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

John B. Mayo, Chief Financial Officer

Rachel D. White, Sales Manager & Design Consultant

Gary Freytag, Vice President, Construction Management

James I. Howe
Chairman 

 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
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

return to top

John C. Howe
President/CEO

Former Employment

The Thomas Group, Management Consultant   
Gemini Consulting, Marketing    

Professional Memberships

Temple Area Builders Association, Government Affairs Committee, Board Member, 2008 Builder of the Year

Community Involvement

Central Texas Housing Consortium, Vice Chair

Education

Texas A&M University, Degree in Business Administration

return to top

John B. Mayo
Chief Financial Officer

Former Employment

Royal Seating, Ltd., Chief Financial Officer
Skanska USA Building, Inc., Vice President
BFW Construction Co., Ltd., Director of Accounting & Information Systems

Professional Involvement

Temple Area Builders Association
Construction Financial Management Association

Community Involvement   (Past & Present)

Central Texas Search & Recovery Team, Former Director / Instructor
Volunteer, Dive Instructor & Medic First Aid Instructor for Law Enforcement, Fire, & Rescue Agencies
Rotary International, Former Member
Ronald McDonald House, Former Director
City of Temple Planning and Zoning Board, Former Member

Education  

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, M.B.A., Management
Texas Tech University, B.B.A., Accounting 

return to top

Rachel D. White
Sales Manager & Design Consultant 

Former Employment

Colleyville ISD, Special Education Teacher
The Woodlands ISD, Special Education Teacher
Omega Builders, Design Coordinator

Professional Designation

Texas Real Estate Commission - REALTOR

Professional Involvement

Temple Area Builders Association - Parade Committee 2010 Chair; Buy Now Committee;
Temple Belton Board of Realtors - 2010 Public Relations Committee Chair

Community Involvement   (Past & Present)

Lakewood Home Owners Association Board Member Treasurer
Wildflower Country Club Social Committee
Bell County Remedial Reading Tutoring Program

University of North Texas - Bachelor of Science

return to top
 

Gary N. Freytag
Vice President, Construction

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

return to top