Coaching Legend Lou Holtz to Kick Off 2009 Builders' Show

	Lou Holtz

Lou Holtz, the celebrated coach of Notre Dame who was named to the College Football Hall of Fame earlier this year, will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas on Jan. 20-23.

Widely regarded as one of the most successful college football coaches in history and the only coach to take six different college teams to bowl games, the West Virginia native began his coaching career in 1969 at the College of William & Mary, followed by head coaching positions at the University of Minnesota, University of Arkansas, North Carolina State University and then a season as head coach of the NFL's New York Jets.

In 1985, Holtz became the 27th head coach of Notre Dame. He spent 11 seasons, taking what was a struggling team and building a program that achieved the longest winning streak in the school's storied football history.

Following his retirement from Notre Dame in 1996, Holz joined CBS Sports' “College Football Today” for two seasons before becoming head coach at the University of South Carolina for six seasons. No longer coaching, he currently serves as a college football analyst on ESPN and tours the country as a motivational speaker.

“If what you did yesterday seems big,” the much-quoted couch has said, “you haven’t done anything today.”

Grand Opening Ceremonies to Feature Holtz’ Keynote, 44th Presidential Inaugural Address

The IBS Grand Oopening ceremonies will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 and feature Holtz’ keynote address as well as a live broadcast of the 44th Presidential Inaugural Address from Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Then, throughout the show, attendees will hear from some of the nation’s top business leaders representing a wide range of industry specialties. Speakers include renowned green business expert Andrew Winston, founder of Winston Eco-Strategies; Kevin Freiberg, professional speaker and founder and CEO of the San Diego Consulting Group, Inc.; and Peter Hart, top public opinion analyst and founder of Peter D. Hart Research Associates.

“We are thrilled to have such extraordinary speakers presenting at the show this year,” noted NAHB Chairman Sandy Dunn. “Especially in these challenging times for our industry, attendees will benefit from hearing the advice of a legendary motivator and coach, as well as from some of the top minds in the business world on strategies for success in a changing marketplace.”

This year, IBS will feature more than 1,700 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services, and more than 250 education sessions or programs designed to help members stay current on industry trends and issues.

Educational session topics range from green building and construction codes to 50+ housing, design and business management. IBS will also feature numerous networking events and home tours.

In particular, The New American Home will showcase the latest in green building technology, the hottest trends in outdoor living and the most up-to-date building techniques.

IBS is expected to attract more than 90,000 attendees from around the U.S. and more than 100 countries, representing every facet of the home building and related industries.

For more information and to register, visit www.BuildersShow.com.

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