The Business of Building Homes with Berks Homes
Ben Horning, Chief Development Officer
Katie Detwiler, Chief Experience Officer
Join Ben Horning and Katie Detwiler, a brother and sister team, leading Berks Homes. Hear the Berks Home story from them and then enjoy a Q&A as they talk homes, family business, ups & downs, and more.
Ben has been in the Berks Homes ecosystem for 19 years with 10 of those years starting and operating their remodeling company. Along the way, he's occupied a wide variety of roles, however his main areas of focus are Product Development and Cost Control. He loves the variety of homebuilding and working beside all the different people it takes to operate within this industry.
Katie is in her 21st year working at Berks Homes. Like Ben, she has done a little bit of everything in the business to make sure she can be competent enough in all areas to make the decisions for the direction of the business that need to be made. Her true area of expertise is Branding and Marketing, so those are the topics she will gravitate towards in conversation, but she is passionate about all aspects of the business because they all contribute to the success of their people and the business.
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ABOUT BERKS HOMES
The current chapter of our story began with a 19-year-old buying a nail gun and an air compressor in a diner parking lot. We’ve come a long way since then, but these humble beginnings serve as a reminder that we all have to start somewhere, and that start created the foundation of who we are today. We believe in a few simple truths... life is meant to be enjoyed through hard work, surrounding yourself with great people, and intentional times of rest. If you look closely, you will see our sales centers are not open on Sundays, because we believe in the opportunity to participate fully in faith communities, we believe in the value of rest, and the importance of time to spend with family and friends. We are committed to upholding the beliefs written above, so we created Guiding Principles describing who we are, what we are trying to accomplish, and how we are going to get there. Having this clear and consistent message provides the path for the success of each employee, and in turn, our partners and customers.
Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Doubletree by Hilton Reading
701 Penn St.
Reading, PA 19601
**parking is complimentary when using the DoubleTree garage - please remember to input your license plate number into one of the kiosks before you leave the event**
Fees/Admission
$35 / GRCA Members
$50 / Future GRCA Members
Advanced Registration Required
Contact Information
Katie Johnsen
610-898-7779
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