Home Builders Association of Greater Austin

09/19/2026

The celebration continues!🏗️✨

As we wrap up Professional Women in Building Week, we’re shining a spotlight on more HBA Austin members who are building careers, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities across our industry.

Their experiences, insights, and advice are a reminder of the many paths women can take in construction, and the impact they’re making along the way.

09/18/2026

Meet the women building what’s next. 🏗️

In recognition of Professional Women in Building Week, we’re celebrating HBA members who are making their mark across the home building industry. From job sites to the office and everywhere in between, these women bring expertise, leadership, and passion to the work they do every day.

Get to know a few of the women helping shape the future of our industry, and stay tuned for more member highlights 👏

09/15/2026

What a morning of inspiration, insight, and real talk! ⭐

At our Groundbreaking Women panel, four incredible leaders shared honest advice, lessons, challenges, and plenty of inspiration for women building careers in our industry.

A few words worth carrying forward:
💬 “If there is not a seat at the table for me, I bring my own chair.” — Deletta Dean, Director of Housing, City of Austin
💬 “Find where your talent is and go for it.” — Michele Anderson, CEO, Austin Habitat for Humanity
💬 “Say yes to the uncomfortable and say no to those things that don’t serve you.” — Melissa Galland, SVP of Marketing, Brohn Homes
💬 “Be where your feet are.” — April Whitaker, Regional President, Taylor Morrison

Thank you to our all-star panelists and everyone who joined us today in celebration of Professional Women in Building Week! 💪

09/14/2026

🚨 TOMORROW! Groundbreaking Women: The Blueprint for Growth, in recognition of National Professional Women in Building Week

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring April Whitaker, Deletta Dean, Melissa Galland, and Michele Anderson as they share insights on leadership, career growth, and navigating challenges in Central Texas home building. 🏘️

👉 Reserve your seat: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/professional-women-in-building-week-groundbreaking-women-the-blueprint-for-growth-2072/details

What does it take to build a successful career and lead with confidence in the home building industry?

Find out next week at Groundbreaking Women: The Blueprint for Growth, happening Tuesday during Professional Women in Building Week!

Join us for an inspiring panel featuring:
⭐ April Whitaker — Taylor Morrison
⭐ Deletta Dean — City of Austin Government
⭐ Melissa Galland — Brohn Homes
⭐ Michele Anderson — Austin Habitat for Humanity

Come ready to hear from our panel of leaders who are breaking barriers and making their mark in Central Texas housing.

📅 Tuesday, September 15 | 9–11 AM
📍 The Marketplace ATX
🎟️ Open to all HBA members!
🔗 Register: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/professional-women-in-build-week-groundbreaking-women-the-blueprint-for-growth-2072/details

09/10/2026

Your evening plans just got more fun 🍻

Join your HBA friends Thursday, September 17th for an evening of good drinks, great connections, and friendly competition at our next All Member Happy Hour! Test your music knowledge with Name That Tune Bingo, featuring music trivia, sing-alongs, comedy, bingo and prizes. 🎤

Free for all employees of HBA member companies!

📅 Thursday, September 17 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 The Bon Aire | 9070 Research Blvd #101
🔗 RSVP: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/member-happy-hour-name-that-tune-2159/details

09/09/2026

What does it take to build a successful career and lead with confidence in the home building industry?

Find out next week at Groundbreaking Women: The Blueprint for Growth, happening Tuesday during Professional Women in Building Week!

Join us for an inspiring panel featuring:
⭐ April Whitaker — Taylor Morrison
⭐ Deletta Dean — City of Austin Government
⭐ Melissa Galland — Brohn Homes
⭐ Michele Anderson — Austin Habitat for Humanity

Come ready to hear from our panel of leaders who are breaking barriers and making their mark in Central Texas housing.

📅 Tuesday, September 15 | 9–11 AM
📍 The Marketplace ATX
🎟️ Open to all HBA members!
🔗 Register: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/professional-women-in-build-week-groundbreaking-women-the-blueprint-for-growth-2072/details

09/08/2026

👉 Spend this Thursday with the HBA!

Two events, two councils, two opportunities to get the conversations that matter most to you. From sales strategies and market challenges to the surprises hiding behind the walls of older homes, we’re bringing industry professionals together to share insights, swap stories, and walk away with ideas you can actually use.

