Valrico Builder Chuck Fowke to Become Florida Home Builders Association President

TALLAHASSEE – Valrico home builder John “Chuck” Fowke is slated to become the President of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) this Friday, October 30 during a ceremony at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg. Fowke, who will assume the role from Punta Gorda builder Jay Carlson, will serve as President of FHBA’s 10,000-plus members for a one-year term.

Joining Fowke in leading FHBA members will be Tampa-area land use attorney Judy James. James will serve as FHBA’s Second Vice President – the highest ranking leadership position for an associate member.

FHBA is a Tallahassee-based trade association involved in Florida’s home building, commercial construction and remodeling industry. Known as the voice of Florida’s housing industry, FHBA has 27 local home builders associations throughout Florida, including the Tampa Bay Builders Association where both Fowke and James are members.

Fowke, the founder of Homes by John C. Fowke, is a leading Suncoast luxury home builder. He launched his career in the Tampa area in 1974 – more than 30 years ago – after a stint as a professional baseball player with the Texas Rangers.

James, a graduate of the University of Florida Law School, began her law firm in 1983. She is a longtime advocate for sensible growth, and is widely respected for her land use and permitting expertise.

Fowke and James will be installed as President and Second Vice President on Friday during a banquet being held in conjunction with FHBA’s Fall Leadership Conference.

About FHBA: The Florida Home Builders Association is a Tallahassee, Florida-based trade association representing more than 10,000 corporate members involved in Florida’s home building, remodeling and commercial construction industry. Known as “the voice of Florida’s housing industry,” FHBA is affiliated with 27 local home builders associations throughout Florida. Its subsidiaries include Florida Home Builders Insurance, Inc., which provides risk management and insurance services to members. FHBA was founded in 1949 as the state affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders. Visit us on the web at www.fhba.com.