Officers
Executive Officer: Chérie Talbert, HBA of Metro Denver, 303-551-6734
President: Tom Kaufman, Antonoff & Company Brokerage, 303-669-8118
Vice-President: John Vitella, Vitella Partners, 303-210-4964
Past-President: Matt Osborn, Front Range Communities, 303-984-9800
Treasurer: TBD
Board Members
Peter Benson, Koelbel & Company, 303-758-3500 ext. 8782
Al Cunningham, PCS Group, Inc., 303-531-4905
Rick Dengler, Brookfield Residential, 303-790-6592
Aaron Foy, BLVDWAY Communities, 303-955.4421
Roger Hollard, Land Perspectives, 303-726-2147
Jeff Kappes, Shea Homes, 720-348-3076
Karl Knapp, CVL Consultants, 720-249-3527
Heidi Majerik, Southern Land Company, 303-888-3866
Glenn Nier, Meritage Homes, 303-406-4232
Carl Nelson, Oread Capital, 303-947-0744
Bruce Rau, Oakwood Homes, 303-486-8500
Diana Rael, Norris Design, 303-892-1166
James Spehalski, Marathon Land, 303-920-9400
Peter Tobin, Land Title Guarantee Company, 303-321-1880
"Being involved with the MHC allows me to stay current on local issues that face the homebuilding industry while building valuable relationships with key decision makers." - Diana Rael, Norris Design, 2014 MHC President
"My involvement in the MHC has given me the opportunity to interact with the elected officials in local jurisdictions important to my business. The relationships I've developed have been invaluable." - Matt Osborn, Front Range Communities, 2014-15 Government Affairs Committee Chair
Membership Requirement
HBA member in good standing
Events Produced
The MHC hosts one premier event every year, the Political Forum. Save the Date for the 2018 event to be held Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The Political Forum topic will be Limited-Growth: What's Next?
Contact Chérie Talbert HBA Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of the Metro Housing Coalition Political Committee 303-551-6734 at any time during the year to secure the purchase of your table! As a reminder, tables sell out quickly.
Mission Statement
The Metro Housing Coalition is the political arm of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metro Denver. Led by a Board of Directors composed of HBA builder and associate members, the MHC works to inform local and state governmental officials about homebuilding issues through the election process, individual meetings, workshops and events.
2018 Election Guides - Now Available!
The Metro Housing Coalition (MHC) is the political committee of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA). Led by a Board of Directors composed of 18-20 HBA Builder and Associate Members, the MHC works to educate local officials at the municipal and county levels about HBA issues through the election process, individual meetings, forums and events.
The MHC interviews and supports political candidates based on permit activity and issues within our territory covering thirty-four municipalities and eight counties in the metro Denver region. *Those who elect to interview with the MHC and those who support a vibrant and affordable housing market are those who receive an endorsement and/or a contribution from the Metro Housing Coalition.
Click Here to access the list of candidates that the MHC voted to endorse in the Fall 2018 elections.
Click Here to access the Colorado Association of Home Builders' Statewide Ballot Questions and Statewide & Legislative candidate voting recommendations.
2018 Political Forum
Mark your calendar for the 2018 MHC Political Forum: For sponsorship and ticket information, contact Peter Tobin, Glenn Nier, or Jeff Kappes
About the MHC Political Committee
Over the past 5 years, 80% of those candidates who have been supported and endorsed by the MHC have been elected into office in the 34 municipalities and 8 counties within the Denver Metro area. We also support state level candidates either in a supporting role with our statewide association or directly as determined by an annual analysis of races.
Get to Know Us
The MHC Board of Directors is made up of a representation of home builders, developers, and associate members of the HBA of Metro Denver. The Board acts as the governing body of the MHC with the authority to establish policy and implement the objectives of the MHC. The Board consists of up to twenty directors.
Benefits
- Advance the interests and political awareness of the homebuilding industry in Metro Denver.
- Support local and state level candidates as determined by an annual analysis of races.
- Work to improve the political climate for the homebuilding industry within the Metro Denver region.
- Help our members and elected officials play a more active role in the public policy and political process surrounding homebuilding issues.