💬 Sales Consultants Unplugged with the Sales & Marketing Council
🕘 9 –11 AM |📍 HBA of Greater Austin
💻 Register at https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/2145/details

What’s really working in today’s sales environment? Join the Sales & Marketing Council for a candid, solutions-focused roundtable where sales consultants and leaders share what’s changing, what’s working, and how they’re navigating the market.

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Retrofitting Older Homes with the Custom Builders & Remodelers Council (CBRC)
🏠 11:30 AM – 1 PM |📍 Facets of Austin Showroom
💻 Register at https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/2075/details

Older homes come with character...and plenty of surprises. At this month's Custom Builders & Remodelers Council meeting, we'll discuss real project stories, unexpected discoveries, costly mistakes, and lessons learned—getting into design and structural challenges, outdated systems, and all the other surprises that aren’t discovered until the project is underway.

Come for the stories, stay for the lessons, and leave better prepared for your next project.
**Note - CBRC meetings are limited to builders, remodelers, architects, engineers, and designers.

09/04/2026

🏗️ Professional Women in Building Week begins on September 14th! Join us for a week of opportunities to learn, connect, lead, and give back with the HBA’s Professional Women in Building Council. Open to all HBA members!

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 15
🎤 Groundbreaking Women: The Blueprint for Growth | 9–11 AM | The Marketplace ATX
Join us for a panel discussion with female leaders who are making their mark across housing and development, sharing real-world lessons on career growth and leadership.
Panelists include:
April Whitaker — Regional President, Taylor Morrison
Deletta Dean — Director of Housing, City of Austin
Melissa Galland — Senior Vice President of Marketing, Brohn Homes
Michelle Andersen — Chief Executive Officer, Austin Habitat for Humanity

💻 Shop Talk: Women Driving Leadership, Innovation & Growth in Residential Construction | 12 PM | Virtual
Hear industry leaders share insights on business growth, leadership, talent, and building a stronger workforce in this NAHB lunchtime webinar.

Wednesday, Sept. 16
🤝 Volunteer Day at Foster Village | 9–11 AM | Foster Village
Give back with PWB and HomeAid Austin and help organize essential supplies for children in foster care. Limited volunteer slots remain!

Thursday, Sept. 17
💻 Shop Talk: Strategies for Building High-Performing Teams | 12 PM | Virtual
Explore how to strengthen your leadership skills, build stronger teams, and better workplace culture in this NAHB lunchtime webinar.

🎶 HBA All Member Happy Hour | 4:30–6:30 PM | The Bon Aire
Wrap up the week with networking, fun and Name That Tune Bingo!

🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.hbaaustin.com/pwb.html

09/02/2026

Invest in your professional development this Fall! 🍂

Level up your skills this season with HBA educational programming designed for today’s home building professionals. From business and leadership to land development and industry-specific training, there’s something for every stage of your career.

Check out the full details of our fall education lineup on the HBA Calendar and reserve your spot today!

💻 Register now: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/calendar

08/28/2026

🚨 SEPTEMBER 10th is almost here! 🚨

Sales Consultants & Sales Leaders—don’t miss our upcoming roundtable session, Sales Consultants Unplugged 💬

Brought to you by the HBA Sales and Marketing Council, we’re bringing professionals together for a candid, solutions-focused conversation about what’s working, what’s changing, and what it takes to succeed in today’s market.
🔥 Real challenges.
💡 Practical solutions.
🤝 Meaningful connections.
Register now to be a part of the conversation.

🗓️ Thursday, September 10 | 9–11 AM
📍 HBA Classroom

🔗 Register: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/sales-consultants-unplugged-2145/details

💬 Real challenges, real solutions.

Join us on September 10th for Sales Consultants Unplugged — a candid, solutions-focused roundtable where sales consultants and sales leaders come together to discuss what's working, what's changing, and how to navigate today's evolving market.

Connect with peers, exchange practical strategies, and leave with fresh ideas you can put to work right away.

📅 Thursday, September 10th
🕘 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 HBA Classroom
🏠 Programming provided by the HBA Sales and Marketing Council

👉 Register: https://web.hbaaustin.com/atlas/events/sales-consultants-unplugged-2145/details

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from fellow industry professionals and strengthen your network!