Our Story

Builder Bio

Steve Zbranek
909 Lakeway Drive, Lakeway, Texas
Married, 5 Children

Career:

  • 1973-1979 US Air Force
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
  • 1979 – 1983 US Home Corporation
  • Executive Vice President, San Antonio Division
  • 1983 – 1984 Jim Shepherd Homes, President
  • 1984 – Present- Custom Builder in San Antonio, Austin and Horseshoe Bay

Industry:

  • 1993 Distinguished Single Family Builder of the Year
  • 1994 President, Greater San Antonio Builders Association
  • Board of Directors, National Association of Home Builders
  • 1997 San Antonio Builder of the Year
  • 1998 President, San Antonio Custom Builders Council
  • 1999 San Antonio Distinguished Single Family Builder of the Year
  • NAHB Certified Graduate Master Builder
  • Senior Instructor, University of Housing Since 1989, NAHB
  • National Speaker and Seminar Presenter
  • Contract Author, Professional Builder Magazine
  • National Judge, Parade of Homes and Home Product Design Competitions
  • Recipient, 17 Product Design Custom Home Awards
  • 2005-2007 President Lakeway/Bee Caves Chapter, Austin Builders Assn.
  • 2006  Texas Star Builder, designation from TRCC, first in Austin
  • Sales and Marketing Trainer/Humorist
  • TRCC Designated Instructor, Mandatory Builder Continuing Ed.
  • 2008-2009 President Elect, Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
  • 2008-2009 Board of Directors, Texas Association of Builders

Community:

  • Various Committees Including Habitat For Humanity, Christmas in April,
  • SAMM Shelter Charity House and Fire Safety House
  • North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Chairman’s Council
  • Chairman, Leadership San Antonio, Appointed by the Mayor
  • Distinguished Builder, Lake Travis Education Foundation House