The power of your CBUSA builder network

Topic

Discover what it means to be part of a community of builders instead of doing it alone, and how that community can bring real value to your business.

Solution

Learn how the relationships, shared knowledge, and support that come with being part of a builder community can translate into meaningful business results.

CBUSA value

See how builders are leveraging the power of their network to build stronger businesses, create savings, strengthen partnerships, and support long-term growth.

Meet the speakers

Drew Ondrey is a Graduate Master Builder and residential construction professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He is a founding partner of Southern Green Builders and serves as the builder-in-charge of building products and processes while also driving other strategic management activities.

Drew’s expertise lies in the areas of building science, process improvement, and leading construction process, products and practices. He has spearheaded many collaborative partnerships with leading manufacturers to implement innovative building products in the areas of indoor air quality (IAQ) and advanced construction materials surrounding a building’s structure and envelope. Drew’s collaborative approach to the builder-manufacturer relationship has been featured on several podcasts and continues to blend the latest products with practical implementation strategies.

Drew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a member of several professional organizations, including CBUSA, the National Association of Home Builders, the Texas Association of Builders, and the Greater Houston Builders Association.

When he’s not building homes and driving change in construction, Drew enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his passion for outdoor activities, including boating and fishing.

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.

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.