The Professional Women in Building council board of directors is governed by a group of dedicated volunteers who aim to connect, educate, and inspire others. Email cbiapwb@gmail.com for more information on joining this incredible line-up of industry professionals.
CBIA Professional Women in Building Council
Board of Directors
Stacy Beers | Chair
Stacy Beers is President of Pacific InterWest, a construction consulting firm specializing in quality control, risk mitigation, and compliance services for builders and developers. She brings more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry, having worked with homebuilders, architects, developers, suppliers, and contractors across a wide range of operational and field-based roles.
Stacy is deeply committed to industry advocacy and workforce development. She is actively involved at the national, state, and local levels of building industry associations, including Professional Women in Building (PWB) councils.
Melissa Kiland | Vice Chair
Melissa Kiland is a Human Resources Manager at Ponderosa Homes in Pleasanton, CA. Melissa has served on the PWB of the BIA Bay Area and was a former Office Manager for Lennar. She graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance and is a licensed real estate agent from with the California Bureau of Real Estate. Melissa was elected to the CBIA PWB board in 2020; she previously served two years as Program Committee Chair.
Mitu Walia | Secretary
Mitu Walia is the Director of Forward Planning and Project Management at Risewell Homes, Bay Area Division in CA. She has significant experience in Architectural Design, Forward Planning, Entitlement, and Permitting. Mitu is the former chair of the PWB Bay Area and the CBIA PWB council and currently holds positions within the Professional Women in Building (PWB) council at the National, State, and Local levels. Currently, she is a 2026 Board of Trustee for NAHB PWB, Secretary and Board Member of the CBIA PWB and Board Member of the BIA Bay Area PWB Education Outreach Committee.
Linda Hebert | Treasurer
Linda Hebert is president of Diversified Marketing and Communications, which she founded in 1999. As an active member of the Building Industry Association of the Bay Area (BIA Bay Area), California Building Industry Association (CBIA) and NAHB, Hebert has chaired and served on numerous committees, including serving as the National PWB and Sales and Marketing Chairs for NAHB. She has over 35 years of experience as a sales and marketing consultant, real estate professional and is a national speaker on marketing, the female buyer, social media, the art of networking, green building and communication. She enjoys sharing her experience by mentoring others to help achieve their highest level of success.
Terri Everhart | Membership Subcommittee Chair
Builder Sales Representative, Business Development for HomeSite Services in San Francisco bay area since 2016. Involved with community and philanthropy outreach programs as well as local, State and National building industry associations holding numerous volunteer roles, often. Engaged with Professional Women in Building (PWB) since 2011. Board member of BIA Bay Area Sales & Marketing Council 2025/6. Honored in 2020 as NAHB Professional Women in Building Executive Board member and recognized as 2020 NAHB Women of the Year. NAHB PWB 2022 National Chair. NAHB PWB Member of the Year 2024. Proud mother of two, wonderful, human beings, and grandmom of two.
Allie Jackson | Immediate Past Chair
Allie Guzman is an experienced, bilingual Territory Sales Manager with a strong track record in the building materials and architectural products industry. She currently represents CRL (C.R. Laurence), covering Orange County, the Inland Empire, and South Los Angeles, where she partners closely with developers, designers, general contractors, glaziers, and glass enthusiasts to deliver high-performance architectural glass and metal solutions.
With nearly 20 years of experience across stone, hardscapes, ceramic, concrete, and glass, Allie has built her career on relationship-driven sales, strategic territory growth, and deep product knowledge. Her background includes sales leadership roles with respected brands, with experience spanning local, statewide, and international markets.
Beyond sales, Allie is a passionate advocate for women in the building industry. She has been actively involved with the California Building Industry Association – Professional Women in Building (CBIA PWB) for over six years, serving as Vice Chair, Chair, and currently Immediate Past Chair, helping amplify women’s voices and foster meaningful industry change.
Known for her energy, authenticity, and commitment to excellence, Allie combines business acumen with genuine connection. She lives in Orange County, is proudly married, and is a devoted aunt to ten—bringing the same enthusiasm to her personal life that she brings to her work.