Board & Staff
Jason Green
PRESIDENT/STATE DIRECTOR
Jason Green is the owner of Evergreen Homes & Development Company. Evergreen is a custom luxury home building company. We understand the significance of attention to detail, superior craftsmanship, and personalized service. Our clients' home is more than just a structure; it’s a reflection of their unique style and aspirations.
At Evergreen Homes & Development, we deliver integrity, quality of construction, customer service, design features, and affordability. We never lose sight of the honor and responsibility we have to provide a place our clients will call home for a lifetime.
Jason grew up here in Putnam County. He attended Georgia Southern University, where he received a Bachelor of Business Management degree. After graduation, he moved back to Putnam County. He worked as a project manager for a commercial construction company before entering the world of residential construction here at the Lake Community.
Jason is a lifetime resident of Putnam County and lives on a family farm with his wife, Megan, and their two children, Jase (12) and Charlotte (10). Jason serves on the board of directors for the Lake Oconee Area Home Builders Association and Lake Point Community Church.
Blake Culberson
VICE PRESIDENT
Blake is the Owner of Empire South Construction. Empire South Construction is a residential construction company focused on custom and speculative projects, primarily in Greene and Putnam counties.
Blake graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Management before moving back to Atlanta, where he began his career in construction. With over 20 years of industry experience, Blake has developed a passion for luxury craftsmanship and unique construction. He is mindful of his clients’ exact needs while also developing efficient budgets and schedules, offering a stress-free experience. When developing speculative homes, he is thoughtful in his design, making each feel custom and unique.
Blake and his family relocated to the Lake Oconee area in 2020. Blake and his wife, Ashley, have three daughters: Aubrey, Mary Taylor and Alden.
Pat Kozma
TREASURER/SECRETARY
MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT
Pat Kozma is a dedicated builder and community leader based in Greensboro, Georgia, where he has been proud to call home for the past six years. As a Builder for Greene County Habitat for Humanity, Pat plays a key role in providing safe, affordable housing for local families. He recently earned his Georgia Builder’s License and is currently working on his tenth home with Habitat – part of the organization’s milestone 85th home in Greene County.
Deeply committed to service, Pat has held and continues to hold leadership positions with the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA), where he actively supports the growth and integrity of the local building industry. Outside of his professional work, Pat enjoys running, biking, and hunting. He and his wife, Portia, are proud parents to their daughter, Peyton, and grandparents to Parker.
Brandon Burgess
PAST PRESIDENT
Brandon is the Co-Owner of Landmark Construction and Development. Landmark specializes in the design, development, and construction of commercial projects. Their projects primarily include Hospitality, Multi-family, Class A Office Space, Medical, Industrial, Worship, and Recreational facilities.
Brandon has over 15 years of experience in commercial construction. He has completed 100+ commercial projects totaling 4,500,000+ SF, spanning the entire East Coast and as far West as Texas. He is the current non-restricted license holder for Landmark Construction and Development.
Brandon has lived in the Lake Oconee area for the past 10+ years with his wife, Emily, and their two daughters, Finley and Molly. Brandon and his family love calling the Lake Oconee area home.
Jody Page
ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (1 YEAR)
Jody Page was born and raised in Dublin, GA. Jody started in the building business back in 1981, where he worked at a lumber supply store in Vidalia, GA. Since then, he has worked in all phases of the building business industry.
Jody moved to the Lake area in 1999 and has worked in the Lake area building industry for over 25 years. He has worked with many of the lake area builders and homeowners during his time as a lumber salesperson.
For the past 15 years, Jody has been employed at Harbin Lumber Company, where he enjoys working with lake-area builders on all their projects. Jody is the General Manager of Harbin Lumber Company in Eatonton, GA. He has an extensive background and knowledge of this industry, and Jody is looking forward to serving in his new role with the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association and the communities surrounding it.
Jake Meyer
BUILDER DIRECTOR (2026 & 2027)
Jacob (Jake) Meyer is the co-owner of Meyer Contracting Inc., a family business specializing in custom homes and remodeling based in the Lake Area since 1989. Born and raised in Greensboro, Jake has been an integral part of the company since 2002, bringing a unique blend of skills and experiences to the construction industry.
Jake pursued his passion for music at Northern Arizona University, where he graduated with a degree in the field. Following his academic pursuits, he embarked on a transformative journey with the Peace Corps, dedicating two years to water and sanitation projects in Zambia. This experience not only broadened his perspective but also instilled a strong sense of community service.
At home, Jake is a devoted family man. He shares his life with his wife, Katherine, and their two daughters, Ella (18) and Claire (14). Their family life serves as a foundation for his commitment to community and business excellence.
