Meet the newest member of our GHBA team, Scout Odegaard! Scout joins GHBA as government affairs assistant. She will work with Troy Allen to serve our government affairs program including our Government Affairs Committee, HOME-PAC, …
Opportunities to Lead
Have you ever thought about serving on the Greater Houston Builders Association board of directors? If so, now is the time to throw your hat in the ring. What does the GHBA board of directors do? …
Getting to Know Ashley Barras, GHBA’s New Office Manager
GHBA is excited to welcome one of the newest members of the team, our part-time Office Manager Ashley Barras. Ashley works with us a few days a week at the front desk! Please stop by …
At the Table… Or on the Menu?
Join HOME-PAC 2022 and Make Your Voice Heard The Greater Houston Builders Association was founded in 1941 not only as a place for homebuilders to connect, but for them to advocate on issues important to …
Troy Allen Joins GHBA as Government Affairs Director
The Greater Houston Builders Association happily announces the hiring of the newest member of TEAM GHBA, our new government affairs director, Troy Allen. As government affairs director, Troy will help lead our advocacy efforts on …
Make a GHBA Resolution for 2022
At GHBA, we believe that fostering relationships and professionalism in the residential construction industry is central to the work we do on your behalf. Our councils, committees, divisions and staff are hard at work, making …
2021 – A Year of Successful Reengagement and Recommitment to our Association
CEO’s FINAL THOUGHT As I close out my first year with the Greater Houston Builders Association, I am full of gratitude for the last several months with you. Thank you for welcoming me to the …
Professional Women in Building Council Comes to GHBA
Interested in joining PWB? Join us for PWB Signing Day on December 16 to be part of the inaugural PWB Council! Register at www.ghba.org/calendar In September, the GHBA board unanimously approved work on creation of a …
Sara Alhalabi Joins GHBA Government Affairs Team
The Greater Houston Builders Association is delighted to announce that we have a new member of our team. Sara Alhalabi joined GHBA in October as the Government Affairs Coordinator. She works closely with Director of …
Supporting the Next Generation of Homebuilders
In a 2020 survey of National Association of Homebuilders members, 85 percent of respondents reported that the availability and cost of workers is the most significant challenge builders will face in 2020. This translates into …
Don’t Leave $4,200 on the Table
Dear GHBA Members, Fortunately, Texas is still the number one housing market in the country, and business is booming. We are, however, facing some challenges that may seem insurmountable. Materials and labor shortages as well …
GHBA’s “Director of First Impressions” to Retire: An Interview with Janet Todd
GHBA’s “Director of First Impressions,” Janet Todd, will be retiring on June 1, 2021. In honor of her retirement, I asked her about her time with the association. Janet’s responses have been edited for length …