Committees & Councils

Committees and Councils are small groups of industry leaders that share their expertise and get involved in an area of particular interest or passion.

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Below are brief descriptions of the many committees and councils available to interested members. Contact the BIA at (614) 891-0575 or use this form to enroll:

Associates Council

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 8:15 am at the BIA.

This council serves as a focal point for communication between associate and builder members. It encourages associate members’ participation in the BIA by planning major events such as Networking Night.

  • Chair - A.J. McPherson, Midwest Total Systems
  • Vice Chair - Dick Gossett, Suburban Steel Supply Co., LLC
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Linda Winrod, Marketing & Membership Sales Director

Build Political Action Committee (PAC)

Meets on an as-needed basis. Closed meeting.

This group supports candidates for public office who understand the need for economic growth and who support housing at all economic levels.

  • Chair - Bill Westbrook, Brier Hill Associates
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Jim Hilz, Executive Director

Builders & Developers Council

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm at the BIA.

This council handles issues impacting construction and land development in central Ohio. It strives to be interactive with city and state officials in eliminating barriers to affordable housing and the operation of the free market in the acquisition of developable land. It also deals with technical building issues including building codes, inspection problems and code changes.

  • Co-Chair - Craig Bohning, EMH&T
  • Co-Chair - Kevin Kershner, R.D. Zande
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Jim Hilz, Executive Director
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Peter Lenz, AIA, Government Affairs

Education Committee

Meets the third Monday of each month at 11:30 am at the BIA.

This committee coordinates the educational programming offered by the BIA and provides direction to recruit, educate and retain skilled employees for a career in the residential building industry.

  • Chair - Dave Brown, Regent Homes
  • Vice Chair - Edd Dunlap, Compass Homes
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Patty Sobiech, Assistant Executive Director
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Bernadine Pesika, Director of Information Services

Green Building Initiative

Meets the third Thursday of every other month at 2:00 pm at the BIA.

This group advances and promotes green building practices in residential construction in central Ohio.

  • Chair - Dave Smith, O S Homes 
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Marylou MacDonald, Membership Services Director

Membership Committee

Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm at the BIA.

This committee helps expand the BIA ranks, increase the rate of retention of existing members, and create a greater awareness of the benefits of membership and involvement in the Association.

  • Chair - Natalie Moore, First Place Bank
  • Vice Chair - Patrick Dwyer, Connective Home of Ohio
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Bernadine Pesika, Director of Information Services

Next Generation Builders (NGB) Committee

Meets on an as-needed basis.

This committee is designed for builders with less than 15 years experience, although all builder members are welcome to join. NGB conducts a Spring and Fall Lot Exchange each year as well as social and educational programs designed to help newer builders with their business.

  • Chair - Dave Brown, Regent Homes
  • Vice Chair - Mark Braunsdorf, Compass Homes
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Patty Sobiech, Assistant Executive Director

Professional Standards Committee

Meets on an as-needed basis. Members of this committee are by appointment only.

This committee encourages quality construction and good customer service among members. It demonstrates the ability to act as a self-policing agency and to help develop favorable perceptions of home builders and remodelers.

  • Co-Chair - Chris Stanich
  • Co-Chair - David Wickline, Jr., Excel Companies, Ltd.
  • Co-Chair - David Wickline, Sr., Wickline Builders, Inc.
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Bernadine Pesika, Director of Information Services

Registered Builder Committee

Meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 12:00 noon at the BIA. Members of this committee are by appointment only.

This committee ensures that BIA builder members meet and maintain eligibility requirements for participation in the Registered Builder program. It encourages builders to participate in the program and helps homebuyers understand the benefit of using a Registered Builder.

  • Chair - William Fannin, Sr., William Fannin Builders, Inc.
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Amy Lively, Communications Director

Remodelors Council

Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm at the BIA.

This council works to further the education of remodelers, to refine techniques, influence regulatory changes and gain favorable visibility for remodelers. It also coordinates the annual Showcase of Remodeled Homes.

Remodelors Council Application - There is an annual fee of $60 to join this council in addition to membership dues.

  • Chair - Marc Gliatas, Gliatas Construction, Inc.
  • Vice Chair - Bruce Walcott, Linworth Lumber Company
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Amy Lively, Communications Director

Sales & Marketing Council (SMC)

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am at the BIA.

This council is geared to the interest of sales and marketing people, and everyone is welcome to join. This mini membership will keep you connected to the BIA, and you will receive a subscription to NAHB's Ideas magazine (a $60 value). SMC coordinates the annual awards program known as MAME (Marketing And Merchandising Excellence) and develops seminars for sales and marketing people.

Sales & Marketing Council Application - There is an annual fee of $75 to join this council in addition to membership dues.

  • Chair - Susan Andrew, Payne & Brown Insurance
  • Vice Chair - Steve Sevell, Sevell + Sevell, Inc.
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Linda Winrod, Marketing & Membership Sales Director

Urban Developers Council

Meets on an as-needed basis.

This council consists of a group of downtown developers and builders tackling the challenges of city building.

  • Chair - Bill Shelby, Spectrum Properties
  • Vice Chair - Kyle Katz, The Buggyworks
  • BIA Staff Liaison - Jim Hilz, Executive Director