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October 6 & 7, 2026

Hyatt Place - Meridian, Idaho

1175 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID 83642

The IMHA Annual Convention is the premier gathering for Idaho’s manufactured housing industry. Bringing together manufacturers, retailers, developers, community owners, industry professionals, and key government leaders, this inaugural event offers valuable insights, meaningful connections, and practical solutions to help shape the future of manufactured housing in Idaho. Join us this October in Meridian for two days of education, networking, industry tours, and conversations focused on building a stronger future for manufactured housing across the state.


Tuesday October 6, 2026

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration/Morning Refreshments/Networking and Visit with Sponsors


8:30 AM to 9:00 AM - General Session – Welcome 

  • Ginger Bidegaray - Executive Director | IMHA
  • Shane Lloyd = IMHA President | Champion Homes
  • Hailie Johnson - IMHA Lobbyist | Youde & Associates


9:00 AM to 9:45 AM - Opening Speaker

Dr. Krista Paulsen | Boise State University

When Communities Change: Making Room for Housing, People, and Possibility.


10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Morning Track Sessions (register for one track)


  • Manufacturer Track
  • Product Innovation 10am - 11am
  • Chuck Bleth - Director of Sales and Business Development | Champion Home Builders
  • Liz Owens - Producing Regional Manager | On Q Home Loans
  • Tom Green - Regional Director of Sales | CAVCO Industries


  • Marketing & Consumer Education 11am - 12pm
  • Jason Hong, VP Client Relations | ManufacturedHomes.com


  • Community Track
  • Legal Forms & Evictions 10am - 11am
  • Amy Knight - Attorney at Law | Parsons Behle & Latimer
  • Idaho Landlord Tenant Law 11am - 12pm
  • Christopher Cook - Partner | Hawley Troxell


  • Housing Consultant Track (Sales)
  • Professional Housing Consultant (PHC) Certification Course 10am - 12pm
  • César Mascorro, Jr. - Founder CEO | MH Sales Mastery


12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - LUNCH



1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Afternoon Track Sessions

  • Manufacturer Track
  • Bridging Industry & Government - 1pm to 2:30pm
  • Sam Zahorka - President | Idaho Association of Building Officials
  • Kiah Jones - Mayor's Housing Advisor | City of Boise
  • Hollie Ann Flansberg - County Assessor | Gem County
  • Cindy Finlayson - Permitting | DOPL State of Idaho
  • Josh Thyer - DMV Policy Manager | Idaho DMV


  • Development in Idaho - 2:30pm to 4pm
  • Jerry Miller - Rural Services Manager | Idaho Commerce
  • Peter Smith - Director, Real Estate | Fennemore Law
  • Jason Tolman - Home Center Manager| Clayton Homes Idaho Falls
  • Hollie Conde - Advocacy Director | Gem State Housing Alliance


  • Community Track
  • Community Management Strategies & Solutions
  • Jimmy Wassem - Sr. Regional Portfolio Manager | CWRES
  • John Hettinger - Owner | Sunflower Community


  • Fundamentals in Fair Housing
  • Logan Miller - Co-Founder | OurPetPolicy
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  • Market Update (Infill Math, Park Valuation, Cap Rates)
  • Andrew Boespflug - Brokerage Services | TOK Commercial
  • Matt Herskowitz - Director | Newmark
  • Retail Track
  • Professional Housing Consultant (PHC) Certification Course 1pm - 5pm
  • César Mascorro, Jr. - Founder CEO | MH Sales Mastery



4:00 PM - 4:30PM - General Session

Idaho's Housing Solution: Working Together to Meet the Moment


4:30 PM - Closing Remarks - Conference Ends


4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Break Until Dinner

5:30 – 6:00 Casual Networking and Cocktails in Hyatt Lobby Bar


6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Topgolf - Dinner and Networking


Wednesday October 7, 2026*

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - CAVCO Nampa Plant Tour (Staggered Tours/Times: Tour types will vary based on participants)


10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Retail Tour & Open House - Clayton Homes Caldwell



12:00 PM - Return to Hyatt (Conference End)


*Transportation will be available for your convenience, for the Plant Tour and Open House. The bus will depart the Hyatt Place Meridian at 8:00 a.m. and return approximately at 12:00 p.m.

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