Education Committee

Patrick is the principal broker and owner of Heritage Realty, a local firm focused on brokerage and property management in the Greater Knoxville Area. A graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Patrick started in real estate in 2000 acquiring sites for cell tower companies throughout Tennessee. In 2002, he moved over to real estate sales where he worked for several local franchises before founding Heritage Realty in 2015. Patrick also serves on the Parade of Homes Committee (2022-2023), HBAGK Board of Directors (2022-2023) and HBAT Associate Director (2023).

My name is Bennett Monroe, a dedicated DuPont Tyvek Specialist based in Knoxville, TN, proudly contributing my expertise to Dealers Warehouse Corporation for the past year. With a focus on weatherization and comprehensive building envelope solutions, I bring critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal performance in weather resistive barriers, flashing products, and general water holdout. As a specialist, my role revolves around providing innovative and effective weatherization solutions. I specialize in assessing and implementing weather resistive barriers, flashing products, and water holdout strategies.

2019 HBAGK President. On HBAGK Board of Directors since 2015.  Licensed attorney since 2004. Employed by FairFax Development (est. 1990) since 2014. 

Real Estate Broker and license Contractor. If I cant find you a home I will fix one or build it for you. 

Alan A. VanWhy Jr.

President/Founder, originally studied architecture in high school in Pennsylvania. Alan pursued his dreams by attending the number 3 architecture school in the country. Alan graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, School of Architecture in 2000.

Alan fell in love with residential architecture and construction. He excels at interacting with clients throughout the design & construction process to achieve quality results on a budget. Alan is a State of Tennessee Licensed General Contractor since 2004. NKCS Inc. was formed in 2004 to provide clients with a stress free design and construction experience they will not find with other contractors.

As a Certified Community Lender® and Knoxville-based mortgage professional, Brandon specializes in accessible and innovative home financing solutions for builders, buyers, and Realtors®. With over a decade of experience in banking and community development, he partners with East Tennessee builders to simplify construction-to-permanent lending and create pathways to affordable, sustainable homeownership. NMLS #2362629 | rate.com/brandonhuckaby