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Builder Profile
that pace. “I don’t know if I’d be able to
keep the same personal touch and quality
if we built much more than that.”
Big Ass Fans® are a signature touch in
Wright-Built homes. “I love the look of
them in a room,” said Wright. “They’re a
standout piece on their own, and they also
work really well in outdoor entertainment
areas, keeping it cooler and keeping the
bugs away.” Wright is a huge proponent of
outdoor living spaces and likes to include
features like outdoor kitchens and patio
fireplaces whenever possible. As a Certified
Green Professional, Wright also strives to
implement as much repurposed and reused
materials and elements as possible in her
homes. “It’s not always cheaper or easier,
but it’s worth it in the end.”
Wright has always lived and built in rural
East Texas. “We get people from all walks
of life here, and we attract retirees from all
over the world,” said Wright. “I’m not stuck
in a subdivision. I get to build on lakes and
rivers, pine thickets and pastures.” Wright
has served on the Tyler Area Builders
Association Board of Directors for five years
now and enjoys her continued involvement
and impact on the industry. Her work has
been highly lauded, and she is a winner of
TAB’s Excellence under 45 Award, among
other accolades.
“We’re not cookie-cutter,” said Wright. “We
do a lot of things that are nontraditional,
and sometimes people think our designs are
crazy.” She draws her inspiration from the
home buyers themselves and builds houses
to fit the owners’ personalities to create
something unique to them. “I really like
building for people who are truly excited
about their new house, when I can walk
away knowing I’ve built their forever home
and they’re happy with it,” said Wright.
“Those homeowners make it worthwhile.”
“We’re not cookie-cutter. We do a lot of things that
are nontraditional, and sometimes people think our
designs are crazy.”