Ryan Homes was the big winner as the Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Maryland honored Baltimore-area builders last week at the Mechanic Theater.

A team of 30 industry members and consumers judged homebuilders in floor plan layout, quality and convenience features, overall design and value.

Ryan Homes won three Awards of Excellence, while Patriot Homes and Gemcraft Homes won two.

Brad Messenger and Bob Coursey, both of Ryan Homes, were named the Sales Manager of the Year and Marketing Director of the Year, respectively.

Brett Hetrick of Ryan won the Sales Excellence Award as the Multiple Product Salesperson of the Year.

Other winners were Judy Britton, Ryland Homes, Single-Family Detached Salesperson of the Year; Jennifer Eaddy, Pulte Homes, Single-Family Attached Salesperson of the Year; Scott McNiiney, Ryan Homes, Multifamily Salesperson of the Year; and Holly Zeii, Builder's 1st Choice/New Colony Village, Rookie Salesperson of the Year.

(A list of winners can be found on Page 9K.)

Pub Date: 3/14/99