Dave Rauh with Brierhill Homes was named MCBC Builder of the Year. The 2008 winner was chosen by 35 of the top custom homebuilders in Central Florida who are members of the prestigious Master Custom Builder Council. “It is such a privilege to be chosen for this honor because all of the members of our organization have exhibited tremendous talent, integrity, and success in the home building industry, and I feel honored to be chosen as their builder of the year for 2008,” said Dave Rauh.

Dave not only meets the strict criteria required to be the MCBC Builder of the Year, but he also sets an example for following the strict code of ethics set forth by the MCBC.

According to Dave, “I want to build the best quality home for my customers at the best possible price and I stand behind every project that I have done. I treat my customers and employees with the respect I would want for myself. I also try to reach out to my fellow MCBC builders to help them in any way I can.” David’s continued drive for excellence and quality can be traced to his background as an industrial engineer for industry giants Texas Instruments and Martin Marietta; where precision, cost savings and efficiency were paramount. At Martin Marietta, David was involved in the production of the Patriot Missile and Launcher. As an engineer, David was nominated to Martin’s “Top 100” honor roll for outstanding achievement and contribution.

Dave Rauh feels his membership in the Master Custom Builder Council and his designation as a Master Custom Builder reflects on his years of specialized instruction, his high construction standards and his pledge to provide quality craftsmanship and professional service.

Dave currently serves on the MCBC Steering Committee as Chairman of the Education Committee. He has also been an active participant in the all of the activities of the MCBC including the MCBC annual Golf Tournament, the MCBC Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon, and the MCBC Special Realtor Event. He also participated in the construction of 21 new villas at Give Kids The World during the past expansion at the Village in Kissimmee, and has volunteered to assist with the new expansion plans to build 49 new villas at the Village. Dave was involved with the new kitchen addition at the Children’s Home Crisis Nursery and many other special MCBC community service projects including the Clothing Drive for the Crisis Nursery and the annual MCBC Toy Drive. As a member of the MCBC, Dave Rauh has taken a pledge to live and work to meet the standards set by the organization and remains committed to making the promises that will ensure a better building industry, a better community, and a better country.

“The MCBC is extremely proud to have a builder and person of Dave Rauh’s caliber on our Council,” said Dixie Goolsby, Executive Director.