CBH Homes founder Corey Barton named Idaho Business Review ICON honoree

Corey Barton, founder of CBH Homes, received a 2026 ICON Award from the Idaho Business Review at a June 9 ceremony in Boise. The honor recognizes Barton’s three-decade impact on Idaho housing, jobs and community growth, as CBH Homes says its work has touched more than 700,000 lives. Why it matters: - The ICON Award spotlights business leaders whose work has shaped Idaho’s economy and culture. - Barton’s recognition underscores the scale of CBH Homes’ influence in Idaho housing, workforce development and local growth. - CBH Homes says its projects have helped more than 700,000 lives across the state through homes, jobs, vendors, suppliers and community activity. What happened: - Corey Barton, founder of CBH Homes, was named a 2026 Icon Award honoree by the Idaho Business Review. - The awards ceremony took place June 9 at Boise Centre in downtown Boise. - Barton was honored alongside 11 other leaders from Idaho’s business community. - The company says Barton started CBH Homes in 1992 with a pickup truck, a tool belt and a goal of making homeownership more attainable for Idaho families. The details: - CBH Homes says it has served more than 30,000 homeowners since 1992. - The company says it has been Idaho’s No. 1 homebuilder for 19 consecutive years. - CBH Homes says it ranks among the nation’s top homebuilders. - The company has also been recognized as an Idaho Best Place to Work and one of Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Construction. - Ronda Conger, vice president of CBH Homes, said the company’s work has created opportunity for families, trades, vendors, suppliers and communities across Idaho. - CBH says each new neighborhood helps support schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, businesses and jobs. Between the lines: - The award frames Barton’s story as more than a homebuilding success. It positions CBH Homes as a long-running force in Idaho’s broader economic development. - The company is leaning on its history and growth record as it highlights future expansion. - The message is clear: CBH Homes wants its brand to stand for community impact as much as construction volume. What’s next: - CBH Homes says it is moving ahead with a new headquarters called The Starship. - The company says it remains focused on creating more opportunities for Idaho families and communities. - More information is available at the Idaho Business Review ICON Awards and CBH Homes . The bottom line: - Barton’s ICON honor cements CBH Homes as a major Idaho business story, with the company citing both homebuilding scale and statewide community impact.