Community Leader: Chris Farlow
Building Hope and Homes
Chris Farlow has led the Baldwin County Home Builders Association’s (BCHBA) Charitable Foundation as its President since 2018. In his role, Chris ensures meetings stay on track but emphasizes that real impact comes from the collective work of the board and staff, who are dedicated to carrying out the Foundation’s mission: supporting educational and charitable efforts in housing. By awarding scholarships in construction fields, assisting in workforce development, helping rebuild communities after disasters, and creating housing for first responders and veterans, the BCHBA Charitable Foundation aims to improve the lives of Baldwin County residents and beyond.
One of the Foundation’s first major projects was “A Home for a Hero,” where they built a mortgage-free home for Sergeant Paul Douglas Rains, a veteran injured by an IED in Iraq. Supported by over 200 sponsors, the home, located near Daphne, was completed in 2015. Following Hurricane Ida in 2021, Chris and the board provided hot meals and gift cards to families in the small Louisiana community of Cut Off, helping them recover after the storm. The Foundation has also awarded over $135,000 in scholarships for construction students and managed numerous local projects to build wheelchair ramps, repair roofs, and make homes ADA-compliant.
