FBA: Built Different (June 2026)

Built Different: Inside a Family Business that Lasts

Join the Family Business Alliance for an authentic and insightful storytelling experience featuring Kevin Heebner and Jesse Heebner of Heeby’s Surplus, Inc.
 
In this candid conversation, father and son will share the real story behind their family business—offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, transitions and opportunities that come with working across generations. From leadership evolution and decision-making to communication and legacy, Kevin and Jesse will provide honest perspectives on what it takes to grow and sustain a family business.
 
This session is designed to spark meaningful dialogue among peers, offering both practical takeaways and relatable experiences for anyone involved in a family-owned business.
 
Come ready to listen, learn and connect with others who understand the unique dynamics of family business.

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Kevin Heebner | Founder & CEO
Kevin Heebner is a Founder and the current CEO of Heeby’s, a local family owned Homecenter based out of Blandon, PA. From a background in demolition, Kevin learned how to sell used building materials and developed a unique perspective of the industry. Together with his wife, Denise Heebner, they opened their doors in 1989, with a focus on providing a quality product at a fair and honest price. A sentiment that still rings true today, 37 years later. Through Kevin’s leadership and hard work, Heeby’s has been able to roll with every punch imaginable and become a local staple for contractors and the DIY crowd alike. Today Kevin can be found at Heeby’s almost every day still as excited to discuss kitchen renovations, and tile options as he was the day they opened. 

Jesse Heebner | General Manager
Jesse Heebner joined the Heeby’s team in 2019, he was brought on to develop a new branch of the growing Heeby’s brand, American Door Products. This arm of the company was built out of necessity and opportunity. A foray into manufacturing to develop their own prehung door line for sale in stores. For the past 7 years Jesse has managed and operated the wholesaler. Using skills and knowledge gained from a lifetime in the family business, he has developed this new endeavor into a reliable asset for the company. Today as a man of many hats Jesse can be found on any given workday either fixing machinery, developing new products, or supporting the everyday operations of Heeby’s.