Doug Tarry Jr. Profiled in Ontario HomeBuilder Magazine
Given his eclectic and wide-ranging interests, it's easy to understand why some might see the gregarious and charming Doug Tarry Jr. as a sort of modern-day "Renaissance Man." In addition to being Director of Marketing and lead designer for the successful home building company Doug Tarry Homes, he's also a writer, musician and accomplished professional chef. "You might say I'm a jack-of-all-trades but master of none," laughs Tarry.
Actually, the "master of none" handle simply isn't true - not when you consider the lengthy list of awards the St. Thomas-based firm has netted from the local, provincial and national associations for its creative marketing and innovative design. As well, in 2007 and 2010 the company was honoured with the EnerQuality EnergyStar for New Homes Builder of the Year Award and was named a finalist in the 2011 Tarion Warranty Award of Excellence.
The 47-year-old Tarry will add another title to his list of achievements when he assumes the duties of President of the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) at the Annual General Meeting on September 22. He brings considerable experience to that role, having served as President of the St. Thomas-Elgin HBA three times following in the footsteps of his older brother Bill and father Doug Tarry Sr. "My dad was known as Mr. St. Thomas," says Doug Jr. who proudly points to the town's Douglas J. Tarry Sports Complex named in honour of his father.
To view the entire article, visit the Ontario HomeBuilders' Association website.
