Since the NAC sits with the Senior Officers during all of their meetings, we felt it important for you to know a little about the newly-elected NAC. In addition becuase of her excitement and exuberance, we felt that it was important for you to also know Monica Somerfeldt-Lewis. So here are these two important leaders. We hope you will sometime meet both of these since they so strongly represent you.
Kathy Craven-Snodgrass, CGA, CGP, AAPiedmont Natural Gas Winston-Salem, NC
Thank you for considering my candidacy for NAHB National Associate Chairman. Through my work as a sales associate at Piedmont Natural Gas for more than 23 years, I have learned how to effectively communicate and form strong relationships with home builders. This critical skill is one that will allow me to effectively serve as the voice of the Associate members in 2013.
Since 1990, I have had the privilege of working with Associates and Builders at all levels of the NAHB federation. A few highlights include: Winston-Salem Board of Directors Member 1992-2011; NCHBA Executive Committee member for 10 years; NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer in 2003-2004 (voting senior officer position); NAHB Associates Committee chair in 2006 and a committee member for 14 years; NAHB Executive Committee in 2006; NAHB Life Director since 2007; Spike Club member (600 credits); and BUILD-PAC Gold Key Club member. I have also been honored to be recognized as the 2006 NAHB Associate of the Year and inducted in the NAHB Society of Honored Associates.
Through my many leadership roles in our federation, I have attained the experience to effectively communicate the important issues of Associates to NAHB senior officers, leadership and board members.
When I am not attending HBA events, I enjoy making bead jewelry. Many folks don’t know this, but I have a degree in fashion merchandising. My builders just call me the “gas girl”! I also enjoy gardening, biking and fly fishing with my husband.
Monica Somerfeldt-Lewis, CGA, CAPS
Instead of providing the long list of my leadership positions and awards (they are all in the application you will receive), I want to tell you why I am running.
I am a candidate for National Associate Chairman because we need a strong, dedicated voice representing Associate members in the decision making process at NAHB.
I have had to make tough decisions during my recent Senior Officer and BUILD-PAC Officer terms. But, advocacy for a strong building economy remains vital to our Association and our members. When builders are building, Associates are working and membership increases.
You know me. You have seen me and heard me at every Associate Members Committee meeting for the last 6 years. I am passionate about housing. I am a fighter for our industry and our Associates. You know how hard I work to support NAHB’s advocacy efforts. I will continue to be our strong voice.
As the National Associate Chairman, I will always show up to get the job done. I will serve with an agenda to get this country building again and make sure our membership gets a return on their investment in NAHB. I will serve because I believe in NAHB’s role in the building industry.
I ask for your vote in Austin on September 14th.
