The 7B Family - 7B Building Development

7B Building & Development Family

7B Building & Development is a family-owned and operated business. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our employees and clients and see our company as an extension of the family. There isn’t a secret to our success: it is the people God has brought together working hard to make your plans a reality.

We can’t wait for you to join the family.

Kent Davick – President of Real Estate

Kent is President of Real Estate and handles development for all new sites. Kent has over 20 years of real estate development and management experience throughout the West and Midwest for multiple retailers including Family Dollar, Dollar General, Stage, and Anthony’s. Kent and his wife, Mary Ellen have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. They enjoy travel, regular family activities with their children and grandchildren and family visits to Walt Disney World. Kent is active in many local church activities and enjoys serving those around him.

Mike Furr – Senior Vice President of Real Estate

Mike comes to the 7B team with two decades of experience in real estate with companies like Dollar General, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. He and his wife Cindy reside in East Texas near Nacogdoches where they enjoy raising horses. When not showing ranch horses, the two love spending time with their ten grandchildren. As members of the Corner Post Cowboy Church of Nacogdoches, Mike plays the mandolin and sings with the praise band. There isn’t much Mike can’t do, and we’re thankful to have him on our team.

Steve Heaps – Vice President of Real Estate

Steve serves as Vice President of Real Estate for 7B Building & Development with over 25 years of real estate experience with QSR, Medical/Surgical, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. He resides in Heber City, UT with his wife Susie. Together, they have 5 children and 13 grandchildren. When not working, Steve likes to spend time outdoors skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking and camping. Steve loves supporting his grandkids whether that means attending their sports games or taking short trips together. He and his wife are active participants in their church and value serving the Lord together.

Tyler Houk – Department Head / Senior Estimator

Tyler is the Senior Estimator and assists with project management for 7B Building & Development. Tyler graduated with two bachelor’s degrees from Texas Tech University in 2014. Tyler and his wife Lauren have two children, daughter Hadlee and son Jensen. Tyler enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and attending sporting events, working out and playing any and all sports. He is faith and family-oriented and will do everything he can to help those he cares about.

Amalia (Lea) Bradley – Senior Estimator

Lea is an estimator and assists with project management for 7B Building & Development. Lea graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in 2015 and was also a middle infielder for the Texas Tech Softball Team. If you know about our family commitment to Texas Tech athletics, you know how we feel about this line-item of her resume. After earning her degree, Lea went on to play for the Team USA Women’s Baseball Team in 2016 and played in the Women’s Baseball World Cup in Gijang, South Korea. Lea enjoys spending time with her husband Ethan and daughter, Blair: watching or playing baseball, basketball and football. On weekends, Lea heads to the Bradley family ranch to spend time with family and in worship with God out in nature.

Gabriel Macias – Junior Estimator

Gabriel (affectionately known as GB) serves the 7B team as Junior Estimator. GB graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University in 2020. He enjoys spending time with his wife Miranda and is up for any outdoor activity or sport, especially disc golf. He lives by a motto to live a life of “service above self” and puts his faith at the center of everything he does.

Nathan Bahrenburg – Junior Estimator / Superintendent

Originally from Dallas, Nathan graduated with his Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches with a Masters of Management with an emphasis in Emergency Management. Nathan and his wife, Danielle act as volunteer firefighters in their community and have a love of adventure. You can find them scuba diving, snowboarding and hiking all over the state of Texas.

Heather Murry – CFO/CPA

Heather is the Chief Financial Officer of 7B Building and Development and the other Merchant entities. As CFO, Heather oversees the accounting, business support, financial planning, and tax functions of all organizations. Before joining the Merchant entity group, Heather worked in public accounting for 12 years assisting clients in tax and accounting functions across multiple industries. She earned her Bachelors in Accounting in 2007 and later her MBA in 2012, both from Park University. Heather is a member of AICPA, TSCPA, the local chapter of TSCPA and WTWCPA. She is actively involved in West Texas Women Certified Public Accountants and her church Flatland Bible Church, serving others as the treasure and through the discipleship of other believers. Outside of work, Heather enjoys reading, laughing loudly and walks with her husband Michael, their two dogs, Jesse, and Frankie Jo and their soon-to-be blessing due September 2021.

Kordell Doshier – Contract Manager

Kordell is another family-oriented member of our team. A recent graduate, Kordell earned a degree in Business Management from Wayland Baptist University in 2020. With deep faith, Kordell strives to live his life devoted to the Lord. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and watching any sports he can find.

Ray Young – Executive Leadership Coach

Ray is a dynamic speaker, teacher and coach. He inspires our team with his enthusiasm, energy and faith in God. After graduating from Sunset School of Preaching in 1991, Ray received a Master’s Degree from Lubbock Christian University in 2002. He has worked with churches in New Mexico and Texas and was an instructor at Sunset International Bible Institute as well as Lubbock Christian University. As a proud member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team, Ray has traveled the world working with groups and individuals in leadership and personal development. He and his wife of 33 years, Sonya, have two daughters, Katelynn and Reagan. An outdoor enthusiast, you can find Ray worshipping the Lord outside while running, riding four-wheelers and hiking.