Profile

Annas Development & Building was founded by Jeff L. Annas, in Hickory, North Carolina; in April 2002. Jeff is a native of Hickory, North Carolina; and a magna cum laude graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College. After working as a management person for United Parcel Service (UPS) for more than 20 years, Jeff left UPS and decided to pursue his compelling interest for the construction industry. Jeff prepared himself for his career change by earning the highest distinction of becoming an unclassified, unlimited general contractor, in only 18 months of study; a feat rarely accomplished by any individual. In April, 2006, after maintaining offices in both Hickory, North Carolina; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Jeff decided to move the office permanently to Myrtle Beach, which is where Annas Development & Building is located today.

Annas Development & Building strives to be a leader in both the construction industry and the local business community. Because of Jeff’s concern and compassion for the construction industry and the citizens of the Grand Strand area, Annas Development & Building is a member of the Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Horry-Georgetown Home Builders Association where Jeff serves as an active member of the Coastal Green Council. In addition, Jeff is an active member of the Myrtle Beach Chicora Rotary, where he has served as President and member of the Board of Directors, and is also a Distinguished Paul Harris Fellow.

As a second generation builder, Jeff's goal as founder and President is to make sure Annas Development & Building is recognized as the Carolina's Premier Custom Home Builder. Because of Jeff’s commitment to this promise, he strives to keep Annas Development & Building on the cutting edge of technology, innovation, and quality in the construction industry. As evidence of this, Jeff has earned several distinctive awards and certifications. On a state level, Jeff has earned the distinction as Certified Master Builder (CMB) of South Carolina. On a national level, Jeff has earned his Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation, Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation, the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation, the Certified Green Verifier designation, Fortified Home Builder designation, Energy Star Builder designation, and is a distinguished member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Builder 20 Club. In addition, as evidence of their exemplary customer service; Annas Development & Building has been recognized as an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) earning their highest honors with an A+ Rating.

Annas Development & Building recognizes the need to preserve our natural resources and to be an eco-friendly builder. Because of this, Annas Development & Building builds all homes and major remodels to meet at least the minimum requirements of the National Green Building Standards as described by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Program. This means from the design of the home and building envelope, to the energy efficiency of the HVAC and appliances, to the landscape and site plan; every single aspect of the construction process will be reviewed and assessed to make sure each and every home meets these very important building standards. In addition, Annas Development & Building strives to implement these environmentally friendly standards at no or very low additional costs to the homeowner.