Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Colby M. Broadwater III became ACBA’s third president in April 2008, following a 34-year military career in which he garnered numerous accolades. During his tenure, Broadwater has streamlined operations and led the College's efforts to receive accreditation. He is also credited with reducing the College's debt load, reorganizing staffing levels and implementing programs that have increased student enrollment.

It all begins with an idea.

This retired army officer now leads the American College of the Building Arts, which trains the next generations of craftspeople.

Concerned with the lack of skilled artisans to repair the historical structures of America, one private college works hard to fill that gap. The American College of Building Arts is a private learning institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. They are bringing up the next generation of blacksmiths, carpenters, stone carvers, and more. Their emphasis is on training highly skilled craftsmen able to create new and also restore historical landmarks. Their students, upon graduation, have ended up all over the world and across the United States. They have repaired famous landmarks like Mount Vernon, but also have made their own impact on American architecture by creating structures that are built to last for hundreds of years.