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Home Builders Supply Co. is celebrating their 75^th Anniversary.

Established in 1948  by Marvin K. Blount Sr., Dr. John D. Messick, Mr. E. Hoover Taft Jr., Mr. H.A. Lane, and Mr. Thompson D. Litchfield in Greenville, Home Builders Supply Co has remained a leader in the supplier of building materials for the past 75 years. Today, the business still practices its founding principles: establishing strong client relationships and providing the most trusted and reliable commercial and residential materials in the industry to customers and the surrounding community. These principles are the key ingredients to the company’s growth and survival.

As a third generation, family owned and operated business, Home Builder’s Supply Co’s ability to adapt as times changed has contributed to the company’s progression. William Gray Blount, Sr. became President of Home Builders Supply Co. in 1980. He led the company through the real estate market slowdown caused by the Savings and Loan Crisis in the 1980s.

“Home Builders Supply, Co. is a Christian business and we’ve relied on God for wisdom and direction through the years,” stated Bill Blount, Home Builders Supply Co, Chairman of the Board. “I believe this, along with the support we provide to our families, employees, suppliers, and customers, is the key to our continued success.”

William Gray Blount Jr., the third generation of the Blount family who spent many afternoons and summers working in the family business, officially joined the company in 1995 after graduating from East Carolina University School of Business. He became Vice President in 1998.

Through strong leadership, the company has continued to grow and improve. In 2007 HBS Co. opened a stand-alone paint store, Inner Banks Paint & Decorating. The company expanded their footprint to Wilson, and completed the Greenville design center featuring windows, doors and cabinets in 2009. In 2015, the business grew again with the addition of HBS Commercial Division, and in 2021 HBS Commercial moved to their current location at 201 Hooker Road, Greenville.

Home Builders Supply Co and HBS Commercial employ an exceptional team of loyal and hardworking employees who make up their family. The company employees over 75 people between Home Builders Supply Greenville and Wilson, HBS Commercial, and Inner Banks Paint & Decorating.

“Under the dedicated leadership of our General Manager, Jason Tew, we have maintained continued growth,” noted Gray Blount, President. “Jason was key to forming the “We Care” ministry which helps serve the needs of the company’s employees and families. Home Builders Supply, Co. is lucky to have him lead our team.”

Aside from the company’s daily business, Home Builders Supply Co. has always given back to the community that has supported them. Over the years they have supported many organizations including the Heart Center at ECU Health (formerly PCMH), ECU Athletics, Third Street Education Center, and Community Crossroads Center, to name a few. The company also funds a scholarship at the School of Construction Management at East Carolina University for young men and women planning a career in the building industry. HBS Co. is also members of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, the Wilson Chamber of Commerce and Greenville Pitt County Home Builders Association.

“Collaborating with our exceptional team of employees each and every day is such an honor. We take immense pride in our relationships with customers, and the surrounding community,” noted Gray Blount, President. “What makes this job so rewarding is seeing how we can affect positive change within our community.”

Home Builders Supply Co is a supplier of building materials in eastern North Carolina. HBS Co. carries the most trusted and reliable commercial and residential materials in the industry and is known for the exceptional customer service they provide to residential and commercial contractors, industry professionals and homeowners alike. HBS Commercial continues to be Down East’s number-one supplier of commercial products and accessories including fire-rated drywall, metal framing, commercial insulation, FRP panels, and acoustical ceilings from top manufacturers.

Home Builders Supply Co names William “Gray” Blount, Jr. President of Home Builders Supply Co.

As third generation of the Blount family, Gray spent many afternoons and summers working in the family business. He joined Home Builders Supply Co full-time in 1995 after graduating from East Carolina University School of Business and became Vice President in 1998.

Over the years, Gray has been instrumental in the company’s continued growth and improvement. The company expanded its footprint to Wilson, and completed Greenville’s design center featuring windows, doors and cabinets, in 2009. In 2015, the business grew again with the addition of HBS Commercial Division, which recently relocated to its new location at 201 Hooker Road, Greenville.

“Gray has shown tremendous dedication and consistent success throughout his career. He has the distinct knack for turning tough situations into positive outcomes,” stated Bill Blount, Home Builders Supply Co, Chairman of the Board. “Gray is committed to the company, our employees and the customers we serve, I’m very proud of him.”

