What Wichita Area Builders Association does

Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) is a nonprofit trade association founded in May 1951 and headquartered at 730 N Main St in Wichita, Kansas (the Wesley E. Galyon Building, dedicated February 2026). It represents residential home builders, remodelers, and associated industry professionals across south central Kansas, providing advocacy, education, networking, and community engagement services to its membership. WABA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) since its founding, connecting members to national advocacy resources, housing statistics, and industry news.

Core products and services are event- and community-driven rather than technology-based. Flagship offerings include the annual WABA Home Show (72nd in January 2026, 73rd scheduled for January 2027 at Century II Convention Center), seasonal Parade of Homes (Spring and Fall), and Build My Future, a workforce development event at Kansas Star Event Center. Specialized councils — Professional Women in Building, Remodelers, and NextGen — provide targeted programming, while the Builders Care Foundation anchors community charitable work. Member-facing digital infrastructure includes a member portal at wabahome.com and the consumer-facing NewHomesWichita.com directory that routes prospective home buyers to member builders.

WABA's business model combines recurring annual membership dues with event-based revenue. Membership fees from builders, remodelers, and related professionals form the recurring base, supplemented by event revenue streams including Home Show exhibitor booth fees, Parade of Homes participation, golf tournament registrations (e.g., $125 per golfer for the Happy Gilmore Classic), banquet ticket and sponsorship sales (General Admission $150, VIP $250, Table Sponsorship $1,250 for the 75th Anniversary), and ticketed presentations (e.g., $25 per person for safety seminars). The association employs 51–100 people and is governed by a Board of Directors; Tyler York serves as President & CEO following Wesley "Wess" Galyon's retirement on February 27, 2026 after four decades of leadership.

Name

Wichita Area Builders Association

Legal name

Wichita Area Builders Association

Website

https://wabahome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) is a 75-year-old nonprofit trade association serving residential builders, remodelers, and associated industry professionals in south central Kansas through membership, advocacy, events, and education.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from builders, remodelers, and related industry professionals in the residential construction sector in south central Kansas.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Home Shows (exhibitor booth fees), golf tournaments, clay shoots, chili cook-offs, and the 75th Anniversary celebration. Booth pricing and sponsorship opportunities generate income.
3. Golf Tournament Registration: Registration fees for golf tournaments such as the Happy Gilmore Classic at $125 per golfer.
4. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Ticket sales for events including General Admission ($150), VIP ($250), Table Sponsorship ($1,250), and Cornerstone Club membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WABA is a nonprofit trade association serving the residential home building and light construction industry in south central Kansas. Its core service is providing membership-based advocacy, networking, education, and credentialing to builders, remodelers, and related industry professionals, supplemented by signature consumer-facing events (Home Show, Parade of Homes) and the NewHomesWichita.com home-search directory.

Product overview

Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) operates as a membership-based organization offering event-driven products and services to the residential building industry. The core offerings include the annual WABA Home Show and seasonal Parade of Homes events, supplemented by career development initiatives like Build My Future and various member councils (Professional Women in Building, Remodelers, NextGen). The association provides an online member portal and NewHomesWichita.com directory. Events include golf tournaments, clay shoots, chili cook-offs, and an annual Christmas open house. WABA also operates the Builders Care Foundation for community engagement.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• NewHomesWichita.com: The Wichita Area Builders Association's list of new homes and communities in the greater Wichita Area.
• WABA's 75th Anniversary
• Builders Care Foundation

Products and services

• WABA Home Show Annual home show event produced by WABA for builders, remodelers, allied industry exhibitors, and consumers in the Wichita market, featuring exhibitor booths across home building, outdoor living, and related categories.
• Parade of Homes Seasonal home tours (Spring and Fall) allowing prospective home buyers to tour newly built member homes in Wichita and surrounding areas.
• NewHomesWichita.com Consumer-facing online directory of new homes and communities in the greater Wichita area where home buyers search properties, find model hours, and connect with member builders.
• WABA Membership Annual membership program for residential builders, remodelers, and allied industry professionals providing advocacy, networking, education, and a code-of-ethics credential within the south central Kansas market.
• Build My Future Career exploration event hosted by WABA that connects students with construction industry professionals through hands-on exhibits and demonstrations to promote construction trades as a career path.
• Professional Women in Building Council WABA member council focused on professional development and networking for women in the building industry.
• Remodelers Council WABA member council providing remodeling-specific resources, education, and networking for professional remodelers in the Wichita area.
• NextGen Council WABA member council serving the next generation of home building professionals, focused on career development, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• Builders Care Foundation WABA-affiliated charitable foundation supporting community engagement and special projects in the Wichita area.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1951WABA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders, gaining access to national industry resources, advocacy support, statistics, and the ability to participate in national programs and initiatives. This affiliation provides members with NAHB News, housing statistics, and connection to the broader national home building industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association representing the commercial and merit-shop construction industry. Broader incumbent with an overlapping construction-industry mission (advocacy, education, networking, credentialing) but focused on commercial rather than residential construction.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national umbrella trade association for the residential construction industry. WABA is a local affiliate of NAHB, making it the closest structural counterpart operating at the national level with similar advocacy, education, and member-service missions.

Direct peers

• HBA of Metro Denver: Regional HBA serving the Denver metro area. Comparable peer offering builder advocacy, professional development, an annual home show, and specialty councils aimed at residential construction industry professionals.
• Greater Houston Builders Association: Regional home builders trade association serving the Greater Houston area. Directly comparable to WABA as a peer HBA delivering member advocacy, education, signature home shows, and remodeler/remodeling councils to a regional builder membership.
• Atlanta Metropolitan HBA / Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association: Local home builders trade association serving the Atlanta metro. Mirrors WABA's combination of advocacy, member education, signature events (home shows/parades), and specialty councils for women, remodelers, and young professionals.
• Dallas Builders Association: Established local home builders trade association serving the Dallas/North Texas market. Comparable to WABA in mission (advocacy, networking, education, code of ethics) and event-driven model including an annual home show and remodelers council.
• Builders Association of North Central Florida: Regional HBA serving north central Florida. Directly comparable as a member-driven home builders trade association delivering advocacy, education, signature events, and remodeler/council programming to a regional residential construction membership.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City: A regional home builders trade association serving the Kansas City metro area. Directly comparable to WABA as a local HBA offering advocacy, member services, and signature home show/parade events in an adjacent Kansas/Missouri market.

Emerging players

• Kansas Association of REALTORS: The state-level professional association for real estate agents in Kansas. Adjacent peer serving the broader residential real estate ecosystem; comparable in trade-association structure and advocacy focus but covering realtors rather than builders/remodelers.

Regional players

• Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce: The broader business membership organization serving the Wichita region. Adjacent peer in the sense that it also offers member advocacy, networking, and events for the Wichita business community, but covers all industries rather than residential construction specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wichitaareabuildersassocia5192
• Facebookfacebook.com/wabahome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wichita-area-builders-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/wichitaareabuildersassociation
• Xx.com/wabahome

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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