2025 Maryland Awards of Excellence

The Maryland Building Industry Association is proud to recognize individual leaders in the home building industry at the Maryland Building Industry Awards of Excellence. The awards feature the prestigious Milton E. Kettler Award, Joseph C. Rodgers Award and Stewart J. Greenebaum Awards. The Volunteer of the Year award and a Woman of the Year awards were also presented along with the The Land Development Council’s Community Development Awards.

Joseph C. Rodgers

Associate of the Year

KC Reed
Rodgers Consulting

KC Reed has shown unwavering commitment to MBIA’s mission through his service as the Association’s representative on the Maryland Department of the Environment’s A-StoRM process—a complex and time-intensive regulatory review that required countless hours of advocacy on behalf of the building industry. Reed is also an active member of MBIA’s Environment Committee and Montgomery County Chapter, where his expertise and leadership continue to strengthen the Association’s voice in environmental and regulatory matters.

Stewart J. Greenebaum Award

Builder of the Year

Tom Baldwin
Schaefer Homes

Tom Baldwin has been a driving force in membership growth and engagement within MBIA. As a Member of the MBIA Board of Directors and Executive Committee and Chair of the MBIA Membership Committee, Baldwin has led numerous successful membership initiatives. He has also served as Team Captain for the Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 Membership Drives, personally recruiting six new members as of October 2025. His leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment exemplify the spirit of the Greenebaum Award.

Milton E. Kettler Award

Lifetime Achievement

Tom Kettler
Kettler Forlines Homes

Tom Kettler has shown a long-standing commitment to MBIA and the industry. A longtime active member of both MNCBIA and MBIA, Kettler serves on the NAHB Leadership Council, represents MBIA at the national level, and is a Board Member of the Builders Development Guarantee Group. He has previously served as President of the Home Builders Care Foundation and Chair of the Montgomery County Chapter. His continued involvement with MBIA’s Montgomery County, Home Builders Care Foundation and Legislative Committees reflects his tireless dedication to advancing the industry and serving the community.

Volunteer of the Year

Brian Resnick