In 1953 J.W. "Chad" Hanna began building new homes in Tyler. Growing up in a home where his father worked as a carpenter all over East Texas gave him an appreciation for quality work and honest treatment of both craftsman and client. By 1976 the company had grown and incorporated as Chad Hanna, Inc., becoming one of Tyler's premium custom home builders. That year Chad T. Hanna joined his father in the business. Together they continue the tradition of bringing quality homes to the people of East Texas, along with the newest addition to their team, coming aboard in 2013, and fourth generation - James Chad Hanna.