Government Affairs Committee

Advocacy to state and local policy makers on behalf of the industry is a critical component of the HBA’s mission. The Government Affairs Committee develops and executes association policy on local regulatory, legislative and government policy issues of impact to the 8-county Denver metro home building industry.   Additionally, the committee annually develops legislative recommendations to the CAHB government affairs committee and maintains a connection to that state-level committee through service on both committees by HBA members and staff. 

Voting members of the committee are appointed annually by the HBA President. The committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the HBA Board Room.

The Government Affairs Committee is ably assisted in government relations, lobbying and community outreach by Steve Ormiston, SCO Consulting, LLC.

Read more about the HBA's efforts to advocate for sound policies and regulations in  that encourage a vibrant, affordable and sustainable housing market in Home Builder Advocate.

Government Affairs Mission and Framework

Government Affairs 2012 Meeting Schedule

Committee Members

James Spehalski, Marathon Land Company, 2012 Chair  
Perry Cadman, NT Management, 2012 Co-chair
 Kurt Lang, Phelps Engineering Services
Stacey Brady, Godden/Sudik Architects Bryan McGregor, Ryland Homes
Craig Carlson, Carlson & Carlson LLC Timothy Nelson, Manhard Consulting LTD
Brian Dotson, Genre Home Collections Glenn Nier, KB Home
John Dutch, Standard Pacific Homes Matt Osborn, Village Homes
Chris Elliott, 7353 Investments Steve Prokopiak, Centre Communities
Randy Feuerstein, Dufford & Brown Linda Purdy, Richmond American Homes
Jim Fitzmorris, JR Engineering Jeff Qualteri, D.R. Horton
Kip Gilleland, Taylor Morrison Homes Diana Rael, Norris Design
Ted Gorab, Ceriani & Davis Bruce Rau, Oakwood Homes
David Gregg, Boulder Creek Builders Jim Riley, Castle Rock Development
Matt Janke, Meritage Homes Paul Shoukas, PCS Group

 

Staff Liaison: Kim Calomino, Vice President of Government Affairs, kcalomino@hbadenver.com, 303.551.6733.

Special Resources

From time to time an issue may be brought to our attention that deserves specific resource support on the website.  Look for those issues here.  

  • In December 2010 the Town of Castle Rock made the HBA aware that they had received citizen complaints about the United States Flag being improperly flown at model homes.  To help ensure that our members are aware of the requirements of the United States Flag Code, you may download that document here.