Best Suhba Podcasts (2025)

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25: End of an Era: Ivins & Santa Clara Mayors Reflect on Years of Service, Utah's Housing Outlook 41:11

24d ago41:11

41:11

Stacy Young sits down with Mayor Chris Hart of Ivins and Mayor Rick Rosenberg of Santa Clara as they prepare to retire after many years of dedicated public service. Both leaders share insights from their time in office, reflect on the growth and challenges their communities have faced, and discuss what they see for the future of housing and develop…

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23: From Idea to Impact: Spotlight on Innovation Parade Home (w/ Skyler Stephens & Kaelen Gulbranson) 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

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:…

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22: Can City Councils and Builders Find Game-Changing Housing Solutions? (w/ Dannielle Larkin & Jordan Wall) 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

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 chal…

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21: “Member Voices” Women in Construction (Amanda Pectol, Interstate Homes) 32:13

5M ago32:13

32:13

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 t…

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20: "Member Voices" Launching a Business at 20 Years Old (w/ Josh McCourt, IGOTPOOP.COM) 24:14

6M ago24:14

24:14

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 hi…

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19: Experience "Home Sweet...WOW" at the 2025 St. George Area Parade of Homes 19:16

9M ago19:16

19:16

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 imp…

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18: Getting to Know Shaun Sullivan, SUHBA's 2025 President 25:16

10M ago25:16

25:16

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 ye…

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17: The Intricacies of Governing the Colorado River and Its Crucial Role in Utah's Water Supply 30:52

11M ago30:52

30:52

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 o…

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16: Technology's Impact on the Future of Construction: Insights from Ross Ford 43:55

12M ago43:55

43:55

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 techno…

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15: Why Housing Matters When it Comes To Economic Development 22:57

1y ago22:57

22:57

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 afforda…

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14: How Jonah Joines Benefits From SUHBA's Scholarship Program 11:47

1y ago11:47

11:47

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 …

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13: How Career Tech High School is Shaping the Future of Home Builders 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

In this episode of The Housing Advocate, host Stacy Young talks with Dave Gardner, Director of Career and Technical Education at the Washington County School District. They discuss the district's career and technical education advancements, focusing on the new Career Tech High School. Dave highlights the school's innovative programs, industry partn…

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12: Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Planning Process in St. George with Nathan Fisher 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

28:32

In addition to being SUHBA's legal counsel, Nathan Fisher also serves as a planning commissioner for St. George, UT. Nathan joins Stacy on today's episode of The Housing Advocate to talk about his role and give a brief overview of what a planning commission does for its city. Later in the episode, they give out some great insights on the planning p…

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11: Discussing The Utah Housing Crisis: A Panel with Utah’s Homebuilding Leaders 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

In this episode, Stacy shares a panel discussion with several leaders in the Utah housing industry. They discuss the current challenges in the industry, such as the decreased housing supply, labor shortages, and the difficulty of advancing higher-density developments in communities hesitant about growth. Follow SUHBA on Social Media! Website YouTub…

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10: Governor Cox Speaks at SUHBA Luncheon on a Plan to Build Affordable New Starter Homes 18:21

1+ y ago18:21

18:21

In this episode, Utah Governor Spencer Cox discusses the challenge of housing affordability in Utah. Governor Cox stresses the need to increase the housing supply rather than curb demand through interest rates to solve the housing affordability crisis. He highlights the importance of homeownership for community strength and social mobility, noting …

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9: Considering Upcoming Legislation Affecting Utah Home Builders with Ross Ford 30:25

1+ y ago30:25

30:25

Ross Ford, the Executive Officer of the Utah State Home Builders Association, joins Stacy on today’s episode to discuss some new bills covering topics affecting Utah builders, such as stormwater inspection and third-party building inspectors. Tune in for insights and a comprehensive rundown on these bills and the discussions in the planning process…

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8: Discussing Governor Cox's 35,000 Starter Home Initiative and the Utah Housing Landscape with Steve Waldrip 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

27:48

In late 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox appointed Steve Waldrip as the Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation. On today’s episode of The Housing Advocate, Steve sits down with Stacy to discuss some of the issues he’s looking at involving housing in Utah, including the need for starter homes. Tune in for insights into the housing landsca…

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7: "Ignite Your Imagination" at the 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes 24:12

2y ago24:12

24:12

Today’s episode of The Housing Advocate is all about the Parade of Homes happening in Washington County later this month. Skyler Stephens and Erik Sorenson join Stacy Young to talk about the parade, what they’re looking forward to seeing at this event and the Parade of Homes's economic impact on our community. They also talk about the showcase aspe…

