Colorado Builder and Remodeler Elected First Vice Chairman of NAHB

Bob Peterson, a Fort Collins, Colo.-based home builder and remodeler with more than 40 years of experience in the construction field, today was elected 2026 first vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

Peterson is the founder of Associates in Building + Design, Ltd. (ABD), a company he started in May 1990 that specializes in custom homes and high-end remodeling. Peterson’s daughters, Heather Schreiner and Alison Johnson, now own and manage ABD, where he serves as a consultant.

“This year, we will seek to ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis by urging policymakers to remove regulatory barriers that harm small businesses and raise housing and remodeling costs,” said Peterson. “And in this pivotal election year, we will seek to keep housing a top national priority by working to elect pro-housing candidates to Congress in the midterm elections.”

Peterson has been active in the NAHB leadership structure at the local, state and national levels throughout his career. He served on NAHB’s State and Local Issues Committee, the NAHB Budget and Finance Committee and as NAHB National Area 13 Chairman. Peterson also previously served as the National Chairman of the NAHB Remodelers and was inducted into the NAHB Remodelers Hall of Fame in 2021.

Peterson twice served as the president at the Colorado Association of Home Builders and Northern Colorado Home Builders Association. In 2008, he was Colorado Home Builder of the Year. He was NAHB’s Remodeler of the Year in 2007, the Colorado Remodeler of the Year in 2002, and Northern Colorado Home Builders Association Remodeler of the Year in 1997 and 2008. He is also the recipient of many other local, state and national design awards.

Committed to continuing education, Peterson is certified to teach seven NAHB designation courses nationwide. In conjunction with NAHB, he trains his peers through several continuing education classes and in 2015, formed a company called Windmill Consulting, helping younger and less experienced contractors navigate this challenging industry.

Peterson resides in Windsor, Colo. and holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Northern Colorado.

NAHB’s newly elected senior officers serve on a multi-year leadership ladder. Peterson will become chairman of NAHB’s Board of Directors in 2027.