Committees & Councils
The SHBA is a membership-driven Association. None of our events or initiatives would be possible without the hard work of our committees. For more information on SHBA committees, please contact the staff representative below, and be on the look-out for new opportunities to get involved in one of these dynamic and active groups.
Councils:
Inland Northwest Built Green®: Promotes sustainable construction by educating the building industry and public about the benefits of green building. Annual membership dues are $300 builder/$100 associate.
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month @3:30p.m.
Built Green® Chair: Tim Davis, Hand Crafted Construction/AMVIC
Staff Contact: Toby Broemmeling, CGP Special Projects Coordinator
Education:
Apprenticeship & Training Committee: Sets classroom structure and day-to-day activities for the SHBA Apprenticeship program. Also hears & adjusts complaints, maintains standards for employee advancement and growth, as well as employer instruction.
Meeting Time: 1st Monday of the Month at 5:30 P.M.
Apprenticeship & Training Committee Chair: Tom Thosath, Nordic Construction
Staff Contact: Kim Waseca-Love, CGA, CGP Education Director
Events:
Premier Home Improvement Show Steering Committee: Provides overall guidance, direction and financial determinations for the annual Premier Home Improvement Show held in April.
Meeting Time: Call for meeting times
Steering Committee Chair: Ethan Gurney, Accent Resurfacing, Inc.
Staff Contact: Katherine Morgan, CGP Marketing & Events Director
Fall Festival of Homes Committee: Provides overall guidance, directions and financial determinations for the Fall Festival of Homes (Scattered site new home construction).
Government Affairs:
Community Builders Trust (PAC): Focuses the membership’s collective resources to actively participate in influencing state and local issues, candidates and elected officials that impact the building industry.
Meeting Time: 4th Thursday of the Month at 4:00 P.M.
Political Action Committee Chair: Todd Whipple, Whipple Consulting Engineers
Staff Contact: Joel White, Executive Officer
Membership Services:
Membership Committee: A fun group focused on growing the Association through member recruitment. Educates members on the rewards of Association membership and reviews additional member benefit programs. Also charged with setting member recruitment incentive programs
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the Month at Noon
Membership Committee Chair: Shaun Bleeker, Bonded Adjustment Company
Staff Contact: Bill Taylor, Membership Director
