Past President Harold Peek to Be Inducted Into Texas Housing Hall of Honor
Harold Peek, who served as the Dallas Builders Association’s president in 1971 at the age of 31, will be inducted into the Texas Housing Hall of Honor this fall.
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) revealed recently that 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. The ceremony will take place at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop, TX.
Harold Peek, a pioneering figure in Dallas’s construction industry, joined Peek Properties in 1961 and completed 1,700 homes by the time he became the youngest president of the Dallas BA. Under his guidance, Peek made great strides in dealing with the Department of Labor and successfully transformed 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.
He was awarded the Hugh Prather Trophy, the highest honor bestowed by the Dallas BA, in 1975. Peek Properties has been a continuous member of the Association for more than five decades.
Randy Birdwell’s illustrious 40-year career in production home building has permanently changed the landscape of the Texas housing industry. As a company owner, President, CEO, chairman and professor, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation. His pioneering “Custom Production” concept revolutionized affordable personalized homes, while his efforts in reforming the Residential Construction Liability Act earned him the title of TAB’s first Builder of the Year in 1993. Today, Birdwell serves as the Chairman of Flintrock
Builders.
Larry D. Johnson, a visionary in community development, left an indelible mark on the Houston region and beyond. Starting with Johnson-Loggins Development Company in 1967, he later founded Johnson Development, which became a powerhouse in building creative master-planned communities that included resort amenities, schools and public spaces. Johnson’s communities gained national recognition for their quality and popularity.