Waddell, regional project manager for David Weekley Homes, lauded outgoing Association President Mike Krause and his administration, as well as HBA of Midwest Georgia Executive Officer Sandy Boda and staff members Jabra Satterfield and Cheryl Tingwald, for the work and accomplishments of the past year. He singled out, in particular, the increase in association membership during the year to 650 members and the awarding of over $15,000 in college scholarships - including the establishment of the new Jerry Ballard Scholarship - to high school and college students in the 10-county region served by the HBA of Midwest Georgia.

Installed as officers for the 2005-2006 year, along with Waddell, were Mike Daughtry, vice president, Greg Lewis, associate vice president, Bill Daprano, treasurer, John Cox, secretary, and Mike Kruse, immediate past president.

Directors for the year ahead are Gene Barber, Bob Barnard, Jeff Betsill, Patsy Dunagan, Chad Floyd, Dennis Floyd, Randy Hayes, Kenny Johnson, Gary Lawson, Eddie Lusher, Mac McKinney, Jerry Neese, Dan Petry, Richard Simms, Eric Smith, Liz Taylor, Jerry Tedder and Lang Thompson.

Bobby Lunceford, vice president/secretary of the Home Builders Association of Georgia conducted the installation of officers and directors.

The Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia is a professional organization of home builders and others associated with the building industry. It serves members in 10 Midwest Georgia counties - Fayette, Coweta, Spalding, Meriwether, Heard, Pike, Upson, Lamar, Butts and Jasper.

For additional information, contact Executive Officer Sandy Boda at 770-716-7109.