Two BIAW leaders will join leaders across the nation as part of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 2025 Leadership Academy.  

Launched in 2024, this annual program for industry leaders helps elevate their leadership skills, builds institutional knowledge, and inspires and prepares them to take on future leadership roles within NAHB.

BIAW Imm. Past President Jay Roberts, Certified Builder and vice president of Cascade Custom Homes and Design, Inc., from the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association and Central Washington Home Builders Association will join Kimberley Martin, Certified Builder and owner of Cyneburg Services, from the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, as part of the second cohort in this program.

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Aside from serving as BIAW President in 2024, Roberts has served as president of the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA), Central Washington Home Builders Association board member,  and Legislative Policy Committee chair in 2023. He was named BIAW Builder of the Year in 2024.

Martin recently chaired the BIAW Remodeler's Council in 2023, having served on the BIAW Board of Directors for the last three years. She's also active in the her local Professional Women in Building chapter, currently serving as chair. At the national level, she's a trustee for the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council. Martin won the BIAW Remodeler of the Year award in 2022.

Teaching what it means to be a national leader

The NAHB Leadership Academy prides itself on teaching future leaders multiple aspects of what it means to be a leader in the homebuilding industry, while helping them define their personal leadership style.

“We’re excited to kick off the second year of this program to help build the next generation of housing industry leaders,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris, a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan. “Members like these make it possible for NAHB to identify key industry issues, overcome challenges and fulfill our mission.”

Program kicks off at IBS 

 The Leadership Academy will begin with a live kickoff session held during the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas and will culminate with graduation at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show. Sessions will feature guest speakers and industry leaders through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions.

 BIAW’s representatives join 13 additional participants as part of this cohort.