Committees & Councils

Find your voice at the KCHBA! Committee and council participation is an excellent way to help the association meet its goals while also meeting your professional, networking and social needs.

Contact the KCHBA staff liaison to learn more and join one of these councils/committees.

ARTISAN COMMITTEE
The Artisan Committee executes the KCHBA’s home tour, which showcases Kansas City’s finest custom home builders and the unique and impeccable qualities of their one-of-a-kind homes.

• 2023 Chair: Scott Bickford, Bickford Architects
• Meetings: Monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kelcee Allen, Kelcee@kchba.org
• This is a closed committee.

ASSOCIATES COUNCIL
The Associate Council will meet the second Wednesday of every month unless other wise communicated. Associate Council plans many of the networking events throughout the year and gives associates the opportunity to network with builder members and other members.

• 2023 Chair: Misty Hanson, Stewart Title
• Hosted Events: Monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Dawn Allen, Dawn@kchba.org 

BUILDERS COMMITTEE
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.

• 2023 Chair: Ben Tarwater, James Engle Custom Homes
• Meetings: Quarterly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Will Ruder, Will@kchba.org

DEVELOPERS COUNCIL
This group of KCHBA members meet regularly to discuss all things related to bringing raw land to finished lots. This all activities such as coding, zoning development, infrastructure and land use.

• Meetings: Quarterly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Courtney Reyes, Courtney@kchba.org

FOUNDATION COMMITTEE
A strong, livable neighborhood should be available to all in our society. That is why the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) established the Home Builders Charitable Foundation in 2002 as the charitable arm of the KCHBA. This committee focuses on fundraising and supporting 501(c)3 organizations in and around Kansas City.

• 2023 Chair: Bill Regan, Hommati
• Meetings: Monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kari English, Kari@kchba.org

HBA-PAC TRUSTEES
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.

• 2023 Chair: Harold Phelps, Phelps Engineering
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Staff Liaison: Courtney Reyes, Courtney@kchba.org | Jordynn Webster, Jordynn@kchba.org
• Members of this committee are appointed by the KCHBA Board of Directors.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Share the benefits of membership with others! This committee focuses on finding new ways to add value to members, hosting activities to promote membership, and supporting member retention.

• 2023 Chair: Ryan Christopher, SVB Wood Floors
• Meetings: Monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Dawn Allen, Dawn@kchba.org

PARADE COMMITTEE
The Parade Committee produces the KCHBA’s Spring and Fall Parade of Homes — the second largest Parade of Homes in the nation.

• 2023 Chair: Bryan Keller, McCray Lumber
• Meetings: Monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Kelcee Allen, Kelcee@kchba.org
• This is a closed committee.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING COUNCIL
Kansas City Professional Women in Building Council (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.

• 2023 Chair: Sarah Jo De La Isla, Denizen
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Dues: $100 annually (in addition to KCHBA membership)
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Courtney Reyes, Courtney@kchba.org

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The KCHBA has developed a Workforce Development Committee to assist with efforts to alleviate the labor shortage in the residential construction industry. The group has implemented a multi-pronged approach to promote careers in home building not only to students but anyone looking to make a career change or enhance their skill set.

• 2023 Chair: Drake Vidrine, nbkc
• Meetings: Monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Courtney Reyes, Courtney@kchba.org

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
The mission of the KCHBA’s Young Professionals Committee is to facilitate opportunities for career-minded individuals to connect, develop and engage through activities that support their advancement as the future leaders of the home-building industry.

• 2023 Chair: Graham Power, CSW
• Meetings: Hosted events monthly
• KCHBA Staff Liaison: Jordynn Webster, Jordynn@kchba.org