Professional Builder 40 Under 40: Brian Conaway

Brian Conaway, 37 President Conaway Homes, Whitehouse, Texas PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Graduate Master Builder ACCOMPLISHMENTS Expanded family-owned custom home-building company’s reach into new markets in east Texas and grew revenue 75 percent Established trade council to strengthen trade partner relationships Designed and developed fully automated workflow and process management system Builder of the Year, Tyler Area Builders Association (2004) EXTRACURRICULAR Director, past president, Tyler Area Builders Association Member, past board member, Texas Association of Builders and NAHB Past director, Better Business Bureau OFF THE CLOCK Hobbies include flying (licensed rotorcraft and single- and multi-engine pilot), fireworks (holds a class B pyrotechnic license), snow skiing, racing, and travel Getaway spot: any beach SECRET LIFE Organized and chaired HBA committee that set world record for fastest home construction from ground up (2,300-square-foot home in 2:52:29), known as the 2 Hour House Assisted with fireworks show at grand opening of Dallas Cowboys Stadium Started nationally-ranked racecar team at age 18