EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Name: David Nielsen, CAE
What I do here: Chief Executive Officer
I’ve been with the HBA since: March 2002
Contact me to: Discuss strategic partnerships, leadership development or association management and to build organizational relationships.
Email: daven@hbapdx.org
Name: Jennifer Wessling
What I do here: Executive Asst. for Dave Nielsen/Building Manager
I’ve been with the HBA since: September 2004
Contact me for: Leadership information: Board of Directors, State Directors, National Directors, Past Presidents. Events: Builders Holiday Ball, Excellence Awards, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Building and office related issues. Anything CEO related.
Email: jenniferw@hbapdx.org
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Name: Mike Maxwell
What I do here: Director of Finance and HR
I’ve been with the HBA since: November 2003
Email: mikem@hbapdx.org
Name: Shannon Zumwalt
What I do here: Senior Accountant
I ‘ve been with the HBA since: March 2008
Contact me for: Questions regarding accounts payable or accounts receivable.
Email: shannonh@hbapdx.org
Name: Charlene Zacha
What I do here: Front Desk Management
I’ve been with the HBA since: July 2007
Contact me for: Some event registrations,Construction Contractors Board licensing coursework management, calendar management, membership database management and general inquiries.
Email: charz@hbapdx.org
CELEBRATE CATERING
Name: Max Popejoy
What I do here: Director of Catering Operations, Celebrate Catering/HBA
I’ve been with the HBA since: October 2007
Contact me for: Booking and planning of catering events on-site at the HBA or at the location of your choice.
Email: maxp@hbapdx.org
Name: Alicia Davis
What I do here: Event Planner for Celebrate Catering
I’ve been with the HBA since: June 2009
Contact me for: Inquires on catering your special event, whether it be on site at our venue or any off-site location
Email: aliciad@hbapdx.org.
HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION
Name: Melanie Tashima Duncan
What I do here: Home Builders Foundation Director
I ‘ve been with the HBA since: July 2007
Contact me for: Questions about building industry and mentored scholarships, shelter expansion, renovation, and new construction, charitable donations (labor, materials, goods, services, investments or cash) and if you are looking for volunteer opportunities. Email: mel@hbapdx.org
Name: Jennifer Toro
What I do here: Foundation Programs Coordinator
I’ve been with the HBA since: July 2008
Contact me for: Help with general HBF questions, to register for foundation events, scholarship program questions or to donate items to our wonderful cause. Email: jennifert@hbapdx.org
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Name: Ernie Platt
What I do here: Director of Local Government Affairs
I’ve been with the HBA since: 2001
Contact me for: City and county issues in Washington County and Clackamas County and the respective cities they contain.
Email: erniep@hbapdx.org
Name: Amy Oliveria
What I do here: Communications Coordinator
I’ve been with the HBA since: May 2008
Contact me for: Questions about the Home Building News and all other HBA publications,inquiries about promotional opportunities, questions about the Communications Committee, questions about the Friday Update or HBA website, news-related questions and general inquiries about the association. Email: amyo@hbapdx.org
MEMBERSHIP AND EVENTS DEPARTMENT
Name: Nancy Haskin
What I do here: Director of Member Services and Events
I’ve been with the HBA since: December 2008
Contact me for: Questions regarding membership, committee participation and/or HBA shows and events.
Email: nancyh@hbapdx.org
Name: Hallie Gentry
What I do here: Professional Remodelers Organization and Scattered Site Shows Manager
I’ve been with the HBA since: October 2005
Contact me for: PRO membership and events, Remodeling 101, Surplus Sale, Tour of Remodeled Homes and Ultimate Open House questions.
Email: hallieg@hbapdx.org
Name: Sarah Olson
What I do here: Professional Remodelers Organization & Scattered Site Show Coordinator
I’ve been with the HBA since: June 2007
Contact me for: General PRO events such as PRO Monthly Meetings, Remodeling 101, Portland Fall Home & Garden Show, Surplus Sale, and with questions regarding the Ultimate Open House. Email: saraho@hbapdx.org
Name: Eric Stride
What I do here: Show Operations Manager
I ‘ve been with the HBA since: April 2006
Contact me for: Anything related to the NW Natural Street of Dreams or Home and Garden Shows.
Email: erics@hbapdx.org
Name: Shaina Sullivan
What I do here: Green Building Coordinator
I’ve been with the HBA since: March 2009
Contact me for: Anything related to green building, the Building Green Council, sustainable practices, green certifications or sustainable programs and incentives
Email: shainas@hbapdx.org
Name: Patti White
What I do here: Education Coordinator
I’ve been with the HBA since: Spring 2009
Contact me for: Information about education seminars and classes, NAHB certification programs, the Education Committee, After Hours, or the Annual Golf Tournament.
Email: pattiw@hbapdx.org
2010 HBA OFFICERS
HBA President
Tim Breedlove, Renaissance Homes
First Vice-President
Karl Finkelnburg, KDF Enterprises
Vice President Treasurer
Gordon Root, Root Holdings
Photos courtesy of Paul Sivley Photography (www.paulsivley.com)