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2024 EPAB Installation and Awards Dinner
The 78th edition of the Installation and awards dinner took place at Grace Gardens on December 6 . The event had 280 guests enjoy the three-hour event . It started with a happy hour sponsored by MTI Ready Mix and ended with the story of the angel on the tree .
After a wonderful meal , the program started honoring our recent Parade of Homes builders and Cuatro Land Holdings , LLC developer . We recognized our sponsors , then we presented the Chaney-Shallenberger Lifetime Award , honoring David Osborn , CEO of WestStar . Osborn has been a staunch supporter of the association , including approving the loan for our building , advertising , allowing his employees to participate in all our events , and so much more . Osborn ’ s community accomplishments are many , a staunch supporter for many non-profits , UTEP , and for-profit businesses . Congratulation David Osborn .
The Associate of the Year went to long time member Charles “ Chuck ” Haskins , owner of Haskins Electric . Haskins is also one of most resolute members , including multiyear stints on the board . Haskins is the title presenter of our golf tournament and supports many of our events . Haskins contributed to the upgrades in our office . Congratulations Chuck .
Jaime Gonzlez , President was honored as Member of the Year for his work . Jaime was presented his EPAB Presidents ring , a custom ring honoring his year at the helm . Congratulations and thanks Jaime .
We also would like to thank Chris Lyons , TAB 2025 Vice President for being here to install the board and executive . Chris , from Amarillo , built and flew his personal helicopter and was intending to fly into El Paso . The weather had other ideas . He had to make a couple of unplanned stops , one in a canyon and the other in a farmer ’ s field outside of Carlsbad . He called to let us know he ’ d be renting a car and driving in . He did , and his passenger , Joel Himes , was glad to ride . The following day Chris and Joel drove back to Carlsbad , then flew back to Amarillo . Extraordinary men do extraordinary things , none more committed to EPAB than Chris Lyons .
Chris installed the board then the Executive . 2025 President Victor Robles gave his acceptance speech , a heartfelt message of thanks and hope .