Be Informed!  Get Involved!  Stay in the Loop!  It’s easy!

Your input is needed!  All you have to do is choose a committee that interests you and email the staff person listed.  You will be notified of the next meeting!  Some meet monthly, others on an as needed basis.  You are sure to find just the right one(s) for you.  Join one or join several-the choice is yours!  All meetings are announced on the Friday Update!

Sales & Marketing Council:

Whether you are a builder, Realtor®, marketing professional, market researcher, interior designer, advertiser, consultant, or architect, joining the NSMC will keep you and your business growing. The NSMC connects people and builds careers through education, information, resources, and networking.                                
                                                                                                   Download an SMC Application HERE!
The Capital Region Sales and Marketing Council empowers builder and associate members with a path to education, networking, and personal and professional growth for the betterment of their businesses and the community.

Chairman: Sharla Sossaman of Keller Williams Realty             Staff:  Denise Emmons at denise@capitalregionba.com

OLOL Children's Hospital Mansion Committee:                                                        

The CMM committee is responsible for choosing the builder and approving the design of each year's home. 
They work with the builder in soliciting donations of cash, materials and labor.  They promote ticket sales and
marketing for the home giveaway.  They are also responsible for choosing the charities that receive donations
from the Foundation.

Chairman: Gil Broussard of Gil Broussard Builder       Staff:  Ann Rosa at ann@capitalregionba.com 

Codes Committee: 

Our Code Committee is responsible for keeping our members abreast on matters concerning local building codes,
ordinances, rules and/or regulations affecting the construction of housing in the community.  The committee will
work with local officials as needed. 

Chairman: Ray Kothe of Kothe Contr. & Const. Mgmt.

Economic Affairs:

This committee works with local and regional planning commissions and boards and reports current and upcoming activity to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. 

                                                     Staff:  EVP Lynda Evans  lynda@capitalregionba.com 

Education Committee: 

Identifies the educational needs of the association's membership and coordinates education activities to ensure member needs are met and remains abreast of industry issues and trends in order to provide relevant training.

  
                                       Staff:  Denise Emmons at denise@capitalregionba.com

Finance Committee:

Works with the appropriate staffer to develop the annual budget of the association.  Regularly advises the Board of Directors regarding the financial condition of the association and recommends an appropriate reserve and investment policy.  It insures that the association has filed the appropriate tax documents and works with an independent CPA on an annual audit.

                                                     Staff:  EVP Lynda Evans at lynda@capitalregionba.com

Governmental Affairs Committee:

Monitors and tracks government activities and issues that may have an impact on our industry.  Develops personal relationships with public officials in order to work in cooperation with them to resolve regulatory issues.

Chairman:  Robert Carroll of Edward Carroll Construction, LLC                                                                   Staff:  EVP Lynda Evans  lynda@capitalregionba.com    

Habitat Home & Garden and Fall Home & Leisure Show Committees :

Works in conjunction with staff to produce the annual home & garden show to promote the products and services related to the home building industry.  The Habitat Show is the major non-dues revenue source for CRBA.  Develops special events and attractions and updates rules and regulations governing the event.  Coordinates volunteers to work during move-in and show hours.

Chairman:      Dennis Smith of Entergy 
                                            Staff:  Denise Emmons at denise@capitalregionba.com

Green Building Committee: 

This committee focuses on Green Building Standards and how to help our members promote Going Green!

Chairman:   Rusty Golden, CGB, CGP of LeJardin

Membership Committee: 

Working in conjunction with staff, plans and conducts programs for membership development.  Provides for appropriate recognition of new members and their sponsors and coordinates quarterly new member orientations.  Reviews names of members who are delinquent in paying dues and makes contact to encourage renewal and active participation.

Chairman:  Michelle Schroeder of Salvant Environmental Services, Inc.                                                                            Staff:  Erica Sullivan at erica@capitalregionba.com

PAC Committee:

Reviews and meets with candidates for local office and establishes which candidate will be the most supportive of the building industry. Arranges forums for candidates so that members will have the opportunity to meet them and choose who they want to support. Approves political fundraising requests.

Chairman:  Billy Ward, CGB, CGP, of Champion Builders                       Staff:  EVP Lynda Evans  lynda@capitalregionba.com    

Parade of Homes Committee: 

Establishes dates for the annual Parade and develops a set of rules and regulations governing the event.  Solicits builders, advertisers and sponsors for the Parade of Homes.  Coordinates volunteer efforts for material distribution and approves promotional materials.

                                                                  Staff:  Ann Rosa at ann@capitalregionba.com

Public Relations Committee:

This committee develops public relations programs to enhance the image of the association and industry.  Members also work with Governmental Affairs Committee to ensure that industry positions are available to the media and public. 

                                                                       Staff:  EVP Lynda Evans at lynda@capitalregionba.com

NAHB Remodelers® Council: 
           ($80.00 yearly membership dues-- well worth your investment)

Provides education on remodeling issues, opportunities and topics to remodeler and association members.  Provides networking opportunities for members involved in remodeling and encourages membership in the association and council.  Offers a tremendous opportunity to market you and your product and/or services.

                      Chairman:  Rodney Tassistro of rTe Millworks.                           
                                                   Staff:  Denise Emmons at denise@capitalregionba.com

Ethics & Grievance Committee:

Sets ethical standards for the membership and handles grievance complaints against members according to rules set forth in the by-laws of Capital Region Builders Association.

Chairman: Sharon Kyle of Sharon Kyle, APLC          Staff:  EVP Lynda Evans   lynda@capitalregionba.com