Podcast: NAHB Celebrates Women in Home Building
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin interview California home building professional Linda Hebert on the latest episode of Housing Developments. Tune in to hear Linda’s story about how she got her start in the industry, challenges she’s faced during her influential career, and how she hopes the next generation of women and girls in home building will change the industry for the better.
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