PLANO, Texas – The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) swore in its 2027 president, Justin Webb, at the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center. The 2027 Board of Directors and TAB’s Senior Officers were installed at the Board of Directors meeting the following day.
The office of President of the Texas Association of Builders represents both the highest honor and the greatest responsibility within the association. This role demands dedication, energy, and a passion for growth in leadership. Together, the senior officers serve as TAB’s guiding core, entrusted with upholding the association’s bylaws, policies, and mission.
The Board of Directors oversees TAB’s programs, advocacy, and educational initiatives. As leaders within the organization, directors are expected to foster relationships that strengthen the homebuilding industry, actively engage in association activities, and set the standard for member involvement.
2027 TAB SENIOR OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: Justin Webb, Altura Homes – Dallas, Texas
Justin Webb is a highly experienced leader with over 25 years in the construction and real estate development industry. As founder of Altura Homes, he has built thousands of homes, generating over $1 billion in sales. His expertise includes land acquisition, development, homebuilding, multi-family, commercial real estate, and finance. Justin holds key leadership roles in several industry organizations. He has previously held positions as HOMEPAC Chair, Membership Chair, Area 1 Vice President, and on TAB’s Executive Committee. At the Dallas Builders Association, Justin is a Life Director and has served in various leadership roles, including President of the DBA in 2020. He is also active in charitable causes, including building mortgage-free homes for veterans through Patriot Paws and Operation Finally Home. At the National Association of Home Builders, he has served on the Board of Directors/Leadership Council since 2016 and is a member of the NAHB Builder 20 Club since 2005. Justin earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from Texas A&M University. He remains involved with the university as a member of the Aggie Real Estate Board at Mays Business School.Â
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Sam Mezayek, Mezayek Building & Development — Tyler, TexasÂ
A second-generation builder and developer from Tyler, Sam Mezayek brings more than 30 years of experience in single-family and multifamily construction, as well as land development. A longtime leader within the Tyler Area Builders Association, he served as its President and Builder of the Year in 1999 and continues to serve as a Past President and active board member. At the Texas Association of Builders (TAB), Sam has been a dedicated advocate for the industry, serving on the Government Relations Committee for over a decade and is the Immediate Past Chair of that committee. He is also a HOMEPAC Trustee and has represented his region as a TAB Director. In his local community, Sam has held numerous civic leadership roles, including serving on the Tyler City Council and chairing both the Unified Development Code Council and the City’s Code Adoption Task Force.
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY: Adam Aschmann, Tilson Homes – Houston, TexasÂ
Adam Aschmann is senior vice president and general counsel at Tilson Homes with more than two decades of experience in the residential construction industry.  Adam got his start in construction working for his father’s plumbing company in upstate New York. A graduate of the University at Albany, he served as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Adam served as president of the Greater Houston Builders Association in 2025. At the Texas Association of Builders, Adam has served on the Executive Committee for 5 years and has chaired the Government Relations Committee, Attorney Council, Legal Affairs Committee, and the Contracts Committee and is a TAB Life Director. A founding member of the National Association of Home Builders’ Young Professionals Committee, he chaired it in 2017. Adam has served as an NAHB BUILD-PAC trustee for Texas and also chaired the NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Committee and will serve as the 2027 Chair of the NAHB Federal Government Affairs Committee. He is an NAHB Life Delegate and received TAB’s Excellence Under 45 Award in 2019.Â
TREASURER: Austin McKnight, Southern Creek Homes – Bryan–College Station, Texas Â
Austin McKnight is a third-generation builder and president of Southern Creek Homes, an energy-efficient custom homebuilding company he co-founded with his brother, Travis, in 2015. After earning a degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University, McKnight began his career in construction lending, specializing in FHA and VA loans, and he continues to work in residential construction finance today. A member of the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association since 2013, McKnight is its immediate past president and previously chaired its Government Affairs Committee, where he helped secure more predictable local impact fees. At the Texas Association of Builders, he has served on the Board of Directors and chaired the Audit and Contracts committees. He has also represented Texas as a delegate to the National Association of Home Builders. TAB recognized him with its Excellence Under 45 Award in 2025.Â
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Chris Lyons, HOME by Lyons – Amarillo, Texas
As founder of HOME By Lyons, Chris Lyons leads a respected custom and semi-custom homebuilding company serving the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. A Canyon native, his passion for construction and real estate was inspired early on by his parents, Paul and Mary Lou, who have built and sold homes together since 1983. After earning a Business Administration degree from West Texas A&M University, Chris joined Lyons Realty, helping expand it into a thriving 60-agent firm across Amarillo, Canyon, and Lubbock. A committed industry leader, he has served on the West Texas A&M University Foundation Board, the West Texas Home Builders Association Board, and in multiple roles with the Texas Panhandle Builders Association and the Texas Association of Builders. His contributions were recognized with TAB’s Excellence Under 45 Award in 2019.
About the Texas Association of Builders: Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 27 local home builders associations across Texas. With a membership of nearly 10,000 representing over 758,000 jobs and more than $71.5 billion annually in the Texas economy, TAB plays a crucial role in providing housing for Texans.