Release of 2025 Committee and Council Appointments
Committees and councils meet during the Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings and at the International Builders’ Show to discuss legislative and regulatory news, business updates, and other issues of importance to the membership and to the industry. Their role is to make informed recommendations to the NAHB Board of Directors on matters of policy.
Applications to serve on a council or committee closed in November 2024. Letters for 2025 Committee and Council appointments are tentatively scheduled to be released on Friday, Jan. 31. A list of appointees will be posted on nahb.org on Monday, Feb. 3. (Member login required.)
Questions? Contact Cyndi McKinley, 800-368-5242 x8346.
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