About Us

HBA Rockford Mission Statement

The Home Builders Association of the Greater Rockford Area, Inc., chartered in 1953, is one of the industry’s longest-running associations. The association is 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.


2024 Officers & Directors

PRESIDENT
Rick Shimp, New Leaf Construction


VICE PRESIDENT
Jay Pitney, Pitney Construction


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
Elliot Bolling, John Evans Construction
Andrew Rogers, Contry Homes
Dan Lignell, American Roofing Supply
Anthony Hernandez, Patriotic Plastering
Tom Jennings, Jennings Construction
Mike Oehlberg, Oehlberg Construction
Steve Kitzman, Kitzman’s Lumber
Jacob Addis, Addis Architecture