Housing Industry Icon Harold Peek Inducted Into Texas Housing Hall of Honor
Harold Peek, a pioneering figure in Dallas’s construction industry and former mayor of University Park, has been inducted into the Texas Housing Hall of Honor. The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) honored Mr. Peek at its Excellence in Leadership Dinner Nov. 20, at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop, TX
Harold Peek joined Randy Birdwell of Central Texas and the late Larry Johnson of Houston as inductees into the 2024 Texas Housing Hall of Honor as voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor Board of Governors.
“It has been my privilege to have served this great home building industry for so many years,” he stated during acceptance of the award. “I have worked with many dedicated people through the years, and, together, we have made a positive impact.”
Mr. Peek served as the Dallas Builders Association’s president in 1971 at the age of 31. He remains the youngest person to have served in this capacity in the Association’s 80-year history.
Harold Peek joined his father at Peek Properties in 1961 and completed 1,700 homes before his presidency of the Dallas BA. The firm was the first volume builder in the Richardson area, having started construction there in 1954.
Under his guidance, the Association flourished, making great strides in dealing with the Department of Labor and successfully transforming the Association’s bylaws to develop a Registered Professional Building Program, elevating industry standards while avoiding stringent state licensing.
Peek’s influence extended nationally, as he testified before Congress in 1979 to support increased mortgage limits. His commitment to public service culminated in his role as mayor of University Park from 1998 to 2004, demonstrating his enduring dedication to both the construction industry and his local community.
As Mayor of University Park, he made a commitment to upgrading aging infrastructure accomplished through the “mile per year” utility replacement program and the overall program outlined in the master plan. He governed conservative financial management in the city to keep taxes at a minimum. Mr. Peek is active in the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and the SMU Mustang Club.
Peek Properties has been a continuous member of the Dallas Builders Association for more than six decades