Committees

The HBA has a variety of Committees to get involved in - from Regulatory and Workforce, to Membership and Leadership, to Public Events and Philanthropy. Serving on a committee is a rewarding way to share your expertise and interests with fellow members as we all strive to advance our careers and HBA's goals. 
​The HBA is actively involved in city, state and national issues related to the regulatory process, working for and with our members to promote the housing industry. We focus on impacting housing issues that remove regulatory barriers to building affordable housing, help protect property rights, provide tax relief for small businesses, and assure accessible, affordable financing. For a full calendar click here. 

Regulatory Affairs
CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Representatives from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (RBD) participate with HBA members in discussing items related to everyday operations at RBD, items of general interest, concerns of the building industry, and the building codes and proposed revisions. 
See Committee updates

Chair: Andy Sanchez, Vantage Homes
Co-Chair: Manuel Rodrigues, Campbell Homes 
Staff Liaison: Athena Abeyta | Email
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 AM*

LAND USE COMMITTEE
Reviews land development/building issues in the city and county – zoning subdivision, planning, criteria, fees, ordinances, etc. 
​See Committee updates

Chair: Mark Tremmel, Collaborative Design Group
Co-Chair: Phil Stuepfert, HR Green
Staff Liaison: Athena Abeyta | Email
Meeting Time: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:30 AM* at HBA

UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Representatives from Colorado Springs Utilities participate with HBA members attending in discussions regarding development-related issues, including costs, material specs., timing, regulations, etc. 
See Committee updates

Chair: Tye Tutt, Nor'Wood Development Group
Co-Chair: Austin Lenz, Classic Homes 
Staff Liaison: Athena Abeyta | Email
Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 AM*

​TRI-LAKES COMMITTEE  
This committee discusses issues affecting the industry in the Tri-Lakes Region.
​See Committee updates

Tri-Lakes Chair: Pam Boone, JM Weston Homes​ 
Staff Liaison: Athena Abeyta | Email
Meeting Time: TBD
 
JOBSITE SAFETY COMMITTEE
​The Jobsite Safety Committee strives to improve jobsite safety awareness in our community through education, sharing information, and improved notification of unsafe conditions. We believe that safety is everyone’s responsibility. We discuss safety inspections and injuries in our community, regulatory updates on new or proposed safety regulations, and education needs for HBA members. 
​See Jobsite Safety Updates
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Meeting Time: Fourth Wednesday of every other month at 7:30 AM*; Feb, April, June, August, Oct., Dec ​ 
Chair: Jim McCrary, Classic Homes 
Co-Chair: Jeff Courtright, Planet Granite
Staff Liaison: Athena Abetya | Email

​Government Affairs
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)
The Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs supports the Association in the political process so as to position it as a strong and influential organization. PAC  helps to achieve this by electing candidates to local and State offices who are are pro-business and pro-free market, as well as advocates for private property rights and a growing, vibrant community.

Chair: Kyle Campbell, Classic Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, LLC
Staff Liaison: Marla Novak | Email

​Leadership
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: Andrea Barlow, NES
Co-Chair: Kelly Price, Vanguard Homes
Staff Liaison: Athena Abeyta | Email
​Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30 AM at the HBA

Communications
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Mission: Strategically promote the HBA image, brand, and community perception by delivering communications plans that support the Housing & Building of Colorado Springs’ strategic priorities and elevate its position within the industry and community.
 
Chair: Courtney Mimmo, Central Bancorp
Staff Liaison: Shirley Rouse | Email
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of each month, 8:00 AM at the HBA

​Membership

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MEMBERSHIP 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: JB Baxter, Flying Horse Realty
Co-chair: ​Val Andrews, Specialty Appliance
Staff Liaisons: Rhonda Scurek | Email
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of each month, 8:30 AM at the HBA

Workforce Development
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
In January, 2019, the HBA’s Workforce Development Committee in
partnership with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and with the approval of the HBA Board of Directors was spun off into its own entity as a 501c3 non-profit in partnership - Careers in Construction Colorado (CICC) in order to better facilitate the mission of the Workforce Development committee. CICC has an 11-member board with appointed members representing the HBA and AGC, as well as the education sector.

To get involved with the Workforce Development efforts, members are encouraged to join one of the following subcommittees:
CIC: Back to Work
Finance Committee
Fundraising Committee
Home Build Committee
Job Placement Committee
Marketing Committee
Onboarding Committee

Chair: George Hess - Email
Meets: Varies by Committee/Contact HBA
HBA contact: Kitt Smith  - 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 Public Events
​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.
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Chair:  Tiffany Overholser, Tiffany Homes
Staff Liaison: Shirley Rouse | Email
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday, 3:30 PM at HBA

Philanthropy
​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: Josh Peterson, Vanguard Homes
Vice President: Kevin Remsen, Builders FirstSource
Staff Liaison: Katherine Croft | Email
Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 3 PM at location TBD