“As always, we were impressed with the quality of the applicants. These individuals are to be commended for their academic achievements, work ethic and leadership potential,” said Steve Sorrells, chairman of the Texas Builders Foundation Board of Trustees and president of Sorrells & Company located in Waco, Texas. “The Foundation’s Trustees and its supporters are dedicated to helping young people achieve a certification, license or degree in a construction related field, to providing opportunities for employment as building industry professionals, and to helping Texans achieve the dream of homeownership. The Foundation is committed to opening these doors across our state.”

Joshua Covarrubias, Stephenville, Tarleton State University

Jack Koetting, Canadian, Texas Tech University

Chase LeDoux, Magnolia, Texas A&M University

Devonte Moffett, Galveston, Galveston College

Niceforo Moreno, Nacogdoches, Angelina College

Kaden Pace, Sulphur Springs, Howard College-San Angelo

Robert Self, V, Wellington, Tarleton State University

“On behalf of the Trustees, I want to thank the building community in Texas for its support of the Texas Builders Foundation and for the financial commitment that our industry is making in our future. It is an honor to help these young people realize their dream of a construction trades certification or license or a construction related degree. We look forward to following their academic careers as they work toward entering the construction industry,” said Sorrells.