About Us

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