FGCU honors Christopher Alan Homes as 2026 Alumni Business of the Year

Christopher Alan Homes, has been awarded the 2026 Alumni Business of the Year award by Florida Gulf Coast University. The award is presented to an alumni-owned or alumni-founded business in recognition of its commitment to the community and to FGCU. This year’s recognition highlights the entrepreneurial success and impact of Christopher Alan Homes under the leadership of its founder Ian C. Schmoyer, who accepted the award at the FGCU Alumni Awards event on Feb. 17.

“It is an honor for us to be recognized by FGCU,” said Schmoyer, chairman, president and CEO of Christopher Alan Homes. “As a company rooted in Southwest Florida, we take seriously our responsibility to show up for our community. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and our shared commitment to innovation, craftsmanship and serving our community.”

Schmoyer, a 2004 graduate of FGCU’s Lutgert College of Business, has led Christopher Alan Homes from its 2017 inception to ranking among the nation’s top 100 private and public homebuilders. With core values of Building Better, Creating Opportunities and Fulfilling Dreams, the builder-owned company builds high-quality single-family homes while focusing on efficient design and superior customer service. Christopher Alan Homes also ranks as the No. 1 private homebuilder in Southwest Florida based on single-family permits in 2024.