Panel Built, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom modular structures, has been named the 2025 Employer of the Year by the Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD), statewide network of organizations supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This award recognizes a Georgia employer that creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities through inclusive hiring practices, workplace accommodations, and a culture that fosters success for all employees. 

Panel Built was nominated by Avita Community Partners, a local agency that connects job seekers with disabilities to employers in their communities. Through this valued partnership, the company hired Ethrell Brown, a dedicated team member whose contributions are felt across the organization. 

“We are incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Michelle Murray, HR Manager at Panel Built. “We’re proud to work alongside individuals like Ethrell, and we’re grateful to Avita Community Partners for helping connect us. Inclusion is something we actively strive for, and this recognition means a lot to us.” 

Through its partnership with Avita, Panel Built has experienced firsthand just how impactful a single opportunity can be—for both the employee and the organization. With personalized support and job coaching, programs like Avita’s help make inclusion a reality, and Panel Built is proud to play a small part in this effort by cultivating a workplace environment where everyone can thrive.