Member News

Gov. Parson Speaks at Heritage Farms Opening

Last month, Gov. Parson spoke at the opening of the Heritage Farms community in rural Jackson County. Grant’s Custom Homes is the exclusive builder of the development. Parson’s speech focused on the need to develop a more robust workforce.

Welcome the Newest KCHBA Member

Pfeifer Homes welcomed a new member to the team on Sept. 12 at 3:52 a.m. Weighing in at 9lbs 14 oz and measuring 20.25” long, Justin and Brittany Pfeifer are happy to announce the birth of their second child, Tucker. Congratulations to the family!

The Gathering Place: Bickford & Co.

Scott Bickford was featured in the August issue of IN Kansas City. Working with designer Carmen Thomas of Tran + Thomas Design Studio, their Leawood project “has all the hallmarks of traditional American architecture—sprawling lines, generous porches, peaked gables, and that feeling of easy well-being.” Read the full story and explore the home on page 83 of the August issue at inkansascity.com.

Willis Custom Homes on CNBC

Patrick Willis, Willis Custom Homes, was featured in a recent episode of CNBC’s “Financing the American Dream.” The interview takes place in Willis’ Hills of Leawood build, a top winner in both contests during the Spring 2021 Parade of Homes. Dannette Baker with ReeceNichols also joins the conversation. To watch the interview head to kchba.org/williscnbc.

Kansas City’s Top Women-Owned Businesses

Kansas City Business Journal recently published the 2020 list of the top revenue women-owned businesses in the metro. Companies on the list have at least 51 percent female ownership. Congratulations to KCHBA members Homes by Chris (#33) and Ask Cathy Marketing Group (#51) on another successful year.

New Companies, Familiar Faces

Congratulations to KCHBA members Natalie Hill and Robin Atkins for stepping into new roles. Natalie Hill has taken on the position of Business Development Manager at Continental Title Company. Robin Atkins has joined the Rob Ellerman Team at ReeceNichols. Atkins continues to be the owner/publisher of KC RELO magazine, a publication focused on helping people relocating to the Kansas City metro.

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New Members Introduced to the KCHBA

Will Ruder, executive vice president of the KCHBA, welcomed new and “seasoned” members to a networking event at the KCHBA on Sept. 9. KCHBA’s new member coffees offer networking, staff introductions and coffee with pastries. We appreciate all the new members who attended the event and the long-time members who helped welcome them to the association.