The HBA Staff
RENEE ZENTZ
Chief Executive Officer Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 115 | Email Cell Phone: 719-231-3904 Oversees the operations of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs and Careers in Construction Colorado. Committees and Councils: Executive Committee, Board of Directors, liaison to HBA Cares and Careers In Construction. In the community, Renee is an integral member of the Quality Community Group, Pikes Peak Community College Foundation, Workforce Development, NAHB Board of Directors, CAHB Board of Directors. Learn more about Renee: hbacolorado.com (2012) | csbj.com (2016) |
MARLA NOVAK
Director of Government Affairs Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 114 | Email Cell Phone: 719-231-3906 Directs and performs daily operations of the HBA Government Affairs Department to include public policy, issues management, regulatory and technical affairs, and political committee management. These objectives are achieved through monitoring local government agendas and actions for items impacting the industry, recommending responses, identifying proactive measures, and maintaining lines of communications with local government officials within the CSHBA jurisdictions Committees and Councils: Political Action Committee, Public Policy Council, CAHB Government Affairs Committee |
RHONDA SCUREK
Director of Member Services Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 119 | Email Cell Phone: 719-660-1380 Directs all membership programs which include recruitment, retention and engagement within the association. Plans and coordinates the HBA home shows as well as membership events such as the Annual Awards Ceremony, PAC Golf Tournament, Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament, Builder Product Expo, Chili Fest, Annual Membership Reception and Board Installation, Party on the Patio and the Holiday Party. Committees and Councils: Membership Committee, Leadership Development & Emerging Leaders, Parade of Homes, PAC Golf Committee, Home Show Committees, All Members Cup Golf Committee |
SHIRLEY ROUSE
Director of Operations Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 117 | Email Cell Phone: 719-440-4171 Oversees all business operations, people and ventures. Also responsible for IT, Human Resources, office management and all HBA communications. Committees and Councils: Sales & Marketing Council, Finance Committee |
AMANDA DEMARCO
Regulatory Affairs and Education Coordinator Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 128 | Email Works directly with the Director of Government Affairs (DGA) of the Housing & Building Association (HBA) to monitor and review all government regulatory activities that affects the housing and building industry. Cultivates and maintains strong working relations with members, government and regulatory agencies, and other statewide organizations on issues that affect the housing and building industry. Facilitates member driven educational classes and seminars as needed. Committees and Councils: Utilities Committee, Land Use Committee, Code Review Committee, Tri-Lakes Committee and Education Coordinating. |
LISA WEIDENBACH
HBA Cares & Executive Assistant Phone: 719-592-1800, ext. 127 | Email Executive Assistant: Provides administrative support to the CEO, as well as running the office front desk. HBA Cares: Support the HBA Cares Board of Directors and subcommittees to carry out the tasks of HBA Cares. Committees and Councils: HBA Cares |
BRIDGET SHAWE-GREEN
Membership & Accounting Assistant Phone: 719-592-1800 | Email Provides administrative and accounting support for the day to day needs of the Association. |
Careers In Construction
Glenn Hard
Executive Director Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 120 | Email Cell Phone: Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of Careers in Construction and provides staff support to the Workforce Development Council and its subcommittees and works directly with educators (CTE Directors, teachers) to ensure their program needs are met and appropriate industry support is provided. Committees: Careers in Construction Colorado Board, CICC Marketing Committee, CICC Finance Committee, CICC Home Build Committee, CICC Fundraising Committee, CICC Job Placement Committee |
MARLO ZAHN-ASHER
Workforce Development Coordinator Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 118 | Email This position reports to the Executive Director of Careers in Construction. The Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for working directly with the program’s students and instructors and developing relationships. The Workforce Development Coordinator is tasked with getting to know each student and what their industry-related areas of interests are, potential job opportunities, as well as students’ barriers to employment. The Workforce Development Coordinator helps connect Careers in Construction Colorado (CICC) students to the workforce in construction or construction related fields. Committees: CICC Marketing Committee |
EVA JAMIESON
Workforce Liaison Coordinator Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 116 | Email This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for increasing program funding and enrollment, building industry relationships, coordinating events and job fairs, serving as a program spokesperson, managing social media accounts and administrative support. |