Home Builders names first woman president

The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver has elected its first woman president.

Christina Presley, most recently division president of Meritage Homes, will lead the 73-year-old organization that represents the home construction industry in the eight counties of metro Denver. Presley tripled the size of Meritage's Colorado division within six years.

"I am honored to be the 2015 president of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver and t he first woman it our prestigious history," Presley says. "I don't take this role lightly, and I am committed to doing all I can to promote both the HBA and the home-building industry at large, as well as represent the amazing women who are doing incredible things in our industry every day."

Presley plans to bring the Professional Women in Building Council to the Denver HBA and promote the professional development of women in the home-building industry. She says her vision is to drive the value proposition of the HBA to its members, as well as to elevate the public perception of the industry. For members, this includes education and event programming that increases knowledge and opportunities. To improve public perception, she plans to be an advocate at the local and state level to make a positive impact on the industry.

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