Local CEO’s Building Homes in FLL
By Trena Brae
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. 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,” said Brent Burns, Board of Directors, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
“Habitat’s CEO Build shows what’s possible when leaders unite around a shared goal. It’s about more than building houses. It’s about building hope, stability, and a foundation for families to thrive,” said Keith Koenig, Chairman of CITY Furniture.
Brent Burns, CEO Build Co-Chair and Dan Chait, President & CEO of JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Impact Highlights
- 7th annual CEO Build
- $2.5 million raised over the last 7 years
- 109 families housed over the last 7 years
- $13.3 million economic impact of investments
CEO Build is more than an event, it’s a movement.
Habitat Broward extends a heartfelt thank you to all the event participants, see the full list at https://habitatbroward.org/ceo-build/.
Mike Manley, CEO of AutoNation
Get Involved
Robert Taylor Jr., title sponsor of BBI Village with future habitat homeowners at CEO Build 2026.
Habitat Broward offers CEOs and corporate leaders meaningful ways to engage their teams and make a lasting impact:
Build as a Team: Engage your employees through a Company Team Build experience that brings staff together for a hands-on day of service while helping families achieve safe, stable housing.
Join Women Build – October 2026: Support and empower women in our community by participating in Habitat Broward’s annual Women Build, uniting leaders and teams around affordable homeownership.
To learn more or get involved, contact: Erin@HabitatBroward.org and visit https://habitatbroward.org/.