Dave M. Hooge

Dave M. Hooge, EMBA, President and General Manager of Calgary’s Stepper Custom Homes, received the George Frieser Award, the highest accolade of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) - Alberta. The award recognizes leadership, dedication and outstanding long-time service at the provincial level. As a long-time volunteer with the association, Dave’s extensive service includes terms as president of both CHBA Calgary Region and CHBA Alberta. While in the latter position, from 2012 to 2013, Dave was a driving force behind a stronger focus on safety initiatives, and his legacy can be seen today in programs such as Building to SECOR/COR, which is helping member companies develop recognized safety programs.