Home Builders Supply Co and HBS Commercial employ an exceptional team of loyal and hardworking employees who make up its family. The company employees over 75 people between Home Builders Supply Greenville and Wilson, HBS Commercial, and Inner Banks Paint & Decorating.

“I have the honor of working with an exceptional team of employees each and every day. We take great pride in our relationships with our customers and the surrounding community,” noted Gray Blount, President. “I look forward to leading this team and seeing where the future takes us.”

Home Builders Supply Co has been a supplier of building materials in eastern North Carolina for over 75 years. HBS carries the most trusted and reliable commercial and residential materials in the industry and is known for the exceptional customer service they provide to residential and commercial contractors, industry professionals and homeowners alike. HBS Commercial continues to be Down East’s number-one supplier of commercial products and accessories including fire-rated drywall, metal framing, commercial insulation, FRP panels, and acoustical ceilings from top manufacturers.

Home Builders Supply Co makes $15,000 donation to the Community Crossroads Shelter.

The owners and employees of Home Builders Supply Co (HBS) recognize that homelessness is a disabling condition and a complex issue that requires the support and attention of the whole community. This donation will be used to help the Shelter provide shelter and meals.

“Being neighbors to the Community Crossroads Shelter it was not lost on our team that people right around the corner from us were struggling with homelessness,” states Gray Blount, HBS, Vice President. “We wanted to lend a hand to our friends and neighbors who help the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness, in our town and Pitt County.

“We appreciate the support of our neighbor Home Builders Supply Company who have donated generously over the years.  Their continued support allows us to continue providing emergency shelter and warm meals to homeless in Greenville.  Without supporters like Home Builders Supply Company and others, we would be unable to continue to provide services to those in need,” stated Charles Young, Executive Director of Community Crossroads Center.

Home Builders Supply Co has been a supplier of building materials in eastern North Carolina for 75 years. We carry the most trusted and reliable commercial and residential materials in the industry. With locations in Greenville and Wilson, HBS is known for the exceptional customer service they provide to residential and commercial contractors, industry professionals and homeowners alike.

W.G. Blount Family Companies made a $100,000.00 donation to Third Street Education Center on Friday, December 9, 2022.

The $100,000.00 donation will allow Third Street Academy to increase the number of students they currently serve and proceed with the addition of a gym, which will provide athletics for middle school students in the upcoming years. With an increase in student enrollment and extracurricular offerings, the school will be able to make a greater impact within our community.

“At W.G. Blount Family Companies, we value education, care about children, and want the best for our community,” said Hunter Blount, Eastern Property Management, President. “We understand that teaching our youth is more important than ever.”

“The Academy’s focus on academic excellence, character development, and spiritual formation directly aligns with our mission,” added Gray Blount, Home Builders Supply Co, President. “It was only natural that our family-owned businesses would lend a hand to our friends and neighbors at Third Street.”

The W.G. Blount Family Companies’ mission is to build debt-free, self-sustaining, Christian businesses that support our families, our employees, our suppliers, and our customers, ultimately relying on God for wisdom and direction.

“Building strength within the community through education was on the forefront of our minds,” notes Bill Blount, Home Builders Supply Co, Chairman of the Board. “With Third Street’s reputation for educational excellence, we know the students will continue to flourish. We hope this gift, given from our family and hardworking employees, will make a difference in our community.”

Third Street Education Center is a nonprofit organization that offers education to boys from pre-K to seventh grade and other community support including enrichment programs for children and adult continuing education. Third Street’s vision is to see generations transformed by the power of the gospel with a mission to educate and equip in ways that bring dignity and hope.

“The generosity of W.G. Blount Family Companies will have a significant impact on Third Street Academy students for years to come,” said Bob Wynn, Executive Director, Third Street Education Center. “We thank them for their support.”

W.G. Blount Family Companies has a history of community involvement and is comprised of W.G. Blount Family Companies, Eastern Property Management, Blount Brothers, Home Builders Supply Co., and W.G. Blount and Sons Farms.

HBS Commercial, a division of Home Builders Supply Co., opened their new location at 201 Hooker Road in Greenville.

HBS Commercial continues to be Down East’s number-one supplier of commercial products and accessories including fire-rated drywall, metal framing, commercial insulation, FRP panels, and acoustical ceilings from top manufacturers. The company also offers residential and multi-family drywall products and accessories, and the safest, most-professional boom truck-delivery service in eastern North Carolina.

