HAC Annual Housing Forum

The Housing Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together

Date: Wed. Oct 30, 2024

Time: 08:00: AM - 1:00 PM / Check in and Buffet Breakfast @ 8:00 AM

Location: Convention Center at Black Desert Resort @ 1500 E Black Desert Dr, Ivins, UT 84738

Come join us for a half day of insightful discussions, real solutions and networking opportunities focused on making housing more attainable in Washington County. Learn from industry experts, policymakers, and business and community leaders about the movement underway that's changing how we think about and build housing that meets the needs of our communities. "The Housing Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together" is bringing together multi-sector partners that are making a difference and doing the work to build housing and build community. Take a look at our line-up of speakers below and join us to gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded individuals and be a part of the conversation to help individuals and families live, work and thrive in Southern Utah!

8:30 am Emcee Wendi Bulkley, Athletic Development Officer, Athletics Administration, Utah Tech University

Video: Local Voices on Real-Life Housing Affordability Challenges

Jordan Hess, Legislative Affairs Director, Washington City

The Housing Action Coalition Story: A Journey of Collaboration and Impact

Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist, Zions Bank

Utah's Economic Frontier: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

Emily Merkley, Chief Executive Officer, Washington County Board of Realtors (WCBR)

Real Estate Revolution: Industry Issues & Market Conditions

Panel: Rewriting the Rules to Change the Game

Moderator: Joshua Aikens, Community Affairs, ZONOS

Panel Members

· Timothy B. Anderson – Southern Utah Managing Shareholder, Kirton McConkie

· Patrick Manning – Managing Partner, Reef Capital Partners, Black Desert

· Gregg Robison – Chief Executive Officer, RAM Aviation, Space & Defense

· Sharon Gillespie – Councilmember, City of Ivins/Affordable Housing Task Force Chair

Video: Model Housing Solutions

Panel: Doing What is Right

Moderator: Robert MacFarlane

Panel Members:

· Mayor Chris Hart, City of Ivins

· Mayor Rick Rosenberg, City of Santa Clara

· Jed Nilson – President, Nilson Homes

· Shawn Christensen - President and CEO, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce

Networking Break

Panel: Creatively Building Upon Solutions that Work

Moderator: Mayor Barbara Bruno, City of Springdale

Panel Members:

· Gregg McArthur – Commercial Economic Development SITLA, Washington County

· Sharlene Wilde – Executive Director, NeighborWorks Sun Country Home Solutions

· Stacy Young – Governmental Affairs, Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA)

· Karyn Jones – Vice President, U.S. Bank Wealth Management

Hearthstone Hero Award Presentation

Closing Remarks