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Houston-based David Weekley Homes last week announced the winners of its Partners of Choice Award, which recognizes the product suppliers that ranked highest in satisfaction by approximately 500 David Weekley staff members.

C.R. Herro, 40
VP, environmental affairs
Meritage Homes, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Jay Gillilan, 39
President, New Mexico and Colorado divisions
PulteGroup, Albuquerque, N.M.

Jason Barbera, 35
Owner, general contractor
Sweetwater Homes, Sweetwater Remodel Group, Culleoka, Tenn.

Giles Patterson, 36
Executive VP
Fischer Homes, Crestview Hills, Ky.

George Davis, 38
President
ProBuilt Homes, Mentor, Ohio

Evan Weiss, 34
Owner, CEO
Weiss Custom Home Corporation, Carolina Classic Remodeling, Charlotte, N.C.