Christina Presley was installed as the first ever woman President of the HBA.  Chris shared her vision of the future.  “If we build it, they will come…” will be 2015’s recurring theme – building a more robust and profitable member base by offering more value to each member via advocacy, networking and educational support and opportunities.  Chris discussed improving and expanding communication channels, building the HBA brand and becoming the reliable and credible source for new-build or home remodeling information, an emphasis on combatting the labor shortage, and chartering a new Professional Women in Building Council within the HBA of Metro Denver. 

 

In addition to Chris Presley, President, the 2015 Senior Officers are Craig Campbell, President Elect; Karl Knapp, Vice President/Treasurer; Cheryl Schuette, Vice President/Secretary; Angela Harris, Council Board Chair; and Kurt Winfield, President of the Home Builders Foundation.  

 

Installed Board Members include Past President Roger Hollard, Equinox Land Group; Chris Armenta, Blind Corners & Curves, Inc.; Stephanie Beninati, Stratgic Insurance Services; Eric Eckberg, Village Homes; Jim Fitzmorris, JR Engineering, LLC; Miles Grant, True North Builders; Bill Inglis, Meritage Homes; Ken Jensen, Builders Appliance Center; Jeff Kappes, Shea Homes; Matt Mandino, KB Home; Tina Martelon, TriPointe Homes; Rod Mickelberry, Cardel Homes; Kevin Minne, Sun Homes; Scott Moberg, GJ Gardner Homes – Parker; Pam Mullen, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Gary Okonowsky, D.R. Horton, Inc.; Matt Osborn, TriPointe Homes; Bruce Rau, Oakwood Homes; Bill Rectanus, NT Management Inc.; Mick Richardson, Vintage Homes and Land, LLC; Cortney Ridens, Meritage Homes; James Spehalski, Marathon Land Company; John Vitella, David Weekley Homes; Kurt Winfield, Milgard.

 

The 2014 Associate Member of the Year is Ken Jensen, Builder Appliance Center (BAC).

 

The 2014 Builder of the Year is Eric Eckberg, Village Homes - the Colorado Division of William Lyon Homes.

 

The 2014 Volunteer of the Year is Bruce Rau, Oakwood Homes.