A Professional Home Builder You Can Trust
One of the first things people notice about SW Associates is how easy it is to communicate with our professional home builders. Everyone associated with SW Associates understands that you have a unique vision for your new home. Our passion is to help you achieve that vision.
Expert craftsmanship and more than four decades of custom home building experience make SWA homes synonymous with premier quality. Whether you are considering a custom home, remodel or renovation, we welcome your call or email to discuss your new project.
Proudly Building Certified Green Custom Homes in Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton and Surrounding Areas.
Stanford Whittington
Owner/President
- Founded SW Associates in 1992
- One daughter Tiffany and one grandson Nico
- Lives in Hickory, NC with partner Connie
- Licensed General Contractor
- Certified Green Builder designation
- Certified Aging ln Place designation
- Over 30 years in the building industry
- President, Board of Directors Caldwell House
- Vice Chairman Board of Directors Hope Valley
- Volunteer with Hospice
Jimmy Houston Jr.
Owner/Vice President
- Married to Annette for 23 years
- Two children Kali and Cole and one grandson lsaiah
- Associates degree in Architecture
- Licensed General Contractor
- HERS Rater (Home Energy Rating System)
- Over 24 years in the building industry (Designing floor and truss systems, designing homes, and building)
- Active member of his church
Annette Houston
Office Manager
- Married to Jimmy for 23 years
- Two children Kali and Cole and one grandson lsaiah
- Worked as Office Assistant at SW Associates for 8 years
- Worked as a hairstlylist at College Pines Nursing and Rehab for 19 years
- Active member of her church as well as Church Secretary and Assistant Treasurer for church
- Volunteer with local Recreation Department and Burke County Public School system
