Summit Overview 

Join us for a full-day event from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., focused on advancing practical solutions to improve housing affordability and accessibility across the country. 

Start your day with a networking breakfast and stay for a closing reception to connect with peers and leaders across sectors. The Summit will provide catered breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception. 

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Agenda

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

     Networking Breakfast 

Begin the inaugural Housing Summit by meeting fellow leaders and professionals from across the housing ecosystem.  

 

9:30 - 9:40 a.m.

     Welcome Remarks  

  •  Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

Addressing the national housing shortage is a business imperative. Hear from the U.S. Chamber’s housing policy lead in 

this short welcome address.  

 

9:40 - 10:20 a.m.

     Building for Growth: The Business and Industry Viewpoint 

  • Makinizi Hoover, Strategic Advocacy and Housing Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  

  • Eileen Braden, Head of U.S. Government Relations, JPMorganChase 

  • Ken Wingert, Chief Advocacy Officer, National Association of Home Builders 

  • Heather Kennedy, Vice President of Government Relations and External Communications, Home Depot

Balancing housing supply with growing demand is essential for improving affordability, driving economic growth, and supporting workforce mobility. In this discussion, national industry leaders share how their organizations are advancing solutions to strengthen the nation’s housing foundation and unlock growth across the economy. 

 

10:20 - 10:55 a.m.

     The ROAD Ahead: Federal Solutions to Unlock Housing Supply 

  • Senator Pete Ricketts (R–NE)  

  • Senator Tina Smith (D–MN)  

  • Moderated by Rodney Davis, Head of Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

Following Senate passage of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 – a bipartisan measure to reduce regulatory barriers, streamline permitting, and expand affordable housing supply – Senators Pete Ricketts and Tina Smith discuss the path ahead for implementing federal solutions that support local growth and economic opportunity. 

 

10:55 - 11:35 a.m.

     Breaking the Barriers to Building 

  • Marty Mitchell, CEO, Mitchell & Best Homes   

  • Betsy Conway, Director, Lowe’s Foundation  

  • Bill Owens, First Vice Chairman, National Association of Home Builders  

  • John Crosby, President and Chief Executive Officer, Window and Door Manufacturers Association

  • Joe Harris, Vice President of Government Advocacy, National Association of Realtors

From zoning and permitting restrictions to workforce shortages and tariffs, local business leaders share how these challenges are delaying construction, driving up costs, and limiting new housing supply. 

 

11:33 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

     From Capitol Hill to Main Street: Housing Policies that Work 

  • Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) 

  • Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR)

  • Moderated by Rodney Davis, Head of Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  

Members of Congress share how federal action can empower local progress - highlighting the work being done in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance housing solutions that strengthen communities and drive economic growth across the nation. 

 

12:05- 12:35 p.m.

     Strong Foundations: A Playbook for Housing and Economic Growth  

  • Tobias Peter, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute and Co-Director, AEI Housing Center 

  • Arthur Gailes, Research Fellow, American Enterprise Institute 

  • Duke McLarty, Executive Director, Groundwork Workforce Housing for Northwest Arkansas 

  • Moderated by Erik Eppig, Director of Coalitions, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  

Strong Foundations is a groundbreaking initiative offering more than 6,000 localized housing playbooks designed to help leaders connect data to action. This session will explore how policymakers, business leaders, and community partners can leverage the playbook to guide strategies that expand supply, improve affordability, and strengthen local economies. 

 

12:35 - 1:40 p.m.

     Networking Lunch  

 

1:40 - 1:45 p.m.

     New Release of Building Blocks: State and Local Opportunities to Increase Housing Supply

  • Heather Higginbottom, Head of Research, Policy & Insights for Corporate Responsibility, JPMorganChase 

Be the first to explore JPMorganChase’s new report on housing solutions across states and communities – offering fresh insights to help leaders build stronger, more resilient local economies. 

 

1:45 - 1:50 p.m.

     The Montana Miracle  

  • The Honorable Greg Gianforte, Governor, State of Montana 

 

1:50 - 2:35 p.m.

     Blueprints for Success: State and Local Reforms 

  • Representative K. Joseph Shekarchi, House Speaker, State of Rhode Island General Assembly 

  • Tiffany D. Thomas, Council Member, Houston City Council  

  • Brita Wallace, General Counsel, Texans for Reasonable Solutions 

  • Moderated by: Dennis C. Shea, Executive Vice President and Chair, J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy  

Learn how state and local leaders are turning housing reform into results – offering practical blueprints for success that are helping communities grow and thrive. 

 

2:35 - 3:05 p.m.

     Local Spotlight: Building Forward Through Small Business 

  • Brendan McCluskey, Principal, Trident Builders  

  • Mark Reed, Founder and President, SURE Development Company  

  • Dr. Meleny Thomas, Executive Director, South Baltimore Community Land Trust, Inc.  

  • Moderated by Mark Anthony Thomas, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee  

Exciting developments are underway in Baltimore, Maryland, thanks to a local consortium spearheaded by Brendan McCluskey of Trident Builders. Hear how regional partners are paving the way for stronger solutions in housing, sustainability, and economic mobility. Learn ideas for scaling in your own communities. 

 

3:05 - 3:45 p.m.

     Capital that Builds Communities 

  • Lionel Lynch, Head of Workforce Housing Solutions, J.P. Morgan Commercial Real Estate  

  • Ryan Donovan, President and CEO, Council of Federal Home Loan Banks  

  • Lori Chatman, President – Capital Division, Enterprise 

  • Stockton Williams, Executive Director, National Council of State Housing Agencies  

  • Moderated by Mike Flood, Senior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

Learn how banks, community lenders, and housing finance agencies are partnering with public and private sector leaders to accelerate innovative financing strategies that expand access to housing, support local growth, and build stronger foundations for the future.

 

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

     The Path to Accessible and Affordable Homeowners Insurance   

  • Martin (Marty) Hansen, Head of Regulatory Policy, Liberty Mutual 

  • Glenn Westrick, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Travelers

  • Angela Nelson, Director, Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance 

  • Moderated by Fox Parker, Director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

Explore the critical role insurance plays in homeownership and the principles that can make homeowner policies more affordable and accessible across the country. This panel will discuss new research findings from the U.S. Chamber and highlight the principles that contribute to robust and competitive insurance markets. 

 

4:15 - 4:20 p.m.

     Closing Remarks and Next Steps 

  • Makinizi Hoover, Strategic Advocacy and Housing Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

The inaugural Housing Summit is just the beginning. Learn how you can partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the year ahead to infuse the business community’s unique perspectives into the national housing conversation. 

 

4:20 - 5:30 p.m.

     Networking Reception