Jake has been actively involved in the Lake Area Business Association (LOABA), contributing significantly to its growth and development. He has served in various leadership roles within LOABA, including treasurer/secretary, vice president, and president, showcasing his dedication to fostering a thriving local business community.
Beyond his business and community engagements, Jake maintains a connection to his musical roots. His background in music not only enriches his personal life but also adds a creative dimension to his approach in the construction industry.
As co-owner of Meyer Contracting Inc., Jake continues to uphold the family business's legacy, combining a strong work ethic with a passion for community service and a diverse set of experiences that uniquely contribute to Meyer Contracting Inc.'s success and character.
Dan Jones
BUILDER DIRECTOR (2026 & 2027)
Dan Jones is co-owner with his brother Bobby Jones of Jones & Jones Premier Builders, Inc.
Dan has been involved in construction for 35+ years across various fields, ranging from apartment developments, restaurants, and other light commercial projects to luxury custom homes.
Jones & Jones was incorporated in 2000 and excels in the quality custom home market, but also does large and small remodeling and light commercial projects. Jones & Jones won the 2010 Builder of the Year award for homes over 7,000 square feet, as well as Lake Oconee Living Magazine’s Builder of the Year for 2010 and 2011. Jones & Jones was also awarded the first-ever HBAG BEAM Award in 2012 for its commitment to the local building industry.
Dan graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Building Construction in 1987 and received an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Wharton Business School in 1996.
Dan lives in Madison and has two sons – Bobby, who lives in Maine and Denham, who lives in Athens. He has served in numerous positions within LOABA and looks forward to continuing his involvement.
Cooper Patton
BUILDER DIRECTOR (2025 & 2026)
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Cooper’s introduction to the construction world began at an early age, walking job sites with his dad before eventually joining him in the family’s grading and excavation business. This early exposure sparked a passion for construction and laid the foundation for his expertise in the field.
After obtaining his B.S. In Construction Management, he went into grading and development. In 2022, Cooper became a Construction Leader with Brown Haven Homes in Hiawassee, GA, where he honed his skills in every phase of the residential building process, taking projects from “trees to keys.”
Recently, he relocated to Greensboro, GA, with his wife, Katie, and their newborn daughter, Hayden, to spearhead the development of Brown Haven Homes’ newest design studio. Cooper is excited to lead the office, build a strong team, and continue delivering exceptional homes for clients.
Beyond his professional life, Cooper enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching Georgia football, and engaging in any activity that takes him outdoors. He also has a passion for cooking and loves experimenting in the kitchen.
Gary Pierotti
BUILDER DIRECTOR (2025 & 2026)
Gary Pierotti, along with his wife Nancy, owns and operates Lakeside Custom Builders LLC dba Camden Homes. Nancy and I moved to Reynolds Lake Oconee in 1994.
Camden Homes is a residential custom home construction company. This was a natural decision and passion, as I grew up working in my father’s construction business during high school and college summers. We assist our clients in designing and building custom homes to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Additionally, we are proud to be in a select group of builders authorized to build homes featured in the Reynolds Signature Home Collection.
Our success in our home building business has given us many new opportunities. I am a member of the Governance Board for the Greene County High School College and Career Academy. I have served twice as President of the Lake Oconee Home Builders Association.
Jim Strickland
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (2026 & 2027)
Jim Strickland serves as Market President for BankSouth’s Greene County offices. He has been working at BankSouth since 2011, with the majority of those years spent in builder finance. Jim was born and raised in Greene County, where his family’s roots run deep, tied to the Lake Country. Jim graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Management in 1997. He graduated from The Barrett School of Banking in Memphis, TN, and currently serves on their Banking School Board. Jim also serves as a board member of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Ga—Public Safety Training Center, as well as the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association. Jim lives in Madison with his wife, Ellen, and their four children, Carolyn (22), Mary Cate (20), Davis (18), and Amanda (16). Carolyn and Mary Cate are in college, while Davis and Amanda attend Morgan County Middle and High School.
Cale Davis
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (2026 & 2027)
Cale Davis is an attorney specializing in real estate, estate planning, and business development. He earned his undergraduate degree in Agribusiness from the University of Georgia and earned his juris doctorate at Mercer University. Cale combines his legal expertise with a deep understanding of business and community needs to provide practical, client-focused solutions. Committed to serving his community, Cale is an active Board Member of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Greensboro, Georgia, with his wife, Alexa, and their two children, Adelyn and Ava Grace, who attend Gatewood.
Keith Fitzgerald
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (2026 - Finish Existing Term)
Keith Fitzgerald was raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he began his career working in his family’s electrical engineering firm, Fitzgerald Engineering. In 1993, he moved to the Lake Oconee area and dedicated nearly two decades to serving his community as a Law Enforcement Officer, a role he held until 2010.
