Young Professionals
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.
- Connect: Build relationships to advance their careers.
- Develop: Expand their skills as leaders through education and resources.
- Engage: Promote the industry through advocacy initiatives.
- Networking: The KCHBA’s YP group is great because you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are also looking to grow their networks.
- Philanthropy: KCHBA’s YP group is also focused on giving back to the community. The group coordinates service opportunities for members to work together and make an impact.
- Leadership Opportunities: The members of the Young Professionals Council are the next generation of leaders in our industry. For those who are interested in taking on a larger role within the KCHBA, there are opportunities available to help plan events, support advocacy initiatives and grow into leadership positions.
- Chairman: Graham Power, Canaan Stone Works
- Vice-Chairman: John Rau, Century Homes
KCHBA News and Events
More than 300 Homes on 2024 Spring Parade of Homes
The Spring Parade of Homes, open April 27 through May 12, offers the opportunity to see one of the largest and most impressive displays of new homes in the country. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the spring p...
Fox4 Interview Ruder on KCHBA’s KCMO Proposal
“The end result that we’ve gotten with the code having been adopted in the way that it was and our efforts to comply with it is a historic reduction in new housing starts in Kansas City, Missouri,” KCHBA Executive Vice ...
KCHBA Announces Proposal to Reignite Housing Starts in KCMO
According to A Vision for Housing: Solutions for Kansas City, the city has a goal of creating 10,000 new, low-income housing units by 2027. Yet housing starts have dropped significantly in KCMO, while they are on the rise mos...