Lessons from year one with CBUSA
In this webinar, Tony Marnella of Marnella Homes joins us to reflect on his first year as a CBUSA member, during a stretch of real economic pressure for builders. He’ll share his experience, what he’s learned along the way, and how membership has factored into how he runs his business.
If you’re curious what year one with CBUSA actually looks like, this is a conversation worth tuning into. Don’t miss this conversation. Register today to save your spot.

What you can expect from this webinar
Topic
A builder member’s reflection on his first year of CBUSA membership and how joining CBUSA helped his business win in a tough economy.
Solution
Real-world perspective on how membership has shaped his decisions and business operations to win in a tough economy.
CBUSA value
A candid look at how group purchasing, rebates and supplier relationships have played a role in his first year.

Tony Marnella
Owner at Marnella Homes
Meet the speakers
Tony Marnella, of Marnella Homes, is a lifelong resident of the Northwest. Has over 26 years of building experience and is licensed in Arizona, Oregon and Washington. His experience ranges from land development, construction of condominiums and townhomes to ADU’s and large custom homes. He began implementation of high-performance building practices in 2004 and hasn’t looked back. Now building 100% of his projects certified through NGBS. He has been awarded for the performance of his homes and his continued achievements in high performance building by Northwest Energystar, The HBA of Portland Metro’s Excellence award, Earth Advantage and their Hall of Fame award, the BIA of Clark County’s Builder of the Year, NGBS Partner of Excellence and recently a NAHB BALA award.

Ryan Lipchek
Vice President of Sales, CBUSA
Ryan Lipchek has been in the construction industry since 1997. After 10 years with a Top 5 national builder, he joined CBUSA, where he has spent 19 years helping grow the company into a network of nearly 1,000 builders producing over 16,000 homes annually and generating more than $12 billion in revenue.
Ryan is an expert in supply chain management, homebuilding and leveraging purchasing power. He speaks nationwide on improving builder profitability by streamlining purchasing processes and implementing effective systems.

Abbie Stanton
Director of Marketing, CBUSA
Meet the moderator
Abbie Stanton leads brand strategy, content development and demand generation for CBUSA. With a background as an entrepreneur, she brings a unique perspective to the challenges builders face, helping translate complex insights into clear, results-driven strategies. She plays a key role in strengthening CBUSA’s market presence and aligning marketing with growth objectives.