At AR Franchising, Inc., we understand that the success of the AR Homes® franchise network is built on the dedication and expertise of its people. By providing franchisees with essential tools and resources, we support their efforts to attract top talent, drive performance, and build sustainable businesses in today’s competitive custom homebuilding market.
Each year, the Top Club and Master Builder Club awards program celebrate the top-performing sales associates and construction managers across the AR Homes® network. These individuals set the standard for excellence, showcasing the commitment to quality and innovation that define the AR Homes® brand.
Celebrating Achievement
This year’s honorees will gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2025 Builder Summit. This exclusive event provides franchisees and their teams the opportunity to connect with peers, engage with vendors, and participate in training sessions with AR Franchising, Inc. department heads, executives, and personnel, all while celebrating accomplishments across the AR Homes® network. Events like these reinforce AR Franchising, Inc.’s dedication to supporting franchisee success and fostering growth.
2024 Top Club Members:
- Joe Dweck, AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes, Inc.)
- Betsy Klein, AR Homes® Greenville (American Eagle Builders, Inc.) and AR Homes® Asheville (American Eagle Developers, Inc.)
- Nicole Deroy, AR Homes® Melbourne (Rosewood Homes, Inc.)
- Rhett Meeks, AR Homes® Bluffton (Blue Ocean Luxury Homes, LLC)
- Chris Dillard, AR Homes® Charlotte (Paragon Homes of Charlotte, Inc.)
- Bethany Butler, AR Homes® Vero Beach (Beachland Homes Corp.)
- Alison Guthrie, AR Homes® Raleigh (Hearthstone Luxury Homes, LLC)
2024 Master Builder Club Members:
- David Timmerman, AR Homes® Charlotte (Paragon Homes of Charlotte, Inc.)
- Zachary Justus, AR Homes® Tampa (Lyons Heritage Tampa, LLC)
- Tom DeNittis, AR Homes® Jacksonville (Marcus Allen Homes, Inc.)
- Jim Eslinger, AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes, Inc.)
- Mark Johnson, AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes, Inc.)
- Kurt Kuchenbrod, AR Homes® Charlotte (Paragon Homes of Charlotte, Inc.)
- Leslie Miler, AR Homes® Vero Beach (Beachland Homes Corp.)
- Josh Nettles, AR Homes® Lake City (Bryan Zecher Homes, Inc.)
- Justin Baez, AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes, Inc.)
- Carl Williams, AR Homes® Gainesville (RLW Homes, Inc.)
- Eric Gimson, AR Homes® Tampa (Lyons Heritage Tampa, LLC)
- Judd Cummings, AR Homes® Jacksonville (Marcus Allen Homes, Inc.)
- Christian Zecher, AR Homes® Lake City (Bryan Zecher Homes, Inc.)
- Chris Hatfield, AR Homes® Indianapolis (Scott Bates Builders, Inc.)
- Jim Doolin, AR Homes® Tampa (Custom Craft Homes)
- Joshua LaCroix, AR Homes® Tampa (Custom Craft Homes)
- Terry Ratliff, AR Homes® Indianapolis (Scott Bates Builders, Inc.)