Our Story

John Thomas Homes was formed in May, 2007 on a foundation of more than 100 years of combined experience in the homebuilding and development industry. Diverse in professional backgrounds and united by strong ethical character, the co-founders, Bill Evans, Jr., George Hovis, and Jim Jacobi are some of the most respected names in the industry today. They have combined their talents and seasoned experience to offer metro Atlanta home buyers exceptional quality crafted homes with a Surprisingly Affordable price.

Even with all of the new challenges in today's real-estate market, our entire team remains steadfastly dedicated to John Thomas Homes' mission; "Attention to detail, Commitment to quality and Dedication to customer service by never cutting corners or considering anything that would compromise our reputation, quality, or the home buyer's experience".

We appreciate your interest in John Thomas Homes. It would be both our honor and privilege for you to select us as your home builder.

Very Sincerely,

William M. Evans, Jr.

Mr. Evans has been in the banking, building and development business for over 30 years. Prior to founding John Thomas Homes, Mr. Evans has been a founding member of three financial banks - Heritage Bank, Premier Bankshares, and Piedmont Bank. He has been on the board of a NYSE company, a NASDAQ company and an American Stock Exchange company. He is also a past Board member of the Atlanta Regional Commission, Dekalb Development authority and Dekalb Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Evans is a Georgia native and recently received his MBA from the University of Georgia.

George T. Hovis

Mr. Hovis has over thirty years of experience in banking, real estate development and homebuilding. During his development career, Mr. Hovis has been involved in developing thousands of residential lots. His other strengths include negotiating contracts with builders, handling development activities, and building homes. He is recognized as a quality developer by both the large and small builder community. Additionally, Mr. Hovis serves on the Board of Directors of the Private Bank and has established a stellar reputation throughout the financial community.

Jim D. Jacobi

Mr. Jacobi has many years of professional experience involved with land planning, engineering and real-estate development. Additionally, his expertise includes all aspects of land acquisitions consisting of contract negotiation, market analysis, due-diligence evaluation, governmental entitlements and municipal codes. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University and a Georgia licensed Landscape Architect.

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