Each year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) does its part to feed the residential construction industry with new, up-and-coming professionals by awarding scholarships to attend the Builders’ Show.
Attending IBS gives NAHB Members between the ages of 21 – 35 the opportunity to advance their careers with education, networking and more at the Builders’ Show.
IBS 2025 Scholarship Recipients
We’re excited to introduce eight more of our IBS 2025 Scholars and what they are most excited to experience or take advantage of while at IBS in Part 2 of this 3-part series.
Kat Kabat | HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties
Kat Kabat is a general contractor and co-owner of Maven Construction, a small residential construction company she runs with two of her closest friends and colleagues. “Looking forward to learning more from vendors and connecting with other professionals!”
Ryan Kelly | Lee County Building Industry Association
Ryan Kelly is the president of Kelly General Contracting. “This will be my first time attending the IBS so I am excited to get to experience the show as a whole. I am looking forward to seeing the latest trends and technologies on display. I will attend as many leadership and business operations seminars as I can manage. Truly excited to have been selected and looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.”
Alexa Lee | Building Industry Association of Clark County
Alexa Lee is the sales manager at GRO, a landscape installation and general contracting firm. “I am most excited to take advantage of connecting with PWB members beyond my local area and collaborating on how to Build a Strong Future for Women in Construction. Next, I am a nerd who loved school so the educational seminars are always on my list of enjoyable things to do while at any conference!”
Peter Loy | Charleston Homebuilders Association
Peter Loy is in business development for his family-run construction company, Citadel Enterprises Inc. “I look forward to meeting the other recipients and networking, and then of course all the new products that are available to the market.”
Kate McAteer | HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties
Kate McAteer is a general contractor and co-owner of Maven Construction. “I’m most excited to fill my swag bag, and to meet & connect with other gender minorities working in the construction trades.”
Connor McPartland | HBA of Bucks & Montgomery Counties
Connor McPartland is a purchasing/estimating manager at Rouse Chamberlin Homes in Exton, PA. “Something I’m most excited about taking advantage of is the educational opportunity through the expo pass. As someone who originally went to school for teaching, I firmly believe that education pays the best interest whether its listening to wisdom from a speaker or even just meeting someone new and hearing their story as to what drives them within the industry. Anything I can do, I want to take in, absorb and take that back to my team.”
Mitchell Metz | Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Mitchell Metz is the director of growth marketing at the Sullivan Family of Companies, which includes Living Stone Design + Build, ID.ology Interiors & Design and Atelier Maison & Co. “I’m excited to find effective marketing solutions that are specifically tailored to the home building industry. I want to understand how others are innovating with marketing strategies and tools to overcome industry-specific challenges. I’m also excited to connect with other marketers, exchange insights, and gain invaluable perspectives that simply can’t be found anywhere else.”
Grayson Moffitt | Brunswick County Home Builders Association
Grayson Moffitt is the project manager for Moffitt Builders, Inc. on Oak Island, NC, owned by his parents Randy and Robin Moffitt. “At IBS I am really looking forward to meeting with other young professionals in the industry so that we can share our thoughts and ideas.”
IBS 2025: The Must-Attend Event for Emerging Residential Construction Pros
The Builders’ Show is a goldmine of opportunities for those in the residential construction realm. From an extensive exhibit floor to networking events and enlightening education sessions, it’s an ideal platform for budding professionals to engage with and gain insights from seasoned industry leaders.
Some of the special events are designed especially for the next generation of the industry. Notably, the IBS Young Pro Party invites residential construction professionals under 40 to network in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.
See more of the IBS Scholars in Part 1 of the 3-part blog series.
Secure your spot for #IBS2025! Discover more and register today at BuildersShow.com.