Jim Chapman Named Secretary of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council's Board of Directors

Atlanta, GA, October 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, recently named Jim Chapman Secretary of the Executive Committee for 2009. Jim has served on the Board of Directors for two years and currently serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair. In January, Chapman will take over as Secretary on the Executive Committee. Election for this position creates the opportunity for Chapman to serve as Treasurer in 2010, Vice Chair in 2011 and Chairman of the Board in 2012. Chapman, owner and founder of Jim Chapman Communities, is experienced in the 50+ market, having overseen the development of five successful active adult communities in the Atlanta area.

“The success of Jim Chapman Communities has marked Chapman as both a leader and innovator in the 50+ market, and we are sure that Jim will be a valuable asset to the Executive Committee, helping us to continue to lead the Atlanta 50+ Council in the right direction,” said Betsy Sheppard, Board Treasurer and Communications Chair.

The Council’s leadership consists of a board of directors comprised of four executive committee members and eight board members, each of which chairs a committee. The focus of the Council is to promote membership, programs, advocacy, education and charity.

The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council is a division of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. The council is comprised of housing professionals specializing in catering to the needs of the fast-growing 50+ population and serves as the leading source of research and information concerning the latest trends in the housing market for the 50+ consumer. For more information, or to join The Atlanta 50+Housing Council, visit http://www.atlantahomebuilders.com/councils/atlanta50main.cfm.

An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in Buckhead in 1998. Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the same quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties. Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults. For more information on Jim Chapman Communities, call (770) 319-7474 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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