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6: Exploring the Homebuilding Process with Skyler Stephens 43:58

2y ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of the Housing Advocate Podcast, Skyler Stephens, Construction Manager at SunRiver Construction and President of SUHBA, joins host Stacy Young to discuss the complexities of the home construction process. He emphasizes the importance of water conservation in their projects and shares the impact of community infrastructure developmen…

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5: The State of Real Estate in Utah 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Emily Merkley, the CEO of the Washington County Board of Realtors, is our guest on today’s episode of The Housing Advocate! Emily details her background in the housing industry and how she got into real estate in Utah. The discussion also explores different housing market trends, such as affordable housing, new construction and accessory dwelling u…

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4: Understanding Trust Land in Utah 46:48

2y ago46:48

46:48

In this episode of The Housing Advocate, Kyle Pasley, managing director of real estate at SITLA, joins host Stacy Young to discuss trust lands in Utah. Kyle talks about the history of trust lands in the United States and dispels some common myths surrounding these assets. Stacy and Kyle also discuss how Washington County has used trust land and how…

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3: Updating Land Use Plans in Ivins City with Mayor Chris Hart 59:29

2y ago59:29

59:29

Mayor Chris Hart from Ivins, UT joins Stacy on today's episode to discuss his history with homebuilder's associations in Utah and Idaho. The conversation shifts to Ivins' general land use plan and how Mayor Hart utilized his residents when updating the strategy. Mayor Hart and Stacy also touch on some trends in the housing industry that might be im…

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2: Washington County's 20-Year Water Plan 41:13

2y ago41:13

41:13

On today's episode of The Housing Advocate, Stacy sits down with Zach Renstrom the general manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Tune in to learn about the history of the Colorado River Basin and how water has been divided throughout the Western United States. Zach goes in-depth on Washington County's plan to have a safe, rel…

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1: Introducing SUHBA: Your Washington County Utah Housing Advocate 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

In this pilot episode of The Housing Advocate, host Stacy Young and special guest Mari Krashowetz, Executive Officer of the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA), discuss the mission and goals of SUHBA. They highlight that SUHBA is not only a representative of its members but also a resource for residents in the community. Learn about the…

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25: End of an Era: Ivins & Santa Clara Mayors Reflect on Years of Service, Utah's Housing Outlook 41:11

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23: From Idea to Impact: Spotlight on Innovation Parade Home (w/ Skyler Stephens & Kaelen Gulbranson) 1:00:03

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22: Can City Councils and Builders Find Game-Changing Housing Solutions? (w/ Dannielle Larkin & Jordan Wall) 1:05:00

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21: “Member Voices” Women in Construction (Amanda Pectol, Interstate Homes) 32:13

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20: "Member Voices" Launching a Business at 20 Years Old (w/ Josh McCourt, IGOTPOOP.COM) 24:14

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19: Experience "Home Sweet...WOW" at the 2025 St. George Area Parade of Homes 19:16

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18: Getting to Know Shaun Sullivan, SUHBA's 2025 President 25:16

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17: The Intricacies of Governing the Colorado River and Its Crucial Role in Utah's Water Supply 30:52

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16: Technology's Impact on the Future of Construction: Insights from Ross Ford 43:55

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15: Why Housing Matters When it Comes To Economic Development 22:57

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14: How Jonah Joines Benefits From SUHBA's Scholarship Program 11:47

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13: How Career Tech High School is Shaping the Future of Home Builders 28:23

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12: Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Planning Process in St. George with Nathan Fisher 28:32

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11: Discussing The Utah Housing Crisis: A Panel with Utah’s Homebuilding Leaders 29:11

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10: Governor Cox Speaks at SUHBA Luncheon on a Plan to Build Affordable New Starter Homes 18:21

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9: Considering Upcoming Legislation Affecting Utah Home Builders with Ross Ford 30:25

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8: Discussing Governor Cox's 35,000 Starter Home Initiative and the Utah Housing Landscape with Steve Waldrip 27:48

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7: "Ignite Your Imagination" at the 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes 24:12

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6: Exploring the Homebuilding Process with Skyler Stephens 43:58

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5: The State of Real Estate in Utah 48:15

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4: Understanding Trust Land in Utah 46:48

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3: Updating Land Use Plans in Ivins City with Mayor Chris Hart 59:29

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2: Washington County's 20-Year Water Plan 41:13

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1: Introducing SUHBA: Your Washington County Utah Housing Advocate 23:51

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