Participation in NIHBA’s committees is an excellent way to get involved in the Association’s activities. It is also a great way to meet your fellow members and support the efforts of the building industry throughout the area.
Note: All meeting times are subject to change depending on other scheduled events.
Communications Committee Karla Wagner, Chairperson
This committee works together to discover opportunities to advertise member businesses and services within the association. They work to brand the association and promote the association to the consumer. The committee meets the 4th Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Budget & Finance Bryan Sebring, Chairperson
This committee is responsible for reviewing the monthly financial statements and for providing oversight and stewardship for the Association's assets. This committee meets monthly as determined by the members.
Education Committee/Green Council Greg Abel, Chairperson
This committee meets to discover ways to better educate NIHBA members and solve the problems and challenges we are faced with in the industry today. The committee organizes Educational Seminars and speakers on pertinent topics. The committee's goal is to help keep NIHBA members abreast of sales techniques, industry issues and customized business solutions. The Education Committee meets the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Governmental Affairs Committee Hank Stillwell, Chairperson
This committee provides the grass roots efforts vital to staying on top of regulatory actions affecting the building industry throughout this area. They deal with issues ranging from proposed building code changes to impact fee ordinances to wetland issues. Members of this committee serve as the eyes and ears of NIHBA when it comes to tracking regulatory efforts affecting the industry. The Governmental Affairs Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Membership Committee Sharon Deresinski, Chairperson
Just as its name implies, the Membership Committee works recruit and retain members. It is their job to develop programs and services of value to the membership. They also work hard at providing opportunities for all of our members to become involved. The group calls new, potential and existing members throughout the year. The Membership Committee meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Program Committee Bret Reifsteck, Chairperson
The Program Committee and its sub-committees plan the monthly General Membership Meetings, the annual Christmas Party; organize the annual Golf Outing and many other social activities for the membership. This committee's dedication to NIHBA brings you the areas best programs and events. The Program Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 9:00 a.m.
Golf Committee Jeff Lincoln, Chairperson
This annual event is very popular with our members and requires months of planning and organizing. If golf is your game, we need you! Contact NIHBA offices for meeting dates and times. The Golf Committee is a Sub-Committee of our Program Committee and meets as needs determine each year beginning a few months before the Golf Outing in August.
Remodeler's Council Jason Werr, Chairperson
This committee is made up of NIHBA Builder Members whose focus is to educate the public, as well as other NIHBA members, on NIHBA's prided list of members that do quality remodeling. This committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.
Call the NIHBA office to join a committee!