The DABA is an association of local residential and commercial builders, subcontractors and associate members that are dedicated to the building industry and the community we all call home. Having just recently being chartered to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI) we are empowered to offer more reasons to join us in promoting the industry. Our membership is growing into an excellent team led by an outstanding board of directors.

We're proud to be able to offer the support of the NAHB and HBAI to members of our organization. Each of these entities seeks to empower area builders to achieve their goals through education and assistance.

NAHB's mission: "to protect the American Dream of housing opportunities for all, while working to achieve professional success for its members who build communities, create jobs and strengthen our economy."

HBAI serves as a watchdog for builders, contractors, developers and those involved in home building across the state. They strive to keep their participants informed, connected, and aligned with opportunities, ongoing certification, affinity programs, and opportunities to serve.

Roy Smith
Executive Officer

John Castle
Director

Dave Conlin
First National Bank
Treasurer

Allen Drewes
Director

Brian Grainger
Solid Construction Services
Director

Debbie Miller
Director

Chuck Shepard
Shepard Construction
Vice Chair

Russ Smith
Russ Smith Construction
Director

Val Storandt
Recording Secretary

Marcus Tryggestad
Resource Bank
Chair

Donna Westergren
Fox Title Company
Director