Annie Houston, formerly Annie Hinckley, was born and raised in Lake Highlands.

Together with husband, Jonathan, they've recently moved back to the area.

Annie and Jonathan both work for the family-owned and operated residential remodeling company, Ron Houston Renovations, founded by Jonathan’s father.

The company has been in business for 26 years, and due their recent success and growth, the Houstons have decided to bring the business to Dallas, starting in the Lake Highlands area.

“We really love the LH area, and it's obviously close to my heart,” says Annie, “If we're going to start anywhere in the Dallas area, we want it to be here."

Despite desperate economic conditions in 2009, the company managed to increase profits for the year and even expanded their team and territory. Ron Houston, the President & Owner of the company explains the company's philosophy.

“You know, we really had to stay positive and focus on our goals regardless of the economic situation, and remember what’s really important in all this, and that’s our clients. We have to make them our priority in everything we do. Our clients and our God, that’s what we focused on.”

The company recently received the Best of Business Award for 2009 by the Small Business Commerce Association. The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country.

The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off statistical research and also information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA. Reviews of consumer rankings and other consumer reports are also taken into consideration.

The Houston family also enjoyed a little national publicity last spring when their local renovation project was featured on HGTV’s “Bang for Your Buck.”

Design show fans know all about this national favorite, where HGTV design experts tour thee similar remodels and determine how the renovation impacts each home’s value.

To view a video about the show, click here and select "$40,000 Dallas Kitchens."

Annie and Jonathan are excited to be back in the Lake Highlands area and hope for continued success and growth in 2010.

To learn more about the Houstons and Ron Houston Renovations, visit them online at http://www.ronhouston.com or call 214.729.1472.

Photos (below left) show the kitchen renovation featured on HGTV before and (below right) after completion.