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CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Members meet with representatives from the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Regional Building Department and other public agencies to discuss everyday operations, codes, regulations, policies and processes related to residential and commercial construction.

Chair: Kort Henderson, Vantage Homes Corp.
Vice-Chair: Rhett Osko, Classic Homes                                                                                                                                                                                                            Staff Liaison: Amanda DeMarco | Email
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 AM

LAND USE COMMITTEE

UTILITIES COMMITTEE

TRI-LAKES COMMITTEE

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)

The Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs supports the Association in the political process to position it as a strong and influential organization. PAC achieves this by helping candidates who are pro-business, pro-free market, and who advocate for private property rights and a growing, vibrant community, get elected to local and State offices.

Chair: Michael Suggs, NAI Highland, LLC
Vice-Chair: Kyle Campbell, Classic Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, LLC
Staff Liaison: Marla Novak | Email

Public Policy council

Builder and Developer Members meet monthly to address policy issues that affect the development industry, including impact fees, water and regulation. This council is intended for large builder and developer members. It is not part of NAHB

Chair: Ryan Klein, Sherman & Howard
Vice-Chair: Chris Jorgensen, La Plata Communities
Staff Liaison: Marla Novak | Email

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Mission: Identify and develop leaders who support the mission of HBA, understand the depth and breadth of the Association, and are willing to take HBA leadership roles on issues, committees, councils and boards.

Strategic Objective: Foster leadership development. The HBA is known for producing quality industry and community leaders. Leadership succession is our culture.

Chair: JB Baxter, You 1st Realty
Vice-Chair: Staci Combs, Toll Brothers
Staff Liaison: Amanda DeMarco| Email
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the month, 8:00am 

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for recruitment, retention and engagment.

Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Shirley Rouse | Email
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM* at the HBA

Events Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for executing two issues of the HBA’s strategic plan, adopted by the Board of Directors: recruit, retain and engage members and leadership development of the Committee.

Chair: Holly Teague, BrightView Landscape Services
Vice-chair: Matt Uffens, Elevated Views
Staff Liaison: Johanna Hillgrove | Email
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM* at the HBA

Remodelers Council

The Remodelers Council of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs promotes professionalism, education, and integrity in the home improvement industry.

Membership dues are $70 per year and are for the individual, not per company.

Chair: Tom Stewart, Stewart Remodeling
Vice-chair: Shane Nease, C & C Sand and Stone- A Site One Company
Staff Liaisons: Johanna Hillgrove | Email
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of each month, 4:00 PM

parade of homes committee

Coordinates the Annual Parade of Homes (a major fundraising event for HBA), determines sites, monitors developments of sites/adherence to Parade rules, coordinates builder selection, monitors budget and promotion. Members are appointed by the Chair.

Chair: Jeff Cole, JS Homes
Vice-chair: Heather Hoppe, Arlun, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Johanna Hillgrove | Email
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday, 3:00 PM at HBA

Workforce Development Committee

The Workforce Committee provides a forum to promote leadership, innovation, collaboration, and information sharing among construction industry professionals at all levels. Committee members identify specialized programs and services in the areas of talent acquisition and development, labor and employee relations, and education and career awareness to build the support needed to make the construction industry successful.

To get involved with the Workforce Development efforts, members are encouraged to participate in a CICC Home Build, volunteer in the classroom, and assist with fundraising and events.

Chair: Joe Loidolt
Meets: First Wednesday of the month, 3:30PM at HBA
HBA contact: Marlo Asher – Email

CICC Mission: Through partnerships with educational entities and other organizations,
establish and maintain vocational education courses and programs focused on skills training for the various trades within the construction industry, to promote the benefits of career
opportunities in the construction industry to students, parents, influencers, and educators, and develop effective job placement platforms to connect students to industry.

hba cares

This charitable foundation was established by HBA members to help connect the needs of our community to the resources available within the housing and building industry. Visit hbacares.org for more information.

Board President: Jill Lais, The Cutting Edge Realtors
Vice President: Heather Hoppe, Arlun Flooring
Staff Liaison: Lisa Weidenbach | Email
Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 4 PM at HBA