Ron Tate Named HBASC Associate Member of the Year

Ron Tate, Esq.

On Friday, October 23, at the annual Celebration of Excellence the Home Builders Association of South Carolina will award Ron Tate, Shareholder with Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., and Darryl Hall, President of D. Hall Construction, Inc., with the Thomas N. Bagnal Builder member of the Year and HBASC Associate of the Year awards, two of the most prestigious HBASC awards. Both awards are given to individuals who demonstrate the same qualities as the awards namesake, Thomas N. Bagnal. These qualities include: tireless service to their community, Home Builders Association (HBA) and to the home building industry.

Ron Tate was nominated by the Home Builders Association of Greenville.  He received the Richard A. Ashmore, Sr., Associate Member of the Year Award for 2014.

Ron Tate has been an ardent supporter and defender of the home building industry and a member of the HBA of Greenville for more than 6 years. He serves on multiple committees and on the Boards of the HBA of Greenville and has served as their General Counsel since 2013. Ron has also been an active leader in his community. Ron’s fervent support of the home building industry and the HBA is evident in his actions and support.


According to Michael Dey, Executive Director of the HBA of Greenville, “I believe that Ron begins each day with the goal to work toward the benefit of our community, industry and association and he purposely strives toward that goal every day.” Ron has quietly, but consistently served our association, and has become a valuable member of our association’s leadership team.”


Darryl Hall will be honored for his tireless dedication to the home building industry and the HBA. Mr. Hall has been a member of the HBA of the Greater Pee Dee for more than 23 years and is recognized as one of its most active members. Darryl started D. Hall Construction, Inc. in 1990 and has continued to successfully apply his trade since. Darryl has served as President of his local and state associations and on the Boards of both the HBA of the Greater Pee Dee and the HBASC and is widely recognized as a community leader.


According to many of his peers, Darryl Hall is a highly regarded home builder and member of his community. Cheryl Floyd, Executive Director of the HBA of the Greater Pee Dee calls him, “an asset to the entire industry and his community. Darryl exemplifies the title “Thomas N. Bagnal Builder Member of the Year” for his efforts as a builder, member of our association, community volunteer and friend.”


The HBASC commends both men on their commitment to the home building industry and to their community.


The Thomas N. Bagnal Builder member of the Year and HBASC Associate of the Year awards will be presented at the Celebration of Excellence on Friday, October 23, 2015, at the Renaissance in Asheville, NC. Tickets for this event are on sale now at the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. For more information, call 803-771-7408 or visit www.hbaofsc.com.