FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 27, 2026) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward once again united South Florida’s top business leaders for its 7th Annual CEO Build, a signature initiative focused on addressing the region’s growing need for affordable workforce housing. The event took place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the developing BBI Village community in Fort Lauderdale, the build demonstrated how collective leadership can drive meaningful change for hardworking local families.
The 2026 CEO Build was co-chaired by Brent Burns, Board Member of JM Family Enterprises, and Keith Koenig, Chairman of CITY Furniture. Together, they welcomed executives from a wide range of industries who collectively lead more than 400,000 employees across South Florida. Participants worked alongside Habitat Broward homeowners and skilled volunteers, contributing their time, resources, and expertise to help make homeownership attainable in one of the nation’s most cost-burdened housing markets.
“Working side by side with these dedicated families underscores the impact that collaboration and compassion can have,” said Brent Burns, retired CEO of JM Family Enterprises and member of its Board of Directors. “Affordable homeownership opens doors to stability and opportunity, and we’re honored to support Habitat for Humanity in helping more families achieve that goal. When businesses and communities unite around a shared purpose, we can build lasting strength for generations to come.”
In addition to construction efforts, CEO Build created opportunities for meaningful connection between executives and the families they are helping serve, offering firsthand insight into the challenges many face on the path to homeownership.
“Habitat’s CEO Build shows what’s possible when leaders unite around a shared goal,” said Keith Koenig, Chairman of CITY Furniture. “It’s about more than building houses. It’s about building hope, stability, and a foundation for families to thrive. Being part of something that creates long-term impact in our community is incredibly rewarding.”
This year’s CEO Build was made possible through the support of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., CITY Furniture, WSVN-Channel 7, South Florida Business Journal, and Exquisite Catering by Robert, highlighting the critical role partnerships play in addressing housing affordability.
2026 CEO Build Participating Companies Include:
| Advanced Roofing | Florida Panthers | Ranger Technical Resources |
| Amerant Bank | GL Homes of Florida Corporation | Related Group |
| ANF Group | Go-Tilt Construction | Regions Bank |
| Ansin Foundation | Gulf Building | Rick Case Automotive Group |
| AutoNation | Gunster | Rogers, Morris & Ziegler LLP |
| Baker Tilly x Berkowitz Pollack Brant | Health Business Solutions | Seawood Builders |
| Brody & Associates | HEICO Corporation | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood |
| Broward County Government | Holy Cross Health | Southeast Mechanical Contractors |
| Broward Health | Hudson Family Foundation | South Florida Business Journal |
| Burdette Beckmann, Inc. (BBI) | JM Family Enterprises, Inc. | Stiles Architectural Group |
| C. Davis Electric | Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital | Sunshine Health |
| Casey & Matt Shore Family Fdn. | Memorial Healthcare System | Tekton Construction Corporation |
| Castle Group | Mesirow Financial | The Stacy Foundation |
| Chip LaMarca | Miller Construction | ThriveWell |
| CITY Furniture | Moss & Associates | TransWorld Business Advisors |
| Cleveland Clinic | NatBank | WSVN Channel 7 |
| Denison Yachting | Protiviti | Zimmerman Advertising |
For more details about Habitat for Humanity of Broward and opportunities to get involved, visit www.habitatbroward.org.
About Habitat for Humanity of Broward
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat Broward offers a “hand up” not a “hand out” to families who are unable to qualify for conventional home financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family’s lives and achieve the economic empowerment of homeownership. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Broward please call (954) 945-8031 or visit habitatbroward.org or check us out on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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