The Housing Advocate

26: Meet SUHBA's 2026 President, Ashlee Weller Preston

We’re joined by SUHBA’s 2026 President, Ashlee Weller Preston, of Sunterra Construction. Coming from a long line of builders, Ashlee discovered her passion for construction at a young age and is now making history as the organization’s first female president. During her service, she is focusing on inspiring the next generation of builders and bringing more awareness to mental health in the industry.Connect with us on social media:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.suhba.com⁠⁠⁠The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. It is hosted by SUHBA’s Government Affairs Director, Stacy Young.

25: Land Use, Legislation & Utah's Housing Challenges (w/ Representative Neil Walter)

Utah is growing fast—and lawmakers like Representative Neil Walter play a crucial role in shaping the landscape. In this episode, Neil discusses his recent legislative work, including a new law sparked by one municipality's attempt to block a homeowner from participating in the St. George Area Parade of Homes. From protecting private property owners’ rights, to strengthening land use and housing policy, Neil and Stacy discuss how the collaboration of all stake holders is vital to resolving Utah's housing challenges (including Home Builders Associations, the League of Cities and Towns, and lawmakers alike.) Tune in for a grounded, candid conversation about what’s changing, what needs work, and where Utah goes next. Connect with us on social media:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠www.suhba.com⁠⁠The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. It is hosted by SUHBA’s Government Affairs Director, Stacy Young.

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

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 development in Southern Utah.Connect with us on social media!⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠www.suhba.com⁠The Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. It is hosted by SUHBA’s Government Affairs Director, Stacy Young.

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

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: 20:00 ]Learn how SUHBA's Board of Directors came to the decision to create this new category, and why they believe it’s a strategic move forward that will help bridge the gap between builders and city leaders.Through thoughtful design, innovation, and collaboration, this new category aims to inspire policy change, highlight cutting-edge construction practices, and foster meaningful conversations about the future of housing in our communities.The group also touches on some major challenges builders are facing in national politics, including immigration, the rising cost of materials, and public lands.Episode Resources:Statement of Purpose: Spotlight on Innovation Parade Home: https://d1a8dioxuajlzs.cloudfront.net/accounts/8906/original/2027_Spotlight_on_Innovation__Parade_Home_Criteria_and_Application_070125__yNrcglCDuVVIolb.pdf?1752684069

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

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 challenges and opportunities facing Southern Utah.They also touch on the new “Spotlight on Innovation” Parade Home that will be featured for the first time in The 2026 St. George Area Parade of Homes.The trio explores what’s driving transformation in our expanding desert community—and what needs to happen to keep Washington County livable for everyone.🎧 Tune in for a candid, insightful discussion about the future of one of Utah’s fastest-growing areas.Episode Resources:Missing Middle Housing, Opticos Design. LINKUrban3 Case Studies Archive. LINKAddressing Challenges to Affordable Housing in Land Use Law, Harvard Law Review. LINKNIMBYs Dominate Local Zoning Meetings, Bloomberg CityLab. LINKFollow us on Social MediaInstagramYouTubeFacebookThe Housing Advocate is brought to you by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. It is hosted by Stacy Young, SUHBA’s Government Affairs Director.