Staff Directory
RENEE ZENTZ
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 115 | Email
Oversees the operations of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs and the HBA Political Action Committee.
Committees and Councils: Executive Committee, Board of Directors, liasion to HBA Cares.
In the community: 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)
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 115 | Email
Oversees the operations of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs and the HBA Political Action Committee.
Committees and Councils: Executive Committee, Board of Directors, liasion to HBA Cares.
In the community: 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)
KITTRICK SMITH
Director of Workforce Development
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 100 | Email
Directs and manages all workforce development operations.
Committees: Workforce Development Committee, Board of Directors
Director of Workforce Development
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 100 | Email
Directs and manages all workforce development operations.
Committees: Workforce Development Committee, Board of Directors
MARLA NOVAK
Director of Government Affairs
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 114 | Email
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 and Workforce Development
Director of Government Affairs
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 114 | Email
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 and Workforce Development
BETHANY SCHOEMER
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 128 | Email
Works directly with the Director of Government Affairs to monitor and review all government regulatory activities that affect the housing and building industry. Cultivates and maintains strong working relations with members, government and regulatory agencies, and other statewide organizations on issues relative to the industry. Identify, schedule, and recruit educational programs needed for CSHBA Members. Coordinate and staff meetings for Technical and other Government Affairs Committees.
Committees and Councils: Land Use Committee, Utilities Committee, Code Review Committee, Tri-Lakes Committee, Fountain Committee, Remodelers Council and Jobsite Safety.
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 128 | Email
Works directly with the Director of Government Affairs to monitor and review all government regulatory activities that affect the housing and building industry. Cultivates and maintains strong working relations with members, government and regulatory agencies, and other statewide organizations on issues relative to the industry. Identify, schedule, and recruit educational programs needed for CSHBA Members. Coordinate and staff meetings for Technical and other Government Affairs Committees.
Committees and Councils: Land Use Committee, Utilities Committee, Code Review Committee, Tri-Lakes Committee, Fountain Committee, Remodelers Council and Jobsite Safety.
RHONDA SCUREK
Director of Member Services
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 119 | Email
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, PAC Golf Committee, Home Show Committees, All Members Cup Golf Committee, special events.
Director of Member Services
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 119 | Email
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, PAC Golf Committee, Home Show Committees, All Members Cup Golf Committee, special events.
SHIRLEY ROUSE
Events & Operations Manager
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 117 | Email
Assists in creating a member experience that is undeniably worth the price of membership as well as manage the operations of the Association.
Committees and Councils: Parade of Homes, Sales & Marketing Council, Board of Directors.
Events & Operations Manager
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 117 | Email
Assists in creating a member experience that is undeniably worth the price of membership as well as manage the operations of the Association.
Committees and Councils: Parade of Homes, Sales & Marketing Council, Board of Directors.
BRITAIN GARZA
Communications Manager
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 116 | Email
Oversees all marketing, communications, and branding efforts for promoting the HBA brand and its brand extension by delivering communication plans that support the Association's strategic priorities and elevate its position within the industry and the community. Manages the HBA's website, social media channels, weekly e-newsletter, marketing and event material creation and oversight, and drives strategic marketing campaigns.
Committees and Councils: Board of Directors
Communications Manager
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 116 | Email
Oversees all marketing, communications, and branding efforts for promoting the HBA brand and its brand extension by delivering communication plans that support the Association's strategic priorities and elevate its position within the industry and the community. Manages the HBA's website, social media channels, weekly e-newsletter, marketing and event material creation and oversight, and drives strategic marketing campaigns.
Committees and Councils: Board of Directors
AMILIA POLING
Event Sales Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 126 | Email
The Event Sales Coordinator assists the Director of Member Services with the operation of events. Responsibilities include booth sales for the home shows, advertising sales for the Parade of Homes magazine, and other duties as assigned.
Event Sales Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 126 | Email
The Event Sales Coordinator assists the Director of Member Services with the operation of events. Responsibilities include booth sales for the home shows, advertising sales for the Parade of Homes magazine, and other duties as assigned.
KATHERINE CROFT
Leadership Development & HBA Cares Coordinator
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 127 | Email
Directly supports the activities of HBA Cares and it's Board of Directors, the Leadership Development Committee, and the Emerging Leaders Program.
Leadership Development & HBA Cares Coordinator
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 127 | Email
Directly supports the activities of HBA Cares and it's Board of Directors, the Leadership Development Committee, and the Emerging Leaders Program.
BRIDGET SHAWE
Membership & Accounting Assistant
Phone: 719-592-1800 | Email
Provides administrative and accounting support for the day to day needs of the Association.
Membership & Accounting Assistant
Phone: 719-592-1800 | Email
Provides administrative and accounting support for the day to day needs of the Association.
WENDY CLARK
Workforce Development Program Coordinator
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 118 | Email
This position reports to the HBA Cares and Workforce Development Coordinator 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. This position requires a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to promote and expand the Careers in Construction Program as described in the WORK Act Grant Program. This is a 17-month full-time position.
Workforce Development Program Coordinator
Phone: 719-592-1800, ext 118 | Email
This position reports to the HBA Cares and Workforce Development Coordinator 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. This position requires a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to promote and expand the Careers in Construction Program as described in the WORK Act Grant Program. This is a 17-month full-time position.
