B.O.D. Executive Committee
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Wichita Area Builders Association, 730 N Main St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Board of Directors Officer Installations
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Wichita Area Builders Association, 730 N Main St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Wess E. Galyon Building Dedication
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Wichita Area Builders Association, 730 N Main St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
Wichita Area Builders Association to Name Office Building in Honor of Wess Galyon
WICHITA, Kan. — The Board of Directors of the Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) has unanimously voted to name its office building the Wesley E. Galyon Building, honoring Galyon’s lasting impact and dedicated service to the Association, and the home building industry.
A naming dedication ceremony will take place on Friday, February 27, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wichita Area Builders Association office. The ceremony is open to the public, and members of the media are encouraged to attend. Several dignitaries and honored guest will be present to share remarks, including Jim Tobin, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders.
“This building dedication reflects the deep appreciation and respect our membership has for Wess, and his four decades of leadership at this Association and in our community” said Tyler York, President & CEO of WABA. “It is a fitting tribute that will serve as a lasting reminder of his service and commitment.”
Additional details about the ceremony and open house are available by contacting the Wichita Area Builders Association.

Background

Founded in May 1951, Wichita Area Builders Association represents professionals across the residential building industry and associated industries in south central Kansas, promoting advocacy, education, workforce development, and community engagement. Wesley “Wess” Galyon was hired as WABA’s President & CEO in 1986. He led a capital campaign at the turn of the century, along with Steve Robl and other senior members at the time, which led to the financing and construction of WABA’s headquarters. The building was completed and opened in 2001. WABA’s Board of Directors named Galyon as President Emeritus in March 2025. Galyon plans to retire on February 27, 2026.

Board of Directors
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Wichita Area Builders Association, 730 N Main St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Spring Parade of Homes
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12, 2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | KS

Spring Parade of Homes
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Wichita KS & Surrounding Areas

WABA's 75th Anniversary & Cornerstone Award Banquet
2026-04-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Doc B-29 Superfortress Hangar at Eisenhower National Airport, 1788 South Airport Road, Wichita, KS, 67209, United States
Join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate 75 years since our Association’s founding, honor our legacy member leaders, and look ahead to the next generation’s leaders in the local home building industry. During this event, we will announce the honoree receiving the 2026 Wess Galyon Cornerstone Award, and hear a keynote from WABA’s own Carl Harris (National Association of Home Builders Board Chairman, 2024-25). More exciting programming details to come!
Pricing Info – Purchase Tickets

General Admission: $150 (includes dinner and two bar drink tickets)
VIP Ticket: $250 (early entry for an VIP social hour, and take home limited edition WABA 75th merchandise!)
Table Sponsorship: $1,250 (10 GA tickets included)
Cornerstone Club Members: simply contact Ashley Leis at ashley@wabahome.com to confirm your RSVP

Event Timeline

5:00 pm – VIP Social Hour
6:00 pm – Doors Open for General Admission, Social Hour
7:00 pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – Program Begins
9:00 pm – Program Ends, bar open until 11:00pm

WABA Golf Tournament – Happy Gilmore Classic
2026-05-08 07:30 - 16:30 | Hidden Lakes Golf Course, 6020 S Greenwich Rd, Derby, KS, 67037, United States
Join WABA for the Happy Gilmore Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Hidden Lakes Golf Course in Derby, KS. This 4-person scramble kicks off with an 8:30 AM shotgun start and includes lunch, drinks, games, prizes, and more. Enjoy a fun, themed day on the course with raffles, a costume contest, and great networking opportunities. Registration is $125 per golfer, with limited team spots available—sign up by April 25 to secure your place!

Build-Pac Golf Tournament
2026-08-14 | Sand Creek Golf Course, 920 Meadowbrook Dr, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

Fall Parade of Homes
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | KS

Clay Shoot
2026-10-16 | Sportsman’s Training Center, 1419 SW 120th St., Augusta, 67010, United States

Build My Future
2026-10-21 | Kansas Star Event Center, 777 Kansas Star Dr, Mulvanwe, Kansas, 67110

Chili Cook-Off
2026-10-29 | KS

WABA Christmas Open House
2026-12-03 | Wichita Area Builders Association, 730 N Main St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

73rd WABA Home Show – Day 1
2027-01-29 | Century II Convention Center, 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202

73rd WABA Home Show – Day 2
2027-01-30 | Century II Convention Center, 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202

73rd WABA Home Show – Day 3
2027-01-31 | Century II Convention Center, 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202
