Modular Home Builders Association Names Roger Lyons to 2026 Hall of Fame
Industry pioneer to be honored for more than six decades of leadership, innovation, and service at the 2026 National Modular Housing Conference
The Modular Home Builders Association (MHBA) has announced Roger A. Lyons as a 2026 inductee into its Hall of Fame, recognizing his extraordinary career and lasting contributions to the residential modular construction industry. Lyons will be honored during the 2026 National Modular Housing Conference, November 16–18, at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia.
Established in 2020, the MHBA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose careers, achievements, and leadership have significantly advanced the modular homebuilding industry. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in four areas: longevity, corporate citizenship, business success, and pioneering innovation. Inductees must have at least 25 years of industry experience and a demonstrated record of service and achievement that has earned the respect of their peers.
With more than 60 years of experience, Lyons exemplifies these qualities.
Lyons began his career in 1962 at Nashua Mobile Homes in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, working on the production line before transitioning into sales and management. Following leadership positions with several housing manufacturers, he joined Poloron Homes Corporation in 1974, where annual modular home sales grew from approximately 150 to more than 500 units during his tenure.
In 1981, Lyons and several partners founded Penn Lyon Homes Corporation, a company dedicated to producing modular structures. Under his leadership, the company experienced remarkable growth, earning recognition from Inc. Magazine in 1987 as the 17th fastest-growing privately held company in America.
Beyond his business accomplishments, Lyons has played an influential role in advancing the industry through professional leadership and advocacy. He served as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders' Building Systems Councils and the National Modular Housing Council, among numerous other industry positions. In 2003, he received the S.A. Walters Award for his significant contributions to the Building Systems Councils and modular construction.
Lyons also helped expand the industry's international reach. Through his consulting work, he assisted companies with modular factory design and development in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. He continued contributing to the industry through Waypaver International until retiring in September 2026 at age 84.
MHBA invites modular homebuilders, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry colleagues to celebrate Lyons' achievements during the National Modular Housing Conference's annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 17. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m.
The conference also features educational sessions, industry discussions, exhibits, and networking opportunities focused exclusively on residential modular construction.
For conference information and registration, visit www.modularhome.org/2026-national-modular-housing-conference/.