In June, I had the opportunity to represent NDAB at the NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. for the first time. If you ever have the chance to attend these meetings, I highly encourage it.

Getting the chance to sit down with our state delegation is a priceless benefit of your NDAB membership.  Our attendees got to speak one on one with Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congressman Armstrong.  We briefed them on the issues that are currently affecting our industry in North Dakota and throughout the United States.  They all took the time to thank us for our support and for what we do for homebuilders.

As a part of the Spring Leadership Meeting, we were able to listen to the new NAHB CEO, Jim Tobin, and hear his vision for the future of the national organization.  Our new NAHB Chief Lobbyist, Lake Coulson, also briefed us on the current politics in Washington. Finally, our North Dakota delegates took part in the meeting and represented our state well. All that attended spoke highly of their experience and hoped to attend again.

Without a doubt, NAHB will continue to be a force for our industry.

This trip helped to tie together the importance of having a local, state, and national presence for our organization.  While all politics start locally, having a part of each level of government ensures that we get a say in how our businesses can continue to have an integral part in the economy of North Dakota.  I hope to see you take part in the future.

Jeff Sattler

2023 NDAB President