Tom French NHQ Award-Winning Homebuilder | Certified Seven Habits Facilitator | Founder, French Brothers Homes Tom French is a seasoned homebuilding executive with over three decades of experience leading through both booming markets and economic downturns. He co-founded French Brothers Homes in 1994, growing it into one of the most respected builders in the Southwest. Under his leadership, the company has earned three National Housing Quality (NHQ) Awards for operational excellence and organizational culture. Earlier in his career, Tom worked as a plant manager for BP on Alaska’s North Slope, where he became a certified facilitator of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He developed and taught a highly regarded evening training program that equipped teams with practical leadership tools and personal development strategies. Today, Tom brings together his deep experience in business leadership and personal development to help other builders lead more effectively, build stronger companies, and create lasting impact. His presentations are grounded in real-world experience, rich with actionable insights, and always focused on helping leaders grow—professionally and personally.

Gene Myers is the founder and Chief Sustainability Officer of Thrive Home Builders, a Denver-based company renowned for its leadership in green building and healthy home innovation. Since its inception in 1992, Thrive has set industry benchmarks with over a dozen U.S. Department of Energy Housing Innovation Awards and multiple EPA Indoor airPLUS Leader Awards. Under Gene’s guidance, Thrive pioneered the integration of energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and carbon reduction in production homes. Gene’s leadership philosophy emphasizes purpose-driven innovation. He believes that differentiation is key for smaller builders, stating, “The riskiest thing you can do is to be just like everybody else.” His commitment to sustainability and community well-being has positioned Thrive as a model for balancing environmental responsibility with business success. Beyond his role at Thrive, Gene contributes to the broader building community through his involvement with The Challenge Foundation and as a speaker at industry events. His work continues to inspire a shift toward healthier, more sustainable housing nationwide.

Kevin Rosinski joined Camelot Homes as Chief Operating Officer in 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. In his role, Rosinski oversees the day-to-day operations of Camelot Homes’ sales, marketing, land acquisition, land development, construction , trade relations, human resources, customer service, purchasing and design studio services. Utilizing his industry and market expertise, Rosinski oversees the company’s strategic growth, including managing the luxury homebuilder’s current communities while planning out the long-term direction. Prior to joining Camelot Homes, Rosinski was a member of the Toll Brothers team for more than 21 years, rising through the ranks from construction manager to senior vice president, earning a number of architecture and design awards with his team along the way. Rosinski is motivated every day by the opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to serving their customers. As COO, his goal is to create best-in-class homes where life-long memories will be created, streamlining the process and enriching people along the way. Rosinski earned his bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University in Michigan before leaving the Midwest to embrace the homebuilding industry and the Arizona lifestyle.

Scott Wentz brings over 35 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. After an 18-year tenure with The Estridge Companies in Indianapolis, he co-founded True Homes in Charlotte, NC, in 2007. Under his leadership, True Homes has been recognized with accolades such as the National Housing Quality Gold Award (2018) and Professional Builder of the Year (2020). Beyond business achievements, Scott is deeply committed to workforce development. He founded Builders Bridge, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways into the homebuilding industry for young adults and individuals seeking second chances. Through initiatives like internships and immersion events, Builders Bridge connects participants with real-world opportunities in the trades. Scott also serves as the Board Chair of the Home Education Leadership Program (HELP) Grant Program and is a trustee of the National Housing Endowment. He and his wife, Lou, reside in Fort Mill, SC, and are proud parents and grandparents.