Executive Team
Professionals Dedicated to Excellence in Home Building
Omega Builders Professionals – Knowledgeable, Experienced, Caring The Omega Builders team of professionals averages more than 25 years experience in building fine homes. Their leadership has been rewarded with numerous achievement awards and is recognized for their professionalism. Executive Team James I. Howe, Chairman John C. Howe, President and Chief Executive Officer Betty K. Howe, Vice President Gary Freytag, Vice President, Construction Management Glenn E. Brandt, Controller
Former Employment Howe Building Corporation, President/CEO Jim Howe Homes, President/CEO Mohawk Equipment Company, Plant Manager Professional Involvement (Past & Present) Temple Area Builders Association, Three times Past President, Twice Builder of the Year, Award of Excellence Professional Certifications National Association of Home Builders, Graduate Master Builder CLICK HERE Texas Association of Builders, Legislative Affairs Committee Member(six years) Community Involvement Temple Industrial Foundation, President Temple Planning & Zoning Commission, Former Chairman Temple Chamber of Commerce, Former President Bell County Child Welfare Board, Former Board Member Temple Civic Theatre, Former President Temple Cultural Activities Center, Former Board Member Kings Daughters Hospital Foundation, Member Temple Economic Development Corporation, Former Board Member Temple Reinvestment Zone, Former Chairman Temple Development Standards & Advisory Board, Chairman
Former Employment The Thomas Group, Management Consultant Gemini Consulting, Consultant Professional Memberships Temple Area Builders Association, Former Board Member Community Involvement Central Texas Housing Consortium, Board Member Temple Zoning Board of Adjustments, Former Member Education Texas A&M University, Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Betty K. Howe
Vice President, Sales & Design Former Employment Temple Independent School District, Teacher - Drama & English Professional Involvement Temple Area Builders Association, Former President, Builder of the Year Community Involvement (Past & Present) Centre Stage Players, Former President Junior League of Temple, Former Member Education Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Former Employment Howe Building Corporation, Project Manager/Estimator BFW Construction Company, Inc., Project Manager/Estimator Belco Construction Company, Inc., Assistant Superintendent/Engineer Professional Involvement Temple Area Builders Association Professional Certifications Bachelor of Science Building Construction and Management Degree from Texas A&M University State of New Mexico General Contractor License TCEQ Storm Water Certification
Glenn Brandt
Vice President – Controller Former Employment & Position or Title Industry as CFO/Controller, 8 years (Manufacturing Co and a Restaurant / Franchisee Co.) Public Accounting (18 Years) Income Tax(Corporate, Partnership, Individual, etc), Estate Planning, Auditing Professional Involvement (Past & Present) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member Since 1976 Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), Member Since 1976 Central Texas Chapter of TSCPA , Member Since 1998 Professional Certifications Certified Public Accountant Community Involvement St Lukes Catholic Church, Member Knights of Columbus, Member Temple Founder Lions Club, Member Temple Founder Lions Club Board of Directors, Member Lions International District 2-X3 (Central Texas area), Cabinet Member
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