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About the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati
The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is a professional organization of builders, developers, remodelers, and related businesses who aspire to be on the leading edge of homebuilding through networking, education, and industry advocacy. Join the HBA to take advantage of our great benefits.
HBA builders, developers, and remodelers pass an extensive vetting process, providing references from customers and vendors, lenders, and fellow members before being accepted in the HBA. They’re required to comply with the HBA’s code of ethics, build to the HBA’s industry standards, offer the HBA’s one-year limited warranty, and participate in the HBA’s consumer affairs process. Find a builder, developer, or remodeler in our online directory.
The HBA also produces HOMEARAMA®, America’s premier new home showcase each year around the Cincinnati area. The HBA also produces HOMEARAMA®’s sister show, CiTiRAMA®, every other year in partnership with the City of Cincinnati. Learn about our upcoming events.
Our Mission
The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is a professional organization of builders, developers, remodelers, and related businesses who aspire to be on the leading edge of homebuilding through networking, education, and industry advocacy.
2020: The Year In Review
2023 COMMITTEES/FORUMS/COUNCILS/BOARDS
Get better connected with the HBA by joining a committee, forum, or council in 2023. Contact the staff liaisons for more information on any of the groups listed below. The Chairs are listed after each Group. Other groups will be added as necessary. Some groups have limited membership openings.
ADVOCACY:
BUILD-PAC COMMITTEE (GREG BERLING/ETHAN MCALPINE)
Mission: Provides political action support and funding for candidates for public office that have an impact on government policy and regulations.
Time Commitment: Meet quarterly; attendance at a variety of political functions.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
BUILD-PAC CLAY SHOOT (GREG BERLING/ETHAN MCALPINE)
Mission: Coordinates the annual clay shoot to raise money for the PAC.
Time Commitment: Meets three times (before the event). Volunteer day of the event by coordinating day of events, etc. Some additional duties may include raffle prize shopping, grounds set-up, etc.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (BRAD OLINGER/ETHAN MCALPINE)
Mission: Coordinates initiatives including presentations, career days, scholarship programs, and specific events to generate interest in construction-related careers.
Time Commitment: Depends on specific activities.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE (ADRIENNE RUSS)
Mission: Creates a culture that promotes and values diversity, equity and inclusion within the HBA and the residential construction industry.
Time Commitment: Meets monthly; attendance at sponsored events and serves as a community advocate.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
OPERATIONS:
ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (TERRY SIEVERS/ALAN SCHMIDT, S.R.)
Mission: Reviews year-end financial report and results of the year-end independent accountant’s review. Responsible for reviewing and recommending internal control processes. Additionally, the committee is responsible for investing long-term financial assets and allocations to the building, capital, and legal reserve funds.
Time Commitment: Meets quarterly or as necessary. No appointments available at this time.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
BUILDER APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MICHELLE MORAN)
Mission: Reviews applications for builder/remodeler/developer membership to determine eligibility and makes recommendations to the board of directors.
Time Commitment: Meets as necessary.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
INDUSTRY STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ALAN SCHMIDT, JR.)
Mission: Follow-up, including site visits, regarding public complaints related to builder member construction performance standards.
Time Commitment: As necessary.
Staff Liaison: Karen Pfeiffer, kpfeiffer@cincybuilders.com.
HOME SHOWS:
CiTiSCAPES® OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (ALAN GERBUS)
Mission: Coordinates implementation of 2021 urban home show in September.
Time Commitment: Meets monthly through August.
Staff Liaison: Karen Pfeiffer, kpfeiffer@cincybuilders.com
DEMONSTRATION HOME COMMITTEE (ALAN GERBUS)
Mission: Coordinates all aspects of the HBA demonstration home at CiTiRAMA® 2019.
Time Commitment: Meets as necessary.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
HOMEARAMA® OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (ALAN GERBUS)
Mission: Coordinates implementation of 2021 single site June show and plans special events included in the show.
Time Commitment: Meets through June.
Staff Liaison: Karen Pfeiffer, kpfeiffer@cincybuilders.com
LEADERSHIP:
EDUCATE, ENGAGE, & EXPERIENCE (E3) BOARD (DUSTIN KREIGER/SCOTT BAKER)
Mission: Develops, organizes, and provides oversight to various networking events, including Table Top Nite and our annual Golf Outing. Activities are facilitated through a variety of committees.
Time Commitment: Depends on the amount of involvement.
Staff Liaison: Carli Carpenter, ccarpenter@cincybuilders.com
NEXGEN COMMITTEE (STEVE BENNETT/JENNIFER COWAN)
Mission: Provides opportunities for young professionals in the residential construction industry to develop business-building relationships. Activities are determined by the council members.
Time Commitment: Depends on the level of involvement.
Staff Liaison: Carli Carpenter, ccarpenter@cincybuilders.com
OHIO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (OVDC) (MATT MAINS/ZACH TOEBBEN)
Mission: Represents industry interests involving engineering standards, planning, zoning, and utilities that impact land development. Facilitates a series of council committees that meet as necessary to review and consult with public officials on proposed regulations impacting residential land development. Hosts quarterly luncheon meetings on a variety of topics related to land development.
Time Commitment: Depends on the amount of involvement.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
MEMBERSHIP:
AMBASSADOR’S COMMITTEE (DUANE PLAPP/ANDREA DAVIS)
Mission: Recruits new members and implements retention programs. Assists in orientation of new members and development of incentive programs.
Time Commitment: Monthly for one hour, in addition to follow-up telephone calls to new and canceled members.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
REFERRAL ROUNDTABLE (CINDY PETERS)
Mission: Provide a forum for HBA members to promote their business on a more personal level via exclusive weekly networking.
Time Commitment: Weekly; limited to 30 maximum (by appointment) to ensure maximum benefit.
Staff Liaison: Lora Brand, lbrand@cincybuilders.com
EVENTS:
GOLF OUTING PLANNING COMMITTEE (NATHAN MADDEN)
Mission: Coordinates the annual golf classic.
Time Commitment: Meets three times (before the August event). Volunteer day of the event by acting as course captain, parking attendant, etc. Some additional duties may include raffle prize shopping, grounds set-up, etc.
Staff Liaison: Carli Carpenter, ccarpenter@cincybuilders.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (CINDY PETERS/MEGAN WILLIAMS)
Mission: Provides for and develops industry-related seminars/programs, including Lunch & Learns for members. Selects speakers, as needed, for HBA events and programs.
Time Commitment: Meets ten times per year for about 1.5 hours.
Staff Liaison: Carli Carpenter, ccarpenter@cincybuilders.com
NEXGEN EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE (STEVE BENNETT/JENNIFER COWAN)
Mission: Provides opportunities for young professionals in the residential construction industry to develop business-building relationships. Activities are determined by the council members.
Time Commitment: Depends on the level of involvement.
Staff Liaison: Carli Carpenter, ccarpenter@cincybuilders.com
TABLE TOP NITE PLANNING COMMITTEE (NICK MEYER/SCOTT BAKER)
Mission: Coordinates the annual trade show.
Time Commitment: Meets up to 6 times beginning August/September. Additional time will be required for facility set up the day before, the day of the event, and breakdown that evening.
Staff Liaison: Carli Carpenter, ccarpenter@cincybuilders.com