Meet the Staff

The HBA senior staff individually head up the distinct areas of HBA operations, yet work collaboratively to best serve the needs of the members and the mission of the HBA.  Each has significant professional background in their areas of expertise and brings a high level of commitment to the association.

Senior Staff
Jeffrey Whiton, CEO
303-551-6725

The Executive Vice President is the senior manager of the HBA.
Kim Calomino, Vice President of Government Affairs
303-551-6733 The Vice President of Goverment Affairs has the primary responsibility for coordinating all HBA advocacy efforts on legislative, policy and regulatory matters impacting the industry throughout the eight-county Denver metropolitan area.  The Vice President of Goverment Affairs also serves as the liaison to the Colorado Association of Home Builders on state advocacy issues.
Vicki Pelletier, Vice President of Operations
303-551-6710 The Vice President of Operations has the primary responsibility for coordinating all major events of the association, directing membership development and retention, and managing the day to day internal operations of the association.
Chérie Talbert, Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications
303-551-6734 The Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications has the primary responsibilities of coordinating HBA government relations throughout the eight-county Denver metropolitan area and managing the internal and external communications of the association. The Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications also serves as the Executive Director to the Metro Housing Coalition, the HBA's political committee. 
Lori Arbuckle, Vice President of Finance
303-551-6715
The Director of Finance has the primary responsibility for overseeing all accounting and financial matters of the HBA including: fiscal planning, coordinating the annual operating budget preparation, as well as analyzing and reporting the results of all financial operations to the Executive Vice President and Vice President/Treasurer.

Support Staff

Toby Paioff, Senior Financial Analyst and Receptionist
303-551-6728