I would like to dedicate December’s article to thanking Aimee Bertrand, GHBA’s board and staff, our committees, councils, TAB directors, NAHB delegates, and member volunteers for their year of service to the association. Together, we …
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Students Receive Warm Welcome to Industry at Product EXPO
Jennifer KellerFeatured, GHBA Charitable Foundation, President's Message, Workforce Development
On October 20, GHBA celebrated its 20th Annual Product EXPO with a few special guests, representing the future of our local homebuilding workforce. Councilmember Sallie Alcorn of the City of Houston joined Custom Builders Council …
Celebrating Careers in Construction Month
Jennifer KellerEducation, President's Message, Workforce Development, Young Professionals
October is for so much more than puffer vests, Halloween decorations and pumpkin spiced lattes…it is also Careers in Construction Month for homebuilders! This month, we’ll be celebrating students of local programs — in school …
GHBA to LAUNCH Students into Industry Careers
Jennifer KellerFeatured, GHBA Charitable Foundation, President's Message, Workforce Development, Young Professionals
New workforce fund supports next generation of builders, remodelers, trades The Greater Houston Builders Association announces the creation of a new fund to support workforce development in our industry, thanks to a generous member of …
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President’s Message: GHBA Goes to Washington
Jennifer KellerAdvocacy, Economy, Featured, President's Message, Workforce Development
This week, I had the pleasure of attending NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. While there, I participated in meetings on Capitol Hill alongside 600 of our fellow NAHB members. Our general message to …
Connecting People with the Industry
Jennifer KellerPresident's Message, Workforce Development
This weekend I had the pleasure of watching my oldest child graduate from Texas Tech University. After graduation, we spent time mingling with a few of her fellow graduates. And I was surprised to learn …
President’s Message: Strength in Numbers
Jennifer KellerEconomy, Featured, President's Message
Our world is ever changing. Last month, I wrote about the increasing number of challenges the homebuilding industry faces including labor and lot supply shortages, material cost increases and inflation. Today, we can add new …
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NAHB Leadership Meeting at International Builders Show
Jennifer KellerPresident's Message, Professional Women in Building, Workforce Development
In February, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted a Leadership Council meeting at the 2022 International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. At the Leadership Council meeting, we elected the 2022 leadership team …
Invest in Our Future
Jennifer KellerAdvocacy, President's Message, Workforce Development
On January 15, the GHBA hosted an Installation Celebration at the JW Marriott Hotel. It was an immense pleasure to participate in this event where we installed the 2022 board of directors and recognized the …
Inspiring the Future
Jennifer KellerPresident's Message, Professional Women in Building
The New Year is a time to reflect upon the past and set goals for the future. Under Keith Luechtefeld’s leadership, last year was tremendously successful despite the challenges we faced with Winter Storm Uri, …