CBIA PWB Board
The Professional Women in Building council is governed by a group of dedicated volunteers who aim to connect, educate, and inspire others. Email co-chair Allison Paul for more information on joining this incredible line-up of industry professionals.
CBIA Professional Women in Building 2021 Board
Linda Hebert
Co-Chair, 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.
Allison Paul
Co-Chair
Allison Paul is the Sales and Marketing Director for the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), its Legacy Giving Society and Scholarship Program. She served the Foundation's CIRB Report for six years as a Research Analyst, Media Specialist and later, Director of Research. She is a former CBIA PWB council chair and has chaired the board’s Communications and Sponsorship Committees. Allison has two bachelors degrees in English and Communications from UC Davis and a background in legislative history research and freelance writing and editing.
Mitu Walia
Immediate Past Chair
Mitu is the Director of Architectural Design for Klein Financial Corporation, a real estate investment, development and consulting firm that specializes in tax-exempt bond multifamily residential development. Mitu is Responsible for effective design & execution of multiple construction projects, primarily by ensuring high-level performance by Design Teams during both pre-construction and construction-administration phases, Protect Owner’s interests in project cost, project time and project quality. She is the former chair of the PWB Bay Area and the CBIA PWB council.
Allie Jackson
Vice Chair, Communications Committee Chair
Allie Jackson is an experienced bi-lingual Sales Rep representing Eldorado Stone and Cultured Stone, the leading manufactured stone veneer brands in the industry. Internationally covering: Italy, Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Mexico. Locally covering- Orange County, LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Kern County’s- servicing distributors, architects, designers, builders, and installers. Allie served CBIA PWB as Communications Committee Chair in 2020 before being elected as council Vice Chair in 2021.
Stacy Beers
Secretary, Legislative Committee Chair
Stacy Beers is the Chief Financial Officer for Pacific InterWest, Danville Development, Pacific States Aerial & Homeowners Education Assoc.. Her professional specialties and experiences include: Accounting, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, General Operations, Project Management, Insurance, Finance, Overall Operations. Stacy has served her local and national PWB chapters as Sponsorship and Legislative Committee Chairs. This is Stacy's first year serving the CBIA PWB Board.
Eleni Christianson
Educational Outreach Committee Chair
For over 17 years, Eleni has worked in the construction and land development industry, working for commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional new construction sectors, in both private and public markets, throughout Southern California. With her expertise in business development and sales, she began her own consulting company in 2020 connecting people to business opportunities as well as helping business owners streamline operations and improve their bottom line. Eleni has a bachelors in Business from Cal-State, Fullerton. She is passionate about career and technical education and educating students to consider rewarding careers in the building industry. She serves on Norco College’s President’s Advisory Board and is an active member in the Building Industry Association of Southern California for over 10 years. Eleni has served CBIA PWB for the past several years as EOC Chair and council Vice Chair.
Ruby Rose Yepez
Educational Outreach Committee Vice-Chair
Ruby Rose is a Senior Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) supporting New Construction Key Accounts and a Planning Commissioner for the City of South El Monte, CA. Ruby is engaged with multiple efforts in supporting the states Decarbonization Goals and developing Clean Energy Buildings. She has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on sustainability, certifying over 30 affordable housing projects as LEED or GreenPoint Rated. Ruby Rose is a former board member and still actively supports the US Green Building Council and CA Association of Building Energy Consultants. She currently sits on the board for the BIA Baldy View Chapter and this is her first year serving on the board of the CBIA PWB.
Melissa Kiland
Programs Committee 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; this is her second year serving as Programs Committee Chair.
Audrea Coble
Programs Committee Vice Chair
Audrea is a Director of Business Development for Ryan Young Homes. She is a successful, high energy leader with great people skills and solid relationship building credentials. Proven success in Business Development within the Multifamily and Single Family model home industry. This is Audrea’s first year serving on the board of the CBIA PWB.
AnnMarie Quinn
Membership Committee Chair
AnnMarie Quinn is the Director of Business Development for GeoTek, Inc. She has a demonstrated history of working in the geotechnical, environmental and material testing engineering industry and strong sales professional skilled in client communications and business development. This is AnnMarie’s fifth year serving on the board of the CBIA PWB as the Membership Committee Chair.
Dawna Fry
Membership Committee Vice-Chair
Dawna Fry is the Environmental Business Development Manager at BluSky Restoration Contractors. She is an experienced Business Development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Strong sales professional skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Operations Management, and Customer Service. This is Dawna’s second year as Vice Chair of the CBIA PWB Membership Committee.
Cynthia Heskett
Sponsorship Committee Chair
Cynthia is the Director of Business Development for Associa in San Ramon, CA. She has a longstanding professional history and passion for property management and has always taken personal pride in helping others find a positive home experience. This is Cynthia’s second year serving as Sponsorship Chair of the CBIA PWB Board.
Alyssa Clark
Sponsorship Committee Vice-Chair
Alyssa Clark is a Project Manager at William Hezmalhalch Architects (WHA, Inc.) who earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of San Francisco. She was a former Designer for HPA Design Group before moving and 2021 is her first year serving on the CBIA PWB board as the Sponsorship Committee Vice Chair.
Terri Everhart
NAHB Liaison | CBIA PWB Advisor
Terri Everhart is a Sales Representative for HomeSite Services, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area with extensive sales experience in California's homebuilding industry. Terri has also served in executive and board chair positions for her local PWB chapter (Bay Area), CBIA PWB, and NAHB. Terri is currently the 2021 Vice Chair for NAHB PWB and serves as a Board Advisor and NAHB Liaison to CBIA PWB.
Kim DeWeese
PCBC and CBIA Liaison (Support Staff)
Kimberly DeWeese is PCBC's Operations Director, and leads the logistical and operational activities for PCBC to ensure a successful attendee experience. With over twenty years of meeting planning experience, she also develops and maintains strong working relationships with business partners, vendors, and venues to accomplish PCBC's event goals.
Jill Herman
Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) Liaison (Support Staff)
Jill manages and oversees CHF's BITA program, which includes expanding the curriculum to campuses statewide, recruiting industry support and coordinating events that raise awareness for the program and facilitating interaction with program sites and local industry. Jill is a graduate from Concordia University Irvine with a BA in Business Administration/Marketing. Jill is a former chair of the CBIA PWB council and its Educational Outreach Committee.