Georgia Lawmakers Honor NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter
The Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating 2022 NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on his election to lead the association.
Konter is a Savannah, Ga.-based builder with over 40 years of experience in residential construction.
The resolution recognized Konter for the contributions that his company, Konter Quality Homes, has made in the Savannah community and his leadership at the local, state and national levels of NAHB.
It also commended Konter “ for his many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of Georgia.”
The full text of the resolution can be viewed here.
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