“We’re excited to open HBS Commercial in its new location, and for our company’s continued growth in Pitt County and eastern North Carolina,” stated Gray Blount, Vice President of Home Builders Supply Co. “I’m proud of our team and the role each and every one of them had in the concept, design and development of this new location.”

HBS Commercial employs a team of professional salespeople and operations staff to manage commercial clients and projects. Whether for commercial or residential projects, their boom truck operators are industry-trained and safety-certified, which ensures materials are delivered to commercial clients in a safe and timely manner.

“HBS Commercial will continue to provide excellent service to our customers, so they can meet the needs of their customers,” noted Kursten Cofer, Commercial & Drywall Division Manager. “Our professional staff will make sure you’re completely satisfied with our service, from quote to order to delivery.”

Home Builders Supply Co has been a supplier of building materials in eastern North Carolina for 70 years. We carry the most trusted and reliable commercial and residential materials in the industry. With locations in Greenville and Wilson, HBS is known for the exceptional customer service they provide to residential and commercial contractors, industry professionals and homeowners alike.

Home Builders Supply Co announced today that they will make an $80,000.00 donation to the Community Crossroads Shelter.

The $80,000.00 donation will help the Shelter make progress to meet its needs for expansion. The owners and employees of Home Builders Supply Co (HBS) recognize that homelessness is a disabling condition and a complex issue that requires the support and attention of the whole community.

“Being neighbors to the Community Crossroads Shelter, and a supplier of building materials for homes and commercial business, it was not lost on our team that people right around the corner from us were struggling with homelessness,” states Gray Blount, HBS, Vice President. “We wanted to lend a hand to our friends and neighbors who help the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness, in our town and Pitt County.

“Affordable housing, homelessness, and youth homelessness are real and growing concerns facing Greenville and Pitt County. We made this donation to the Community Crossroads Shelter because of their continued work and progress on housing stability and helping families improve their quality of life,” notes Bill Blount, HBS, President. “We believe this gift can help offer additional housing and support services for our neighbors in need.”

Home Builders Supply Co has been a supplier of building materials in eastern North Carolina for 70 years. We carry the most trusted and reliable commercial and residential materials in the industry. With locations in Greenville and Wilson, HBS is known for the exceptional customer service they provide to residential and commercial contractors, industry professionals and homeowners alike.

Will the countertops compliment the cabinets? Which materials should match, and which should contrast? Should the floor be darker or lighter?

These are all questions you may ask yourself when you embark on designing your new kitchen. Our designer Holly Stevens can tell you, making interior design decisions is not an easy task. With so many materials, products, and finishes available, it can be hard to know what you want, let alone if it works with everything else!

At Home Builder Supply Company, we are here to help – but we would also like to suggest a mood board to help you make those difficult decisions.

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So, what is a mood board?

A mood board is a physical or digital collection that combines color, materials, textures, and images into a single visual scene. Also called an inspiration board, these are used by designers and creatives a like, including fashion designers and graphic designers.

An inspiration board is a great tool especially when communicating with a designer like Holly Stevens. It gets homeowners and designers on the same page by conveying visual ideas that are sometimes difficult to put into words. You may use the words “inviting” and “transitional” to describe your goal, but a designer may have different ideas as to what that might look like in a space.

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What should be included in a mood board?

The goal of a mood board is to communicate the big picture of the space (cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash). A mood board should also include finishes such as hardware and accessories to create a cohesive look.

Start by including the elements that will be used in your kitchen. If you are trying to create a farmhouse kitchen, you may want to start with white cabinetry and a farmhouse sink. Or you may want to start with parts of your existing kitchen that you intend to keep, such as a dining set or family heirloom.

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How to create a mood board?

Designers have been making mood boards long before the computer. You can create a mood board by simply arranging clippings and cut-outs from home magazines and product catalogs.

If a paper collage is not your thing, use product samples. Many companies in today’s kitchen industry will provide you with free samples. Take advantage of free samples to mix and match different combinations to find out what you like.

And of course, there are also digital methods. With websites like Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz, collecting remodel inspiration has never been easier, as each site has features that allow users to bookmark and save posts that they are interested in.

A mood board is a fun and versatile tool to use when planning a kitchen remodel. As you brainstorm design ideas for your upcoming project, try making one – and if you run into any questions, remember to give our kitchen and bath designer Holly Stevens a call at 252-758-4151.