The primary function of the HBA Staff is to execute the vision, priorities, and policies that serve HBA members, as set by the board of directors. The Home Builders Association team is led by the Executive Officer, who is hired by and reports directly to the HBA Board of Directors.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Collectively, this board of directors sets goals and policies for the organization. Each board member holds a fiduciary duty to make decisions based on what is in the best interest of the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield.
Aaron commenced his career as a high school math teacher, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to venture into home building during nights and weekends while teaching. The challenges of the 2008 Great Recession redirected his path temporarily, but not permanently. In 2015, armed with his tools in the back of his Toyota 4Runner, he founded Ozarks Remodeling & Design. Driven by a constant desire for growth and improvement, Aaron discovered the perfect fit for his aspirations in Alair in 2023. This transformative journey led him to share the opportunity with his close friend, Travis Miller. As discussions unfolded, the decision to join forces became clear, creating a synergy that enhances their business for clients and team members alike.
Contact Aaron | 417.895.9440
Brandon is a longtime resident of Southwest Missouri. He has been a Mortgage Loan Officer for over 20 years, assisting hundreds of families with their financing needs. His services offer everything from construction loans, land loans, home equity loans, and traditional mortgages. Brandon assists with all types of loan needs. Raising a family in Rogersville Missouri, he is committed to serving our friends and families in Southwest Missouri.
Contact Brandon | 417.730.8016
Mike Cronkhite | Owner & President
With an engineering background and MBA, Mike is a visionary in the home building industry. His technical aptitude coupled with his superior business acumen and exceptionally strong work ethic have afforded Mike continued success in the SW Missouri residential market. His solid reputation has positioned Cronkhite Homes for sustained growth and influence.
Contact Mike | 417.233.1582
Christopher Souliere is a third-generation custom homebuilder having started Soul Properties almost 20 years ago. He began his career as a Real Estate broker and property investor before creating Soul Properties which specializes in spec and custom home building as well as home remodeling. Christopher’s focus has always been on energy efficient homes, and was one of the first builders in Southwest MO to commit to 100% of projects conforming to the EPA’s Energy Star standards, with homes HEERS ratings as low as 42.
Prior to his election to serve on the HBA board of directors, Christopher served as a planning and zoning commissioner for the city of Nixa for 11 years.
Christopher has a passion for architecture including homes of yesteryear. Although he loves building new homes, he loves living in his 120-year-old house with all of its quirks and personality. When not at home, you’ll find Christopher and his wife, Chantel, hiking a mountain or at a beach.
Contact Chris | 417.880.1424
Austin Miller serves as Past President of the HBA Board of Directors — Austin has been full-time in the building industry all his adult life and has been the owner of Wise Built Homes for six years. Not only has he built homes, but Austin also has five years of experience in large commercial projects and building for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Wise Built Homes takes great pride in incorporating technology on projects, keeps constant communication with owners, and has a vast knowledge of inaccessible building methods. Austin is a LEED Accredited Professional, CAPS Certified, and speaks at many Universal Design events and is also a husband, father of three, published author, and has released two full-length bluegrass albums.
Contact Austin | 417.689.4224
Brian Crosby is currently the Director for Meek’s Springfield Market and has been with Meek’s for over 20 years, more than half of his life. Brian started with Meek’s in college, where he earned a degree in Construction Management at Missouri State University. He has held many positions but has found that what truly gets him going in the mornings is helping people. That extends from the associates who work for us to our customers who buy from us. Brian believes construction is the most incredible industry to be in and truly appreciates his interaction with all of the people in this industry.
Contact Brian | 417.839.8347
Having grown up in the building industry, owner Erica Lea Hendrix is especially adept at helping clients navigate the stressful building process as a trusted personal design advocate. Whether transforming an existing space or working with builders and other home professionals to create a brand new space, the ELDS team is passionate about listening — collaborating with each client to achieve design results that are perfectly and uniquely them.
Contact Erica | 417.731.4086
Doug Windsor is the owner of Five Star Painting of Springfield. Doug grew up in the home construction and painting industry working for his father, who was a builder and remodeler. In 2017 Doug opened Five Star Painting of Springfield to bring a higher lever of service to the Residential and Commercial painting industry in the Springfield area. Five Star Painting works closely with all their clients through every step of the painting process. They take every step seriously from preparation to final quality check.
Five Star Painting offers both Interior and Exterior painting services and are dedicated to treating you and your property with the respect you both deserve.
Contact Doug | 417.363.0038
Andy resides in the Nixa area with his wife, Lisa, where they have raised five kids together. Andy loves spending time with his amazing wife, watching high school sports, boating, hunting, golfing with his kids, and being with family.
Kyle Harmon
As a partner at Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC, Kyle’s practice is focused on assisting businesses and individuals in a wide variety of transactions, including business acquisitions, secured lending, real estate purchases and leasing, construction, and corporate and partnership formations. He is also an experienced litigator and represents clients in matters involving real estate, corporate disputes, and collections. Additionally, Kyle represents creditors in bankruptcy court.
Kyle was born and raised in Marionville, Missouri and attended college at Missouri State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He then attended law school at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Kyle graduated in the top ten of his law school class, was accepted into the prestigious Order of the Coif, and received two Rickert Awards, the College of Law’s highest honor.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He loves being outdoors, cooking with his family, taking walks, reading, watching sports, and playing golf.
In addition to being on the board of the HBA, Kyle also serves as a member of the board of directors of Springfield Community Gardens.
Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Tracy Dawson grew up immersed in the dynamics of a family-owned retail business, sparking her passion for design and customer service. She earned her degree in Interior Design from the University of Missouri – Columbia, graduating from the College of Human Environmental Sciences.
Tracy’s professional journey began in new construction and home design, where she honed her skills in creating beautiful and functional living spaces. In 2003, she relocated to Springfield, Missouri, where she joined the Harry Cooper Supply Company showroom team. With a focus on kitchens and baths, Tracy has become a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, remodelers, and designers in the region.
Over the years, Tracy’s expertise and dedication have been recognized through invitations to participate in exclusive training events and product insights for leading manufacturers such as Brizo, Delta, Moen, MTI and Jason International. She has attended industry trips in Indianapolis, Chicago, Atlanta and Santa Fe, contributing her perspective to the development of innovative faucet designs and plumbing products.
Tracy values the relationships she builds with her clients and enjoys guiding them through new home construction and remodeling projects. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her grandchildren and dogs. Often, she can be found relaxing at Table Rock Lake, enjoying the company of friends and family.
Tracy is proud to be part of Harry Cooper Supply, a fourth-generation, family-owned plumbing and electrical sales company with a 117-year legacy in the Springfield area. Her commitment to quality design and customer satisfaction continues to uphold the company’s tradition of excellence.
Elections are held annually in which the full membership of the HBA of Greater Springfield has the opportunity to vote for the leadership best suited to serve on the board of directors. The HBA’s Executive Board consists of the officers and the immediate past president of the board of directors. Officers include the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The officers of the board are elected annually by vote of the general membership.
The responsibilities of the board and the board officers (along with other rules of governance of the Association) are outlined in the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield Bylaws.
