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Who’s Leading Your KCHBA in 2024?
It’s a new year! The KCHBA is here to support you as you grow your business, expand your network and/or become more aware and involved in the home-building industry. Here is a short overview of the KCHBA committees and councils. Delve into details about the 2024 leaders and their objectives for the year.
Artisan Committee
Chair: Scott Bickford, Bickford & Co.
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kelcee Allen, Kelcee@kchba.org
The countdown to the 2024 Artisan Home Tour is on! The Artisan Home Tour is happening Aug. 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25. This tour showcases the KCHBA’s custom home builders to the public and supports the KC community through a charitable partner. The KCHBA is excited to work with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City in 2024.
Associates Council
Chair: Misty Hanson, Stewart Title
Co-Chair: Greg Kudrna, Henges Insulation
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kari English, Kari@kchba.org
The Associates Council will meet the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the KCHBA unless otherwise communicated. Associates Council plans many of the networking events throughout the year and gives associates the opportunity to network with builder members and other members.
Builders Council
Chair: Sean Flandermeyer, Elevate Design + Build
Co-Chair: Shawn Woods, Ashlar Homes
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Paige Livingston, Paige@kchba.org
The Builders Committee provides an opportunity for builder members to learn best practices and exchange ideas to meet the housing needs of the Kansas City metro. Meetings are quarterly with additional events throughout the year.
Foundation Committee
Chair: Michelle Schneider, MSI
Co-Chair: Shane Brewer, Legacy Homes of KC
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kari English, Kari@kchba.org
The Home Builders Charitable Foundation is the charitable arm of the KCHBA. Its goal is to raise more money to support local nonprofits that are building foundations for the future.
HBA PAC Trustees
Chair: Harold Phelps, Phelps Engineering
Vice-Chair: Stan Woodworth, Woodworth Law Firm
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Jordynn Webster, Jordynn@kchba.org
The KCHBA’s Political Action Committee, HBA PAC, enables members to strengthen their civic involvement by helping to elect pro-housing candidates at the local and state level.
Membership Committee
Chair: Ryan Christopher, My Fractional CXO LLC
Co-Chair: Lonny Cohen, DesignKC, The Real Estate Book
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kari English, Kari@kchba.org
This committee focuses on finding new ways to add value to members, hosting activities to promote membership and supporting member retention.
Parade Committee
Chair: Kevin Stallings, Dreams & Design Building
Co-Chair: Missy Barron, ReeceNichols
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kelcee Allen, Kelcee@kchba.org
The Spring Parade is happening in April! The Parade Committee is hard at work looking for ways to improve the Parade experience and expand its offerings. One of the Parade Committee’s main goals for 2024 is to keep expanding the parade platform features in order to offer consumers the best experience possible. Another goal is to further the reach and benefit of the Parade, the second largest one in the country, by offering additional sponsorship opportunities to KCHBA members.
Professional Women in Building Committee
Chair: Natalie Hill, CSW
Co-Chair: Angie Beerup, Elevate Design + Build
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kelcee Allen, Kelcee@kchba.org
KCPWB is the voice of women in residential construction, committed to an inclusive, supportive environment for women. KCPWB provides educational opportunities and networking events to assist members in building their skills and their professional networks. The main goal of the KCPWB leadership team in 2024 is to integrate more into the broader KCHBA and create content and opportunities that are welcoming to KCPWB and KCHBA members alike.
Workforce Development Committee
Chair: Drake Vidrine, CommunityAmerica Credit Union
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Jordynn Webster, Jordynn@kchba.org
The Workforce Committee focuses on promoting careers in construction to area students. Look for the KC MADE competition in April, part of the highly anticipated Foundations for the Future event at Union Station.
Young Professionals Committee
Chair: John Rau, Century Homes
Co-Chair: Kevin Jones, Superior Electric
KCHBA Staff Liaison: Jordynn Webster, Jordynn@kchba.org
The YPs look forward to continued growth in membership in 2024, along with identifying mentorship opportunities for young industry professionals to expand their skills as leaders through education.
