ABOUT 512 BUILDERS AUSTIN, TX

Allen Griffin is the founder and president of Griffin Interest LLC, which owns and operates, Gryphon Builders, Construction Claims Experts, Viewpoint Designs, and 512 Builders. He is a Graduate Master Builder, Certified Graduate Remodeler,  Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and Certified Green Professional with 30 years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry.

As an eighteen-year member of the National Association of Homebuilders, Texas Association of Homebuilders & locally with the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), Allen's commitment to raising the bar in his industry led to him receiving the 2007 National Certified Graduate Remodeler of the year award early in his career and drove him to complete the first Certified Green Renovation in the Nation. He is passionate about positively impacting the industry and helping other builders be their best by serving locally on the GHBA's Board of Directors, Education Committee, Membership Committee, Custom Builder Council & Remodelers Council.

While president of the GHBA Remodelers Council in 2009, Allen, his board of directors, and their committees were able to increase membership and received three national council awards for outstanding accomplishment in Membership, Charity Projects, and Community Outreach. The Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale held at the annual Texas Home and Garden Show was created under his term. His legacy has raised over $250,000 for the council’s annual charity projects. Allen is currently serving as the 2022 Custom Builders Council President.

At the State, Level Allen serves on the Executive Board of Directors leading the Remodelers Council and serves on the Contracts Council and membership committee and has a new-found passion for helping lead the way for vocational training for the future trade and builder careers of our youth.

In addition to his career achievements, Allen and his wife Larissa are blessed with five children, who are finding their own successes in fields they're passionate about. Allen believes in giving back to the community and teaching his children the same; they have worked alongside him on countless community charity projects through their church and the builder’s association.