Brian Johnson oversees all aspects of HBF’s Accessible Home Modification program in his role as Program Director. This includes everything from the initial site visit with the client to permitting, budgeting, scheduling, inspection and construction-related support. Johnson spends much of his time in the field, ensuring that the client’s needs are met and managing challenges …
As the Development Director for Home Builders Foundation (HBF), Lauren Knudsen leads the nonprofit’s philanthropy efforts. She is actively involved in donor cultivation, oversees the planned and corporate giving programs and plans and manages all events. Knudsen has improved the quality and participation in HBF’s fundraising events, started a major donor program and kicked off …
HBF is proud to announce Taylor Boldt, Assistance Vice President for FirstBank, has joined our 2023 Board of Directors. Taylor has been involved with HBF since he volunteered on a Blitz Build project last year. He loves the direct impact HBF’s efforts bring to neighbors right in our community. Growing up Taylor wanted to be …
HBF is proud to announce the addition of Scott Czarnek to our 2023 Board of Directors. Two years ago, Scott was introduced to HBF through his company Shea Homes’ relationship with VanDyk Construction. As it so often happens, once you volunteer with HBF you become hooked! Scott has gradually increased his support for HBF and …
HBF is pleased to announce that Greg Shepherd joined our Board of Directors in 2023. Greg has a long history with HBF and we are delighted that he has committed to this new leadership position. Greg has been involved with HBF for more than 6 years. He is the Denver General Manager for Accessible Systems. …
Beth Forbes joined Home Builders Foundation (HBF) in 2011 as the Program Manager and sole staff member. At the time, she had worked with nonprofits for more than seven years – including two years with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. She quickly realized that the level of support and commitment that exists within the HBF …
When Kip Orman, then CEO of Alpine Lumber, sat down with some members from the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver in the early 90s to discuss ways in which they could give back to the community, they had no idea how big of an impact they would ultimately have. That conversation paved the path …
Please join HBF as we welcome Chris Deeds, Weyerhaeuser Area General Manager, to our 2023 Board of Directors. Chris has been involved with HBF for 12 years. In that time, he has seen first-hand how the “HBF does such amazing things for people throughout our community”. Chris admires the way, “HBF brings the building community …
HBF is proud to announce Eric Marr, Alpine Lumber Front Range District Manager, will be joining our Board of Directors in 2023. About four years ago, Eric began volunteering as part of the long-standing relationship between HBF and Alpine Lumber. One of the most fulfilling duties Eric fills is attending site visits with Brian. When …
Emma Lape is President and Owner of Rocky Mountain Drywall. She started out with RMD as a temporary Accounting Assistant and, after 18 years, now owns the business. Over the years she has done everything including Accounting, Contracts, Sales, Estimating, Warranty, Purchasing and even a short stint as Field Manager. Basically, she is a powerhouse, and …