Press Release – For Immediate Release – February 5, 2025
President of The Victory Companies of Wisconsin named Wisconsin Builders Association Builder of the Year
Germantown, WI – February 2025 — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) announced John Stoker, the president of The Victory Companies, Inc., has been selected as the 2024 Builder of the Year.
The Builder of the Year award is the highest honor WBA can bestow upon a builder member. Each year, one builder is recognized who has made an outstanding contribution to the housing industry in Wisconsin. Nominees are judged on their professionalism, level of activity within their local builder association, the WBA and on the National level as well as in their community.
John Stoker will officially accept the award at WBA’s Celebration of Housing event in June.
John has been a longtime, committed member of the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA), Madison Area Builders Association and the Wisconsin Builders Association, as evidenced by his continued involvement and growth of the industry through mentorship within his own company and the industry as a whole.
Stoker was MBA’s Builder of the Year in 2018, and MBA President in 2017. He has also served on numerous committees and the Construction Arbitration Board. Betterment of the industy has always been important to John, as evidenced by Victory Homes’ continued commitment to the MBA’s Building Trades Career Day and his ongoing support of of education in the building & skilled trades industry.
“We are incredibly proud of John Stoker for his outstanding contributions to the Metropolitan Builders Association and for receiving the WBA’s prestigious Builder of the Year award,” said Toby Van Sistine, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Builders Association. “In addition to serving as MBA president in 2017 and participating in the Parade of Homes for over 20 years, John has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the industry at the state and national levels. His active involvement with the Wisconsin Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, including attending key meetings throughout the year, showcases his commitment to advancing the profession. His support as a sponsor and attendee of countless events has been invaluable. We truly appreciate everything John does for the MBA and are thrilled to see his hard work and dedication recognized with this well-deserved honor.”
In addition to his work supporting and bettering the housing industry, Stoker feels it’s important to give back for the success he’s found in his business. This year, Victory Homes of Wisconsin is partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to build Wisconsin’s first Dream Home® Showplace. Their Acacia model is under construction in Waunekee’s Kilkenney Farms West subdivision, and will be available for viewings during the 2025 Madison Area Spring Parade of Homes. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this home will be donated to St. Jude in their mission to fight childhood cancer and other devastating diseases.
Stoker has recently been awarded several awards by the WBA that exemplify a Builder of the Year, including a 2024 Badger Craftsman Award for Best New Home ($1.25M-$2.25M), 2022 Badger Craftsman Award for Best New Home (Over $1.2M). John was also awarded the 2022 WBA Rising Star Award for his efforts toward the betterment of the housing industry.
ABOUT VICTORY HOMES OF WISCONSIN, INC.
The Victory Companies is the parent company for a family of two distinct home building brands, including Allan Builders, LLC and Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc., and one remodeling division, called Victory Renovations, LLC. The unique combined management and operational structure enables The Victory Companies to build a variety of unique homes, all of which are built with great pride, integrity and expertise. Together these home brands offer a wide variety of base plans to area buyers, as well as custom architectural services.
The combined operational structure of The Victory Companies positions them as a leader in the industry, and provides definite advantages, such as more buying power, more combined years of experience, more timely construction and more dedicated contractors. The Victory Companies only partner with the finest, most reputable contractors and have the unique advantage of being able to consolidate systems to control cost. With each special project and acquisition, the owners and managers have carefully worked to incorporate only the best practices, creating a group of brands that operates without inefficiency or waste, and with great financial strength. For more information, please visit victorycompaniesofwisconsin.com or contact John Stoker at (262) 252-7100.
