In this episode of The Housing Advocate Podcast, host Stacy Young leads a discussion to introduce the new Spotlight on Innovation Parade Home category. Joining Stacy are two key voices that helped shape this new Parade position: SUHBA Board Members Skyler Stephens and Kaelen Gulbranson.

[ Skip to Spotlight on Innovation Parade Home main discussion: 20:00 ]

Learn how SUHBA's Board of Directors came to the decision to create this new category, and why they believe it’s a strategic move forward that will help bridge the gap between builders and city leaders.

Through thoughtful design, innovation, and collaboration, this new category aims to inspire policy change, highlight cutting-edge construction practices, and foster meaningful conversations about the future of housing in our communities.

The group also touches on some major challenges builders are facing in national politics, including immigration, the rising cost of materials, and public lands.

Episode Resources:

Statement of Purpose: Spotlight on Innovation Parade Home: https://d1a8dioxuajlzs.cloudfront.net/accounts/8906/original/2027_Spotlight_on_Innovation__Parade_Home_Criteria_and_Application_070125__yNrcglCDuVVIolb.pdf?1752684069

In this episode of The Housing Advocate, we’re diving into the red-hot homebuilding market in Washington County, Utah. Join host Stacy Young as he talks with St. George City Council Member Dannielle Larkin and urban in-fill developer Jordan Wall (Wall 2 Wall Construction) about growth, downtown building, ADU regulations, water, and more unique challenges and opportunities facing Southern Utah.

They also touch on the new “Spotlight on Innovation” Parade Home that will be featured for the first time in The 2026 St. George Area Parade of Homes.

The trio explores what’s driving transformation in our expanding desert community—and what needs to happen to keep Washington County livable for everyone.

🎧 Tune in for a candid, insightful discussion about the future of one of Utah’s fastest-growing areas.

Episode Resources:

• Missing Middle Housing, Opticos Design. LINK

• Urban3 Case Studies Archive. LINK
• Addressing Challenges to Affordable Housing in Land Use Law, Harvard Law Review. LINK
• NIMBYs Dominate Local Zoning Meetings, Bloomberg CityLab. LINK

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In this inspiring episode of The Housing Advocate’s “Member Voices” series, Host Stacy Young sits down with Amanda Pectol of Interstate Homes—a dedicated SUHBA member and a powerful voice in the construction industry. Amanda shares how it was navigating her entry into a traditionally male-dominated field, and the support and advocacy she received that helped launch her into the leadership position she now holds. She also reveals some of the unexpected strengths and benefits she discovered along the way. Stacy and Amanda also touch on the bright outlook of more women choosing careers in construction, and talk about the Utah PWB (Utah Professional Women in Building), the group behind The House That She Built – a groundbreaking project showcasing the skill, strength, and leadership of women in construction through an entirely women-built home that was featured in the 2021 Utah Valley Parade of Homes.

They also dive into some hot button topics, such as the cost of building, attainable housing and the harmful notions that surround anti-growth mentality.

From design work to high-level leadership, Amanda’s story in the building industry is a testament to the impact of representation and collaboration in elevating the future of housing.

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In this episode of The Housing Advocate’s new “Member Voices" series, Host Stacy Young sits down with Josh McCourt, the driving force behind IGOTPOOP.COM and an active member of the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). At just 20 years old Josh started a Southern Utah branch of his dad’s waste disposal company, and he's here to share his journey – complete with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Josh opens up about the importance of community, mentorship, family, and the rewards that come from stepping outside your comfort zone. Josh serves on both SUHBA’s Board of Directors and Young Professionals Committee. He is an outspoken advocate for inspiring youth to see the boundless benefits of a career in the construction industry.

Whether you're an aspiring builder, a seasoned contractor, or just curious about the entrepreneurial spirit, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to discover how taking risks can lead to great rewards and why it's never too early to chase your dreams.

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Today's episode of The Housing Advocate covers a very exciting annual event for SUHBA, the 2025 St. George Area Parade of Homes. Erik Sorenson sits down with Stacy Young on today's episode to preview this year's event and give some background on its theme, "Home Sweet...WOW". He also highlights the economic development aspect of the Parade, its impact on the local community and how purchasing a ticket to the Parade helps local programs.

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Shaun Sullivan, the President of SUHBA, joins Stacy Young on today's episode of The Housing Advocate. Shaun reminisces about his early days in home-building, such as the first home he ever built and dealing with the Housing Crisis in the late 2000s. He also discusses his 2025 term as SUHBA's president and some of the issues he's focusing on this year.

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Today's episode of The Housing Advocate features a keynote presentation from the Utah Building Industry Conference this past October. Amy Haas, the Executive Director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah, steps to the podium to give an overview of the Colorado River and its importance to Utah and the other states with access to its basins. She outlines the historical legislation that has governed the use of the river and future water rights negotiations that could impact Southern Utah.

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Join Stacy on today's episode as he sits down with Ross Ford, executive director of the Utah Home Builders Association, to explore exciting advancements in the homebuilding industry. From a cutting-edge VR training program piloted at a Cedar City high school to the promising role of AI in streamlining building plan approvals, Ross shares how technology is transforming construction training and processes across Utah. He also highlights legislative efforts on critical housing issues, including stormwater management and site inspections, offering a glimpse into the future of homebuilding.

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Darren Prince, the Executive Director of Economic Development for Washington County, joins Stacy Young on today's episode of The Housing Advocate. Darren discusses the relationship between economic development and housing and how his organization is factoring housing into their plans going forward. Their conversation also touches on housing affordability and how that factors into Darren's goals and economic development as a whole.

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Jonah Joines, a student at BYU and a SUHBA scholarship recipient, joins Stacy on today's episode to talk about his family's connection to SUHBA, the construction industry, and the business that he and his friend co-founded. Jonah also discusses his studies at BYU and his goal to enter into the school's entrepreneurship program. He then talks about how he found out about the SUHBA scholarship program, its impact on his education and the scholarship application process.

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