Leadership Positions in WBA

Senior Officers
President

The President is the chief elected officer of the Association. The President represents the members of the Wisconsin Builders Association® with the public, government officials, the media, local associations, the National Association of Home Builders and other business groups.
Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year
The President presides over Board and Executive Committee meetings utilizing parliamentary procedure as outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order and typically does not vote unless there is a tie. If so, the President will cast the deciding vote.
Perform Local Building Associations installation ceremonies and deliver the WBA message 5-8 times per year in various locations around the state.
The person in this position takes the lead in political fund raising and is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.
The President participates in committee meetings and provides oversight to the Building Code Committee, the Executive Officers Council, the Local Officers Council, and the Development Council.
The President appoints the Nominating Committee
The President sets the example in upholding the oath of office and the WBA bylaws.

President-Elect

The President-Elect is the second highest-ranking elected officer of the Association and at the conclusion of the President’s term of office automatically succeeds to the office of President.
Duties and responsibilities of the President-Elect include:
Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year. Presides in the absence of the President.
Represent the Association from the perspective of the greater good of our members.
Represent Senior Officers when needed for local association functions.
Appoints the Associate Vice President Advisor.
Is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.
Perform Local Building Associations installation ceremonies and deliver the WBA message 5-8 times per year in various locations around the state.
The President-elect participates in committee meetings and provides oversight to Building a Better Wisconsin, the Membership and the Convention committees.

Treasurer

The Treasurer ensures the integrity of the fiscal affairs of the Association.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Review monthly financials of the Builders Association to track the financial health of the WBA.
Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year. Report on the financial health and any variances on the financials at these meetings.
Perform Local Building Associations installation ceremonies and deliver the WBA message 5-8 times per year in various locations around the state.
Attend Builders Industry Council (BIC) meetings as a member of the board.
Is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.
Attend Build Wisconsin meetings as requested.
Provide oversight to the Finance Committee, WBA Insurance and the Governmenl Affairs committee.

Secretary

The Secretary is the official keeper of the records and seal.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year.
Provides oversight to the WBA Policies and Procedures, the Remodelers Council and Area Vice Presidents.
Perform Local Building Associations installation ceremonies and deliver the WBA message 5-8 times per year in various locations around the state.
Is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.

Past President

Represents the members of the Wisconsin Builders Association ® (WBA) with the public, government officials, the media, local associations, the National Association of Home Builders, and other business groups as required.
Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year.
Participate in as many committee meetings as possible to provide continuity in WBA activities during transition year.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Serve as chair of the Building Industry Council and gives oversight to the Buildings and Grounds committee.
Mentor senior officers and other WBA leaders.
Be a leader in political fund raising. Is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.
Provide input for the Executive Vice President’s annual review.
Represent the Senior Officers at WBA events as needed.

Associate Vice President Senior Officer-Second Year

Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year.
Represent the Association from an associate’s point of view.
Represent Senior Officers when needed for local association functions.
Partake in all Senior Officer functions and represent the associate view on leadership issues.
Participate in committee meetings and provide oversight to Associate Advisory Council.
Is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.
This position is a voting position for issues that come before the senior officers.

Associate Advisor-First Year

Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year.
Represent the Association from an associate’s point of view.
Represent the Senior Officers on the Associate Advisory Council.
Is at a minimum, a Gold Key member in Build PAC.
This position is advisory only and cannot vote on issues that come before the senior officers.
Upon completion of their one year term as Associate Advisor this person's name will be forwarded to the Nominating Committee to serve as the Associate Vice President Senior Officer.

Other Leadership Positions
Area Vice President

Serves as a contact person for local officers and executive officers to provide information on WBA activities. One Builder and one Associate Area VP serves for each area.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Serve as a conduit for information on area concerns from local associations to WBA leadership and staff.
Visit each local association in the area at least once a year to provide a WBA presence at general membership meetings or board meetings.
Serve as WBA representative at local meetings when an invitation for a senior officer cannot be accepted.
Serve as an advocate for WBA policies, activities or special projects with local associations in the area.
Identify and recommend to WBA local leaders in the area who could serve in a leadership capacity on the state level.
Attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and WBA Board meetings (4) during the year.
Submit a written area update two weeks prior to the Executive Committee for inclusion in the meeting packet. Provide short verbal summary at Executive Committee meeting.
Term of service is two years and limited to three consecutive terms

Director

The Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the association and is responsible for the business affairs of the corporation.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Approve operating and capital budgets.
Represent the membership of the association.
Understand issues facing the organization.
Ensure proper use of assets.
Establish short- and long-range goals.
Fulfills fiduciary responsibility to the membership.
Approves the long range and strategic plan of the association.
Assures legal compliance with the bylaws of the association.
Expected to attend (4) WBA Board meetings during the year.

Committee Chair

The Committee Chair directs the members and activities of the committee to ensure accomplishment of goals and objectives as directed by the President.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Attend (4) WBA Board meetings during the year.
Assist in the development of the committee objectives and budget.
Inform committee members of the objectives and their expected individual contributions and their responsibilities.
Prepare meeting agendas and assures the distribution of relevant information to all members prior to meetings.
Presides over committee meetings using Parliamentary Procedure to ensure adherence to the major issues and purposes of the committee.
Encourages active participation by committee members in the activities of the association.
Prepares committee status reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings.

Committee Members

Under the direction of the committee chair, committee members participate in all committee activities and work toward the fulfillment of the committee objectives.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Attends all meetings of the committee, whether in person or via conference call.
Carry out individual assignments given by the committee chair.
Review all relevant material prior to the committee meetings.
Participate in committee discussions and deliberations and voices objective opinions on committee issues and topics.
Understand the specific responsibilities of the committee.
Has an awareness of the association’s strategic plan, practices, policies and procedures as it pertains to the committee’s goals and objectives.

Executive Officer

Serves as Chief Administrative Officer of the local builders association, recommends and participates in the formulation of new policies and makes decisions within the bounds of existing policies. Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the staff, programs and activities to ensure the local association’s goals and objectives are met.
Duties, responsibilities and authorities include:
A representative EO is expected to attend Executive Committee meetings (4) and all Executive Officers are expected to attend (4) WBA Board meetings  during the year.
Maintains the assets of the local association and investments in accordance with the established policies.
Directs and coordinates all local approved programs, projects and major activities of staff.
Recruits, hires, trains and motivates and gives performance reviews to local association staff.
Promotes interest and active participation to members in the local association’s activities.
Maintains effective relationships with WBA, public and private organizations to ensure the interest of the association are realized.
Develops and recommends an annual local budget in cooperation with the Treasurer and Finance Committee and operates within the confines of established guidelines.
Insures that all funds, physical assets and other property owned by the local association are appropriately safeguarded.
Plans, coordinates and conducts a public relations program to enhance public acceptance of the industry.
Develops local education programs to advance the professional skills of the membership, operating within budget and program objectives.
Plans, organizes and directs membership promotion and retention programs.
Develops and coordinates legislative, regulatory and political efforts and maintain relationships with government officials and agencies impacting the industry.
Plans and executes all communications to the members including those generated by state and national home builder associations.
Acts as a liaison with NAHB, attending all official meetings and ideally attends the Executive Officers Council Seminar.