Eason Maykus, Chairman

Maykus Homes and Neighborhoods is a family owned and operated homebuilding company. We have been building homes in DFW for over 70 years. We currently specialize in NE Tarrant County and select locations in Denton County. Our strength is providing a vertically integrated process for clients with ultimate value in mind. This vertically integrated process seamlessly melds the development of neighborhoods, the building of homes, and the real estate services of a large builder.  Clients building with Maykus Homes will be guided through a stress free process ensuring a quality home with safety and style. Our in house sales staff, design team, management, and financial expertise brings generations of families back to our neighborhoods and homes. The locations of our communities and homes are places anyone would be proud to call home. We look forward to building the 2021 Greater Fort Worth Builder’s Association Showcase Home. Working with membership will make the Showcase Home a standout in a wonderful market!

Happy State Bank, Interim Lending Partner

Founded in 1908 as First State Bank, Happy, Texas, the bank operated solely in that community during its first 81 years.  In 1990, J. Pat Hickman, Chairman, led a group of investors in forming Happy Bancshares, Inc. as they purchased the bank. The generically named First State Bank changed its name to the unforgettable HAPPY STATE BANK in 2004.

In 1990, the bank had six employees overseeing just over $10 million in total assets. Out of the 880 banks in Texas, Happy ranked #812 in asset size. Today, Happy has over 900 employees and nearly 60 locations in more than 40 communities across the Texas Panhandle, South Plains, Austin, Central Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. With assets exceeding $5.5 billion, HAPPY STATE BANK ranks #20 out of 498 in banks doing business in Texas.

The bank has been recognized several times by Bauer Financial, Inc. for its capital strength, loan quality and profitability.  For six consecutive years (2014-2019) the bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in the USA by the American Banker newspaper.  In 2015, the Independent Community Bankers Association noted that the bank was the 14th fastest growing community bank in the nation over a 20 year (1995-2015) period of time.

The bank has been recognized in several national and state-wide publications for its unique corporate culture.   The Happy Bank has won many awards and recognition (including from the United States Treasury Department) for financial literacy training via its “Kid’s Bank” program, now in 34 elementary schools.  It received the Torch Award from the Better Business Bureau for its outstanding ethical business standards.  And known as a top-notch corporate citizen, the bank has been named, through local newspaper polls, as the “BEST BANK” in several of the communities it serves.

In his 2015 book, “Non-Negotiable. The Story of Happy State Bank & The Power of Accountability,” author Sam Silverstein documents how the bank’s uncompromising corporate culture has fostered the ability to experience record setting growth, provide an excellent return to its stockholders, create a unique and wonderful place to work – all while focused on giving dynamic, personal banking service to its customers, friends, and neighbors.

WordPlay PR & Marketing  LLC. , Marketing

Every business has a story to tell. The trick is crafting the message, getting people to listen, and moving them to action! Whether you are launching a new product or service, hosting a special event, or sharing important news, WordPlay can help you get the word out and customers in!

We specialize in showing clients how-to share their story in print, in person and online. With our extensive experience and expertise in multiple areas, we are able to combine strategy and tactics to provide clients with start-to-finish, turnkey results that increase awareness, build the brand, and boost the bottom line.

We pride ourselves in the ability to see the big picture, but not overlook the details. During the past 10 years, WordPlay has built a reputation for delivering superior work, meeting deadlines, and achieving results.

When you hire WordPlay, your story will be told the right way and reach the right audience – which means you get the best results.

Building Savvy, Media Partner

Sell homebuilding industry products/services?
Request info on IN PRINT, ON-LINE, AND IN PERSON opportunities to introduce yourself and your business to our Building Savvy audience.

360 West, Media Partner

360 West is a lifestyle magazine serving the greater Tarrant county market. The magazine targets readers in north Texas who reside west of Highway 360.  The majority of copies are mailed to high-income households,  Other copies can be found at Barnes & Noble, upscale grocery outlets, luxury advertiser locations, hotels and red carpet events.  In addition to traditional circulation methods, the magazine is available digitally with custom Apps for Apple and Android devices.  The company has a substantial following on various social media channels with a combined audience 41,000 followers.

Realty Pro Shots, Photography

FACT: Professional Photos Sell Homes Faster

There's no comparison between a point and shoot camera (or cell phone) and a professional photographer.

And with over 18,000 homes shot over the last 9 years, you'll be hard-pressed to find a Real Estate Photography company with more experience! 

 

1st Place Signs & Promotional Products, Signage

We are a one stop marketing source.   In business for over 24 years, we offer a wide variety of signage completed very quickly and designed to make you look good!    Pls call on us for Promotional Products to help market your business.    AND we can make YOU personally look good, as well,  with embroidered Shirts, Caps, and Outer-Wear.