“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged.  No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”

                                                                                ~~Theodore Roosevelt

Committees are a great way to be involved in the planning of events that help promote the industry and your business.  They also provide members with priceless networking opportunities.  Committees are open to all PHBA Members.  Please call the PHBA staff person listed for each committee at (757) 595-1600, if you are interested in joining one of the committees below, or would like more information.

GREEN BUILDING COMMITTEE (GBC)  PHBA's Green Building Committee was formed in June 2008.  Our mission is To educate and promote resouce/energy-efficient, healthy and sustainable building.  Wade Garnett, Garnett Construction, LLC, is the first, and current, chairman of this committee.  Call Karen Robison at PHBA or email krobison@peninsulahousing.org

HOMEPAC  HOMEPAC is PHBA's bi-partisan political action committee.  Through HOMEPAC, we provide financial support to local candidates who support our industry and a sound business climate.  The money we raise during the year goes directly to the candidates.  Before each election, the HOMEPAC Board Members interview the candidates to decide whom to support.  The greater level of support we are able to provide to pro-housing candidates, the more likely they will be elected.  Rich Costello, AES Consulting Engineers is the chairman of this committee.  Call Robert Duckett at PHBA or email rduckett@peninsulahousing.org

LEGISLATIVE COMMITEE  This committee stays abreast of local, state and national issues that affect the housing and building industry.  They research proposed ordinances and work with government agencies to try to bring about change that is satisfactory to PHBA Members and the government.  Paul Garman, Mid-Atlantic Commercial/Residential is the chairman of this committee.  Call Robert Duckett at PHBA or email rduckett@peninsulahousing.org

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE   This committee focuses on acquiring new members and retaining the existing membership.  Annual Membership Drives are held, in conjunction with NAHB and HBAV, to bring in new members.  Wade Garnett, Garnett Construction, LLC,  is the chairman of this committee.  Call Karen Robison at PHBA or email krobison@peninsulahousing.org