Why You Should Apply to Be the Next National Associate Chair

National Associate Chairs (NACs) play an essential role in the Federation as they work closely with Senior Officers to help facilitate effective communication and collaboration between NAHB leaders and Associate members. Applications to serve as the next NAC are now open through Sunday, July 13.

"It’s the highest leadership position that an Associate [member] can get," said Judy Dinelle, who is currently serving as an Associate NAC. "Representing all of the Associates in the country, which is about two-thirds of NAHB membership, is a crucial task."

NAHB has two Associate NACs who each serve two-year terms, staggered so only one new NAC is introduced each year. Associate NACs are elected by the Board of Directors during the Leadership Meetings at the International Builders’ Show.

"One of our biggest accomplishments over the last year is that we started a subcommittee under Associates for trade professionals," said Dinelle. "So far, we have received tremendous support so that NAHB has a space for trade contractors."

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the National Associate Chair position, please submit this form.

For more information on the nominations process for this position, visit nahb.org/associates. Please note, Associate NACs are not selected based on geography and must be Associate members.