The Hub of the
Home Building Industry
Established in 2007, Building Careers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to tackling workforce development challenges in Northern California’s residential construction industry. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the industry’s growing demand for skilled tradespeople, office professionals, and management roles by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Through our innovative PIPER framework—Promotions, Internships, Placements, Education, and Research—we are driving the future of construction, creating opportunities, and empowering the next generation of professionals.
Meet Our Team

Timothy Murphy
CEO

Jennifer Poff, CAE
Executive Director

La Vonnia De Loach Haggerty
Director Community Programs

James Hill
Job Developer

Samuel Kinsey
Senior Manager, Career Development

Nahed Malek
Career Development Manager

Fareshta Rahmani
Career Development Manager

David Diaz
Career Development Manager

Avery Mcpherson
Marketing & Events Coordinator

Andrew Williams
Director Education Programs

Matthew Newsome
Career Development Manager
2025 Board of Directors
Chelsea Richardson, Chair
Jeffrey DeMure + Associates
Dudley Mallinson, Vice-Chair/Treasurer
Landscape Development Inc.
Landon Capagli, Secretary
Woodside Homes
Lincoln Leaman, Immediate Past Chair
TRC Solutions
Laura Black
Meritage Homes
Tina Cruce
Tim Lewis Communities
Patrick McPhetridge
Tri Pointe Homes
Ashu Mishra
Cosumnes River College
Ed Perez
Rain Bird Corporation
Brian Motheral
Republic Elite Integration Inc
Kristin Stuart
Toll Brothers
Melissa Setzer
Gold Country Inc.
Whitney Squire
PHCC
Maria Trunzo
Meridian Signage
BIA Representative:
Tina Cruce
Tim Lewis Communities