TAB Announces 2026 Excellence under 45 Award Winners
Chance Beasley and Jeremy McBrayer honored with State Accolades
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Chance Beasley and Jeremy McBrayer as the 2026 Excellence under 45 Award winners. These individuals have committed themselves to their careers and to advancing the residential construction industry. They are primed to be future leaders in the industry. They will be honored at TAB’s Excellence in Leadership Dinner on the evening of Wednesday, November 11th, at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano, Texas.
This awards program was created and developed by TAB’s Young Professionals (YP) Council. YP’s focus is to highlight and reward young professionals that have committed their time, efforts, and careers to the Texas residential homebuilding industry.
2026 EXCELLENCE UNDER 45 AWARD WINNERS
Chance Beasley | Owner of Cornerstone Fine Homes | Texas Panhandle BA
Beasley is the owner of Cornerstone Fine Homes, an Amarillo-based residential construction company recognized for quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and strong client trust. An Amarillo native who earned a BBA in 2006, he spent seven years in Oklahoma City co-founding and growing a multimillion-dollar construction company before returning home in 2013 to establish Cornerstone Fine Homes. With nearly 20 years of residential construction experience across Amarillo, Canyon, and surrounding areas, Beasley also co-founded Mesquite Building to address the regional need for well-built, attainable housing.
An active leader in the Texas Panhandle Builders Association (TPBA) since joining its Board of Directors in 2016, Beasley served as Second Vice President, Vice President, and President (2022), and currently serves on the Executive Committee. He chairs the TPBA Parade of Homes Committee and helped launch the association's Young Professionals Committee to mentor emerging leaders and support college scholarships. At the state level, he has served on the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Board of Directors since 2019, earning TAB Life Director status, representing the YP Council on Government Relations, and participating on the Codes & Standards, Contracts, and Workforce Development Committees.
A two-time recipient of TPBA’s Kenny Howell Builder of the Year Award (2021 and 2025), Beasley is widely recognized for his mentorship, advocacy, and community involvement. He regularly volunteers his time and construction expertise on local Amarillo Habitat for Humanity builds and sponsors numerous industry programs. Known for his patient guidance on advocacy and HOMEPAC engagement, Beasley exemplifies the dedication, integrity, and forward-looking leadership celebrated by the Excellence Under 45 Award.
Jeremy McBrayer | Vice President of Lantrip's Custom Homes | Big Country Home Builder Association
McBrayer is the vice president of Lantrip's Custom Homes, an Abilene-based builder-developer recognized for quality residential construction and sustainable community design. After earning a degree in computer networking from TSTC and working eight and a half years in IT, he transitioned to homebuilding 14 years ago, mastering operations, building science, and land development. He continually furthers his industry education through the International Builders' Show and Building Science Expos, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable, affordable housing.
A dedicated leader within the Big Country Home Builders Association (BCHBA) since joining its Board of Directors in 2016, McBrayer served as BCHBA President in 2022 and has earned TAB Life Director status. At the state level, he served two consecutive terms as TAB Young Professionals Council Chair—spearheading the creation of the statewide HOMEPAC Fandango—and chaired the TAB Bylaws Committee while serving on the Government Relations, Codes & Standards, HOMEPAC, and Workforce Development Committees. As chair of BCHBA’s annual Clay Shoot Committee for seven years, he has raised over $350,000 for the association and local Habitat for Humanity initiatives.
Beyond his association leadership, McBrayer serves the City of Abilene as Chairman of the Board of Building Standards and on the LIFT Advisory Board, supporting CTE construction trade education for local students. Named BCHBA Home Builder of the Year in 2022, he also received the 2016 NAHB Outstanding Service Award and the 2023 TAB Presidential Distinguished Service Award. His technical expertise, passion for service, and selfless dedication to the industry distinguish him as an outstanding young leader.
ABOUT TAB: The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is a trade association serving the needs of homebuilders, remodelers and land developers throughout Texas, as well as the companies that service them. Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 27 local associations and nearly 10,000 builder, remodeler, developer and associate members across the state. Representing over 758,000 jobs and more than $71.5 billion annually in the Texas economy, the state and local associations play a crucial role in providing housing for Texans. For more information about the Texas Association of Builders, visit www.TexasBuilders.org.