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
Deborah Maus, CAE
Recruitment Manager
Andrew Williams
Director Education Programs
David Diaz
Career Development Manager
Fareshta Rahmani
Career Development Manager
Nahed Malek
Career Development Manager
Avery Mcpherson
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Matthew Newsome
Career Development Manager
2024 Board of Directors
Lincoln Leaman, Chair
TRC Solutions
Chelsea Richardson,Vice-Chair/Treasurer
Jeffrey DeMure + Associates
Dudley Mallinson, Secretary
Landscape Development Inc.
Cindy Mitchell, Immediate Past Chair
Citadel Premium Design, Inc.
Ann Bouchard
Bouchard Communications
Laura Black
Meritage Homes
Landon Capagli
Woodside Homes
Patrick McPhetridge
Tri Pointe Homes
Jeff Panasiti
Lennar
Ed Perez
Rain Bird Corporation
Brian Motheral
Republic Elite Integration Inc
Kristin Stuart
Toll Brothers
Melissa Setzer
Gold Country Inc.
BIA Representative:
Clifton Taylor
Taylor Builders, LLC