Leadership & Staff
Meet the team that drives the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ growth and direction throughout Henderson, Transylvania, Buncombe, and Madison counties.
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Our Team
Board of Directors
The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains is 501(c)6 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Per the association bylaws, the Board is comprised of 12-16 Builder members and Associate members to represent the entire BABRM membership. Tasked with guiding the organization, overseeing operations and advancing its mission, these individuals are dedicated to the association and the industry.
2024 Executive Committee
Jay Cope
President
Semper Fi Custom Remodeling
Nick Scroggs
1st Vice President
Scroggs Construction, Inc
Gus Adams
Past President
Adams and Adams Construction Group, LLC
Stephanie Chapman
Treasurer
Advance Cabinetry
Paul Heathman
Associate Vice President
HomeTrust Bank
2024 Directors
Bryan Bartels
Dröm Construction
Jeff Ehrhardt
Sherwin-Williams
Mark Gould
Cason Builders Supply
Maxwell Deholl
Modern Mountain Builders
Kensley Hendrix
Christie’s Lighting Gallery
Jeff Makey
cLearn
Kat McReynolds
Green Room Builders
Terri King
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Jimmy Penland
Silver Dog Construction
James Johnson
Mays Johnson Law Firm
Serve on the Board
If you’re a member in good standing and are interested in serving on the board, let us know by completing an application.
Meet The Staff
Jude DeVirgiliis
Membership Coordinator
Jude manages office operations, general inquiries, billing, and regular communication activities while maintaining membership records and supporting BABRM events. He coordinates the membership program and provides administrative and outreach support to the internal team and membership. He serves as the staff liaison for the Membership and Workforce Development committees.
Jessie Edington
Events Coordinator
Jessie manages all aspects of events hosted by the BABRM. Whether this be large events like our Build and Remodel Expo, or smaller events like our ACE Classes, Jessie coordinates venues, and outside service providers to make sure all goes smoothly. She is also the staff liaison for the social committee, and Parade of Homes committee. Sponsorships for events and requests for participating in our events go through her.
Sarah Cosgrove
Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement
Sarah leads our efforts to connect members with pro-housing initiatives, key stakeholders, and community partners. She builds strategic relationships with non-profits, government officials, and business leaders to advance housing solutions across Western North Carolina. As the liaison to the government affairs committee, Sarah plays a vital role in strengthening our organization’s impact within the region.
Past Board Presidents
Gus Adams
2023
Brian Sineath
2022
Kevin Hackett
2021
Thomas McClain
2019, 2020
Brandon Bryant
2017, 2018
Christopher Fox
2016
Chris Brock
2015
Christopher Fox
2014
Steve Wallin
2013
James Bound
2012
C. Skip Brewer
2011
Richard Soderquist
2010
Thomas McClain
2009
Sean Sullivan
2008
Stuart Ray
2007
Howard Ferree
2006
Ryan McClellan
2005
Steve Royster
2004
Paul Sullivan
2003
Bruce Goforth
2002
Marcia Grant
2001
Stan Caton
2000
Bob Spear
1999
Steve Royster
1998
Jeff Peek
1997
Richard Soderquist
1996
Ted Orr
1995
Bob Mayhew
1994
Marcia Grant
1993
Richard Bass
1992
Tom Vorys
1991
Bob Selby
1990
Ron Butler
1989
Richard Bass
1988
Joe Tandy
1987
Kenny Partin
1986
Sandra Chapin
1985
Dick Griffith
1984
Frank Burke
1983
Joe Robertson
1982
Tony Shuler
1981
Burl Lance
1980
Donald Justus
1979
Tom McCurry
1978
Bob Thomson
1977
Joe Hudgins
1976
Gordon Jewell
1975
Cliff Meyer
1974
Wiley Smith
1973
Howard Ruckman
1972
Joseph Mongovis
1971
Claude DeBruhl
1970
Harold Bowling
1969
Buz Decarlo
1968
Ken Partin
1967
Ken Partin
1966
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