• Executive Department
• Administration and Finance Department
• Celebrate Catering
• Home Builders Foundation
• Government Affairs and Communications Department
• Membership and Events Department
• 2010 HBA Officers

 

HBA Staff Directory

Photos courtesy of Paul Sivley Photography (www.paulsivley.com)

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 Assistant for Dave Nielsen and 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 relating to the CEO. 
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, questions about shelter expansion, renovation, and new construction, if you are interested in making 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 Home Builders Foundation questions, to register for foundation events such as the Trap Shoot and Auction, 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