From 2010 to 2013, Keith served overseas as a Law Enforcement Professional in Afghanistan, supporting U.S. operations. Upon returning home, he transitioned to the private sector, working as an Electrical Distributor for Commercial National Electrical Accounts based in Atlanta.
In 2023, Keith founded ProSouth Electrical Services to bring high-quality electrical services to the Lake Oconee area. His leadership and commitment to excellence have since led to the expansion of his business portfolio. Today, he serves as the Owner of ProSouth Services, and as the Co-Owner and CEO of ProSouth Electrical and ProSouth Heating and Air.
Keith is involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Eatonton-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and as a member of The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties. He is also a member of the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge.
Keith resides in Cuscowilla with his wife, Melissa. They have three children and two grandchildren, all of whom live in the Lake Oconee area.
Christy Kimbrough
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN (2 YEAR)
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS CHAIRMAN (2025 & 2026)
Christy Kimbrough is with Oconee Comfort Insulation and has been in the construction industry for more than 22 years. She has been an active member of the Builders Association for many years, including serving as Association Vice President and on the following committees: Membership, Blood Drive, Charitable Contributions, The Big Event, and Golf Tournament. She was recognized as the 2009 LOABA Associate of the Year. Christy and her husband, Robert, are lifelong residents of Greene County.
Jason Latimer
REGULATORY/GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (LOCAL & HBAG)
BPAC TRUSTEE
Jason Latimer is co-owner of SERVPRO of Baldwin, Putnam and Jones Counties and SERVPRO of Monroe, Madison & Monticello.
Jason has been in the insurance restoration business for the past 19 years. Over the last 13 years as owner of SERVPRO, Jason has overseen hundreds of Water, Fire and Mold damage restoration projects in the Lake Area. His staff is capable of handling any size disaster from start to finish.
Jason graduated from Georgia College in May 1997 with a BBA in General Business.
Jason lives in Milledgeville on Lake Sinclair with his wife, Jody, and their 3 children, Brayden (21), Addie (17), and Brooks (17). Jody has been a high school Spanish teacher at John Milledge Academy for the past 26 years.
Bo Echols
BIG EVENT CHAIRMAN
Bo Echols is a commercial insurance producer with Oakbridge Insurance, where he focuses on helping construction and trade contractors grow by teaching them how to take control of their insurance exposures. He has served on the board of the Lake Oconee Area Builders’ Association for three years as the Big Event chairman and strives to promote community connection and business awareness through his role.
He was born and raised in McDonough and graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in business. He and his wife, Caroline, and two children, Whit (6) and Miller (3), moved to Buckhead, GA, in the summer of 2023 to open an Oakbridge Insurance office in Greensboro and allow his wife to continue her teaching career at Gatewood School. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, service projects, and coaching youth sports.
Kelli Fowler
LAKE VEGAS CHAIRMAN
Kelli Fowler is a VP/Senior Mortgage Banker for BankSouth Mortgage. Kelli moved to Georgia in 1994 after graduating from college and has since called it her home. She has been a resident of Lake Oconee for 20 years with her husband, Jerry. Kelli has over 20 years of mortgage experience and prides herself on her commitment to her business and her community. Kelli returns to LOABA as Lake Vegas Chairman for 2024-2025. Kelli previously served on the LOABA Board for 6 years as Marketing Chairman and volunteered on the Big Event Committee for nine years. In addition to her service with LOABA, she is an affiliate member of the Lake Country Board of Realtors, serving as their Programs & Events Chairman for her 18th consecutive year. Kelli is looking forward to continuing in this role, growing the Lake Vegas event, serving on the board, networking with other industry leaders, and sharing the value LOABA brings to its members and the community.
Greig McCully
SPORTING CLAY
Greig has been in the Outdoor Cooking business since 2007 and has been an enthusiast for over 35 years. He has established himself as an expert in safe construction, installation, and appliances for the exterior of the home.
Greig and son Hogan, through Fireside, have extensive experience with gas logs, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor heaters, outdoor kitchens, and all outdoor appliances. His retail stores in Augusta, GA, and at the lake in Harmony Crossing display multiple outdoor kitchens, gas logs, outdoor heaters, outdoor appliances, and the most popular cooking tools, along with stand-alone grills and much more. Fireside offers cooking classes that always strive to provide customers with better ways to use what they already own, and a strong desire to help people walk away with new ideas and knowledge they can use to enjoy the outdoor cooking experience even more. Fireside has completed over 8,000 outdoor kitchens and taught over 130 cooking classes using its products. Fireside designs, sells and builds outdoor kitchens, enjoying a strong working relationship with builders that desire access to a larger product line and CAD services for these projects.
