Texas-Based Gehan Homes Honored with Three STAR Awards

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Texas-based home builder Gehan Homes was recently honored with three STAR Awards, including “Best Interior Merchandising” and “Best Poolscape” for their 5970 plan at The Dominion in San Antonio and “Warranty Service Professional of the Year” for outstanding customer service provided by Corporate Warranty Manager, Miken Riggs. These prestigious awards were presented by the Texas Association of Builders at the recent Sunbelt Builders Show.

Gehan Homes, the nation's 27^th largest home builder, debuted their Estate Series of homes with the completion of the 5970 plan. The French Country style residence encompasses 6,600 square feet and showcases a Parisian-inspired pool and outdoor entertainment area. The home was also featured in the latest San Antonio Parade of Homes and won awards in two categories.

The Estate Series marks Gehan Homes entry into the luxury market and consists of 10 plans with 40 elevation options, ranging from 3,100 to over 5,600 square feet. Current projects are located in The Dominion (San Antonio), Barton Creek (Austin) and construction is soon to begin in several Dallas-area communities.

As Gehan Homes continues to push the envelope of creativity and innovation in their home designs, a constant for the company is providing outstanding customer service, as evidenced in the honoring of Miken Riggs, Corporate Warranty Manager. Riggs was awarded the highly coveted “Warranty Service Professional of the Year” Award.

“Winning in three categories this year is a direct testament from our peers as to the quality of our craftsmanship as well as the dedication of our employees,” said Tim Gehan, CEO. “We are proud of the homes we build and of the people we employ.”

The STAR Awards recognize excellence in the home building industry across the state of Texas. Out of over 400 entries, Gehan Homes was selected as a finalist in eight categories and was honored with three awards. The 2012 awards join others won in previous years including 3 STAR Awards earned in 2011 and 4 from 2010, including “Best Product Design” and “Builder of the Year.”

About Gehan Homes

Gehan Homes is a privately-owned builder with a 20-year history of helping families achieve the dream of home ownership. Our award-winning designs, highly-ranked customer service and competitive pricing have made us one of the Top 30 home builders in the U.S. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, we build in carefully selected communities in 4 major markets, including Dallas, Austin, Houston and San Antonio. For more information, visit www.gehanhomes.com.

About The Texas Association of Builders

Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 29 local home builders associations and nearly 10,000 members across Texas.

In 1992, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Texas STAR Awards — the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. The 2012 STAR Awards showcases the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leaders in Texas and the Southwest.