LEADERSHIP
The leadership of THS National works hard to cultivate the unique culture in our organization and understands the importance to share its impacts with every person it touches. We strive to actively live our Core Values each day in order to build the best people in the industry, as well as our local communities.
THS National is a place which values timeless attributes such as customer service and friendliness; at the same time always forward-thinking, using technology to make the most efficient use of the expertise which has been gained through the years. The leadership of THS National believes growth can be had the same way it started; by finding the right people, empowering them to achieve greatness and managing to ensure the client’s needs are made the priority.
THS NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
KEVIN HIGGINS
FOUNDER
Our founder, Kevin, started THS based on his own guiding principles. A team player and hobbyist inventor, THS reflects his own love of community and discovery. As someone who touches all areas of our business, Kevin is accountable “to both no one and everyone.” The one group he is always accountable to is our customers, and his business decisions follow that philosophy. His inventive side runs parallel, and he has pushed the company towards forward-thinking mixed-use projects, regional expansion and other pivotal business decisions. In his spare time, Kevin seeks the same challenges that pepper his workday. He volunteers for veteran service projects, and is always working on an invention. His current project is an aquaponic food growth system.
BRIAN HIGGINS
CEO
Brian Higgins came to THS in October 2007, during the early days of the company. Once he took the helm of our books and backroom operations, the company quickly grew from 2-3 employees into the double digits. Nine years later he is still our major financial guide, and his equal affinities for detail and big picture operations help steer the company. Though his responsibilities are behind the scenes, Brian’s numerical knowledge lowers costs for us and our clients, making him a valuable player for our front-line image. When he’s not crunching numbers and sifting through spreadsheets, Brian likes to go boating and coach youth soccer.
WILL FISHER
VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
For Will, communities are king. His journey to that conclusion began in college, where he lived in a run-down apartment in a shady part of town. There, he found hardworking and thoughtful neighbors who became a bit of a second family. Later in life, he hooked up with THS through local apartment organizations. Seeing our company as an opportunity to make a national impact, he was eager to jump on board. Will has never lost that spark. He is very much a motivator, a quality that serves him well in growing our business. His high influence and approachability keep us laser-focused on our mission of building communities. Will continues to serve his community through several arts and human services organizations.
STACIE EDWARDS
VP of People & Culture
Stacie may be new to the construction industry, having joined THS in late 2017, but she is not new to managing the people side of things. Believing that the people are the most important part of any business she takes pride in providing the best internal customer service that she can. Stacie appreciates THS National’s small-company feel and the opportunity to work across departments with many talented colleagues. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family playing games, traveling or watching for the 100th time all eight Harry Potter movies during the holiday season.
ADAM YARBROUGH
COO
Like many of his colleagues, Adam got started in this business at a young age. He went from working for his cousin after school to managing his own remodeling business at 19. In 2013, Adam wanted to bring his own expertise to another business, and joined the THS Team. Now, in 2022, Adam is one of our most valued leaders. As someone who has worked his way from Superintendent to Chief Operating Officer over the years, his work dedication and work ethic have been an integral part of THS's continued success. Adam rarely stops working, usually only for his wife and five kids. If he had all the time in the world, he'd probably play for the PGA. While we encourage our employees to have hobbies, we hope he doesn't get too good.
BLAINE SWARINGEN
CFO
As THS has grown, our finances have grown more and more complicated. This is where Blaine comes in. Blaine is another financial powerhouse for us, a man whose logical mind and infinite patience help slay even our most frustrating numerical gremlins. While our account managers and crews work on the front lines, Blaine repairs a foundation of his very own: our monthly books. But he’s still a people person, and can tell a joke so corny you’ll laugh and cringe at the same time. Blaine can stare at the ocean even longer than he stares at Microsoft Excel, and loves hitting the beach with family.
JUSTIN BUTLER
Regional Development Manager
As a former homebuilder, like many of our THS members, Justin has defined himself by his knowledge of construction and ability to create a accurate timelines and budgets, to accomplish a final product that people would love. Justin carries these great traits in to his current work life as an Account Manager in the Atlanta Region. Just began his career at THS to play a key operational support role from the large sales in the rapidly growing region. As the region grew and matured Justin found an equally valuable niche for him creating his own relationships and networks of clients. Justin is an avid golfer and family man. With all of his girls, wife and two daughters, Justin spends weekends between birdie chip ins and make believe tea parties, both of which he enjoys.
DANE ALLEN
Director of Operations
Dane joined Us during the formative years of THS, in the Spring of 2010. A graduate of East Carolina University, with a BA in Construction Management, He has a passion for the creativity of Custom Homebuilding and Drive for Organizational Scalability of Commercial Construction. This led him to seek the boundless opportunity in the Multifamily Sector. Initially assigned to Project Management Activities, Dane began to understand the value of creating lasting relationships in the Apartment Industry. He also quickly became a frequent participant at the Local Apartment Association, which lead him to serve in multiple leadership positions and a multiyear term on the Board of Directors. He continues to stay involved in Multiple State Level Associations and Maintains his National Apartment Association Education Institute Faculty Member status through the NAA.
BRETT HALSEY
Regional Development Manager
For Brett, construction has been a lifelong passion. His father introduced him to the business as a young man, and he’s done it ever since. Years later he hasn’t lost that passion for seeing a project come to fruition, for watching nails and lumber create something useful and beautiful. Brett has lived in his fair share of tiny spaces – his first apartment was “barely bigger than a jail cell” – so he understands resident comfort on a personal level. It may also be why he loves working on human-centered interior and clubhouse spaces. Even in his spare time, Brett never stops building. He assists with emergency repairs and accessibility efforts for Operation Home.