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Gene and Cindy Lantrip have been building homes in the Big Country since 1983. Their roots run deep in the Abilene area. Gene graduated from Cooper High School in 1974 and graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1979. He was a commissioned officer in the 490th Civil Affairs for eight years, and he and Cindy owned the Lantrip's convenience store chain from 1982 to 2005. Gene served on the Jim Ned School Board for 9 years, the Taylor Country Lions Club, and is currently a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Cindy grew up in Buffalo Gap, and graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1976. She then attended McMurry University and married Gene in 1977. Gene and Cindy love spending time with their three children, their childrens' spouses, and their grandchild.
Gene and Cindy have built over 350 homes in Abilene and surrounding areas. Their philosophy is to build the best quality home, yet affordable for the home buyers. They are members of the Big Country Home Builders Association, Texas Association of Home Builders, The National Association of Home Builders, and the Abilene Better Business Bureau. Gene currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Big Country Home Builder Association where he was First Vice President for 2010 and will be the BCHBA President for 2011. Gene also serves as the Local Director of the National Association of Home Builders 2009-2011.
Gene and Cindy Lantrip were honored as the Builder of the Year for 2009 from the Big Country Home Builders Association, and in 2010 were awarded the Abilene Reporter News People's choice award for best builder.
They currently have lots available in the Pack Saddle Creek, Indian Wells, Dakota Springs, Heritage Parks, Mountain Meadows, Mystic Estates and Cedar Hills Lake subdivision, or they will build on any lot the customer desires. From securing financing, developing the plans, helping to make all selections as stress free as possible, and finally handing the homeowner the keys to their new home, Lantrip's Custom Homes assists the homeowner throughout the whole construction process. . Every house is given a 10 year structure warranty thru Strucsure Warranty LLC.
Building a home is a very rewarding and fun experience.
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