Forming the Next Generation of Building Industry Leaders
The Young Professional Builders Council (YPBC) focuses on forming young professionals into emerging leaders of the local building industry through educational and social events.
Young Professional Builders Council
Our Mission, Vision, & Values
MISSION
Form the next generation of building industry leaders while providing opportunities to connect, collaborate, develop, and support the community
VISION
Develop a strong network of young building industry professionals, and supply them with infrastructure where they can interact with Frederick County and help them advance personally and professionally.
VALUES
Provide a more meaningful relationship between young professionals and the building industry.
2026 Board of Directors
President
Reed Jimenez,
Verdant Development Group, LLC
Vice President
Brian Cave,
Apex Technology
Secretary
Anthony Gang,
Apex Technology
Treasurer
Emily Grimes,
ECS Mid-Atlantic
Director At Large
Becky Waravdekar,
Rodgers Consulting
Director At Large
Brendan Wharton,
Morgan-Keller
Director At Large
Dillon Myers,
PDR Homes
Director At Large
Kristen Haldeman,
Classic Home Advisors
Director At Large
Jack Wharton,
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning
Immediate Past President
Davien Benjamin,
Rodgers Consulting
No Cost
Eligibility: Any member 18 to 35-year-olds
Primary focus to grow personally/professionally, gain insight on governance, land use, engage w/elected officials, and be the future leaders of the building industry.
Primary focus to grow personally/professionally, gain insight on governance, land use, engage w/elected officials, and be the future leaders of the building industry.