Greig and his wife, Katherine “Kat,” have enjoyed the Lake Oconee area since 2007. They lived in the area for about 11 years, part-time, while residing full-time in nearby Augusta, GA, and have been members of the Lake Oconee Area Builders’ Association since 2010.
Stephanie Kelly
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
FAIRWAY POA - TREASURER
Stephanie is with Metro Water Filter in Homebuilder Sales and has been in the construction industry for 21 years. She began her career in construction with her Dad, Dick Kreusch, a custom home builder at Lake Oconee. Stephanie spent 8 of those years on the construction side, and she is in her 13th year with Metro Water Filter. She has been involved with the LOABA all of those years, serving as Vice President and Presiden,t along with leading or assisting many committees of the association.
Stephanie volunteers at Atlas Ministry and has served as a CASA. Her new challenge of Work Force Development for LOABA and helping students discover a career path is a special area for her. She is looking forward to serving on the Board of Directors once again.
Stephanie and Mike live at Lake Oconee.
Julie Wade
BLOOD DRIVE CHAIRMAN
Julie Wade is co-owner of Oconee Cabinets with her husband, Ray. Oconee Cabinets was established in January of 1987 by her father and specializes in providing custom and manufactured cabinetry of all types to the lake area. They are committed to excellence in craftsmanship and customer service, with a reputation for integrity, honesty, and open communication with local builders and their clients for more than 35 years.
Julie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia College in 1990 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. She began her career at Reynolds Plantation as a Marketing Assistant, then worked for Personna Medical, Wellington Leisure Products, Apple South, and Century 21, gaining valuable experience across various fields. Julie joined the family business in 2001 after more than 20 years in construction and real estate.
Ray has been with the business for 30+ years, having served in the United States Navy. He oversees the shop's daily operations. They have one daughter, Laura, who is a Pharmacist at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. They proudly reside in Putnam County and are committed to supporting the community and its continued growth.
Joe Sykes
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Joe Sykes joins the LOABA Board as Volunteer Coordinator. He currently serves as Assistant Sales Manager for North Georgia Brick, where he focuses on driving growth and strengthening customer relationships.
A catcher for the Spring Hill College baseball team, Joe graduated in 2013 with a degree in Marketing & Management. He has over a decade of experience in sales and account management, working as an estimator on both industrial and commercial projects and strategically growing key and national accounts. Joe has consistently exceeded sales goals across multiple industries, including construction, equipment rental, and marketing/advertising.
He has organized numerous fundraisers and community events, raising tens of thousands of dollars for local charities.
He also serves as an associate board member for the Athens Home Builders Association and has been recognized as an Emerging Leader by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.
Joe and his wife, Haley, are proud parents of two children, Savannah (5) and Stetson (2), and enjoy a variety of hobbies, including golfing, camping, dirt biking, watersports, Braves baseball, and Georgia football.
Passionate about connecting people and fostering community involvement, Joe looks forward to enhancing volunteer engagement and building lasting partnerships within LOABA.
Brett Mauldin
FRAN FAXON FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
Brett is the Vice President of Marble Works. The company was founded and owned by his father, Larry Mauldin, in June 1990. Brett has worked his way up through the ranks since age 11. He is married to Candice Mauldin. He attended high school locally, graduating from Gatewood High School. He later received a degree in Business Administration from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, where he proudly served as the captain of the Rugby Football Club.
Marble Works joined the association in November 1990. Brett became a second-generation associate board member, following in his father’s footsteps. He has three exceptional children, his greatest accomplishment.
Susan Kent
BYLAWS/STRATEGIC PLAN
Susan Kent moved to Greensboro in 2019 after growing up and raising her family in Shelbyville, Indiana. Susan graduated from Purdue and worked with her husband at his real estate investment company, leading a team that acquired real estate for REITs. After moving to Georgia with her family, Susan began working in sales for a local business. In 2025, Susan became the operator/partner at Michaels Window Treatments.
Susan enjoys her work at Michael’s Window Treatments, where she focuses on design consulting, business development, and operations management. She has served on the LOABA board since 2021 and is a past member of the Executive Committee.
Susan and her husband Jeff have two daughters, Caroline and Willa, and a cantankerous pup named Poppy.
Wendy Daniel
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Wendy Daniel has been employed by LOABA since April 2006. Wendy and her husband Derrick reside in Greene County with their children Delaney, Abby, Hayden and Ellie. Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management with a Minor in Marketing from Georgia College & State University. As the EO, her main objective is to provide value to every member of LOABA through promoting, supporting, and educating members.