HBA Rockford Mission Statement
The Home Builders Association of the Greater Rockford Area, Inc., founded in 1953, is a trade association dedicated to the promotion of new construction and remodeling in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, Stephenson, Carroll, and Jo Daviess Counties.
The association provides building industry knowledge and information to members and the community. The Home Builders Association of the Greater Rockford Area is actively involved in legislative issues affecting the building industry.
The goal of the Home Builders Association of the Greater Rockford Area is to be respected and recognized as a leading force in the community in the advancement of industry and civic issues.
2025 Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Rick Shimp, New Leaf Homes and Remodeling
VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew Rogers, Contry Homes
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
Nikki Gier, Title Underwriters Agency
SECRETARY
Pam DeSanti, GreenState Credit Union
TREASURER
Natty De La Torre, DLT Stone Countertops
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Jay Pitney, Pitney Construction
DIRECTORS
Brian Stevens, Brian Stevens Builders
Chris Johnson, John Evans Construction
Austin Carr, Greenlink Energy Solutions
Todd Shoemaker, Assured Business Partners
Tom Jennings, Jennings Construction
Mike Oehlberg, Oehlberg Construction
Steve Kitzman, Kitzman’s Lumber
Jacob Addis, Addis Architecture
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Dennis Sweeney