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Activities Committee–  Holly Waddington – Carpet Diem     (1^st Thurs of every month)

This committee assists with the planning, implementation and coordination of recreational activities for Association members and their families. These events often include golf tournaments, family picnics, movie premiers, and other types of membership events.

Education Committee – Scott Welker — VF Law, Chair      (1^st Tue of every month)

This committee coordinates training and educational opportunities for Association members.

It also assists with the design and implementation of training programs that meet the professional development/continuing education requirements for licensed contractors as specified by Utah State law.

Membership Committee –  Tami Ostmark – Hamlet Homes Shannon Roberts – KSL.com (1^st Tue of every month)

This committee develops and implements, coordinates and assists with programs to help retain current members of the Association and recruit new members. The committee is responsible for meeting with each new member of the Association and educating them on their benefits of membership.

Governmental Affairs Committee –  Greg Wall, Avenue Consultants, Chair      (2^nd Wed of every month)

This committee gathers and distributes information about, and assists with, regulatory and legislative issues at the county and municipal levels that affect Association members.  Activities may include contacting elected and appointed officials, lobbying, and testifying at meetings.

Community Service Committee – Jason Butterfield, SunPro, Chair (1^st Wed of every month)

This Community Service Committee oversees the charitable arm and activities of the Salt Lake Home Builders Association (most notably the Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build). The committee provides opportunities for the community-at-large to be involved with the Association, and assists with the implementation of the Salt Lake Parade of Homes™. The Public Relations Committee assists with the development, implementation and coordination of programs and projects that promote the Salt Lake Home Builders Association and the home building industry.

Young Professionals Committee – Nicholas Winkel – Sequoia Development   (1^st Wed of every month)

This committee focuses on the engagement, and recruitment of Builders, Associate, and Affiliate members under the age of 45.  We focus on helping meet the needs of younger members, such as developing new services that would be beneficial to the organization in serving the needs of the young professional members.  To enhance and develop the member experience as it relates to younger members.  To generate insight on current programming including mentoring, leadership training and entrepreneurial and general education of emerging industry professionals.

Women In Building Committee – Alison Simpson, Acute Engineering

This committee is all about empowering women. We want women to know that they have a place in the building industry. We want them to grow in the way they inspire to be and feel like they have a voice to be heard.

Parade of Homes™ Committee –  Jeannie Nageli – Zions Bank  (CLOSED for 2023)

Parade Sub-Committees

1. Chefs on Parade
2. Home Liaison
3. Judging & Awards
4. Parade App & Magazine
5. Parade Marshall (Rule enforcement)
6. Parade Playhouses
7. Prism Awards Luncheon 
8. Realtor Days
9. Recruiting
10. Signage / Mapping
11. Sponsorships
12. V.I.P Night