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Leading the Next Generation: Family Business Succession, Leadership & Legacy : Shop Talk: NAHB: November 19, 1:00 PM (ET)
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/19/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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For second- and third-generation residential construction leaders, succession is about more than ownership. It's about honoring the family business legacy while building your own leader. ship path. In this candid Shop Talk, industry leaders discuss navigating family expectations, earning credibility, introducing innovation and developing an authentic leadership style. Gain practical insights to help lead through succession, strengthen the family business and shape its future
Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders: Free registration for members after login. If you have not set up your NAHB account, please visit: www.nahb.org/register or call 202.266.8313.
Who Should Attend This Shop Talk
This Shop Talk is ideal for next-generation leaders in residential construction, including:
Second- and third-generation home builders and remodelers.
Family business owners and successors.
Emerging residential construction leaders and executives.
Business owners preparing for succession.
Residential construction professionals navigating family business leadership and growth.
NAHB and PWB Members looking to strengthen leadership skills and build a lasting business legacy.
What Will You Learn in Leading the Next Generation?
Explore strategies for navigating family residential construction business succession while honoring the company's history and values.
Learn how to establish credibility and earn trust as a next-generation leader.
Discover ways to introduce fresh ideas and innovation while respecting established family business practices.
Develop a leadership approach that reflects your own strengths, ideas and vision.
Gain practical insights for balancing family expectations with residential construction business growth and long-term success.
Erin LeCorgne (Moderator)
Business Development Manager
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Alison Johnson
Owner/Construction Manager
Associates in Building + Design, Ltd.
Bob D. Peterson, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMR
President and Founder
Associates in Building & Design, Ltd
Bob Peterson is President and Founder of Associates in Building & Design, Ltd, a custom build and remodeling firm in Fort Collins, Co. Bob has over 35 years in the construction industry. He is passionate about the industry and gives back in many ways, serving in leadership roles at the local home builders association, state and national levels.
Heather Schreiner
Owner/Principal Designer
ABD Remodeling
Emma Wildermuth
President
Shinn Group
Since joining Shinn Group in 1999, Emma Jane has grown from managing seminar and event logistics and overseeing the Shinn Home Building Education division, to leading the organization in serving the next generation of home builders. With two decades of industry experience, Emma Jane continues the Shinn Group founders’ vision to help private home builders strengthen and grow profitable businesses. Emma Jane holds a BS in Business Administration and an MBA with an emphasis in Leadership Development from the University of Denver. As a consultant, executive leadership coach and facilitator for Shinn Group, Emma helps builders become the builder of choice through proven business management process improvement, results-driven leadership development and business growth strategy to increase profitability.
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