About Us
Who Are We?
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.
Partner Support
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.
2019 Board of Directors
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