Heidi has been with Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities since January 2002.

Key Responsibilities

Board of Directors & Executive Committee Liaison
Administration & Team Direction/Management
Association Operations & Policy Implementation
Strategic Direction & Financial Management
Leadership & Staff Development
Communication & Internal Relations
Community Relations & Partnerships
Advocacy/Public Policy/Government Affairs

Education

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Journalism, Emphasis: Advertising & Public Relations
Minor: Spanish

Institute for Organization Management (IOM)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington D.C.
Nonprofit leadership/organization management

Leadership

Harbor House Domestic & Sexual Violence Center
Board of Directors Chairwoman, SANE Advocate,
Governance Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Fundraising & Events Committee

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Board of Directors, Finance Committee

Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives State conference presenter 2023

U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Institute of Organization Management (IOM)
Midwest Board of Regents 2016-2023
Class Advisor 2015, 2021

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Scholarship Selection Committee 2017-2020
Basic Needs Giving Partnership Committee 2019-2022

Fun Facts

Three adjectives that describe you.
Driven. Observant. Dedicated.

What is your favorite cereal?
Child: Captain Crunch.
Adult: Not a cereal but we’ll go with breakfast theme… avocado toast with an egg.

What is the wildest thing you have ever done?
One of the wildest… I was a juror on a murder trial. (Not guilty verdict.)

What did you want to be when you were little?
Child: Marine biologist.
Teenager: Investigative journalist (thus majoring in journalism).

What is your favorite holiday?
My son’s birthday, June 1.

Can you play any instruments
I used to play piano. Not sure if I could even play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” anymore.
I tried learning guitar; total fail.

Do you have any phobias?
Snakes.

What is your favorite food?
Nachos, pizza and anything I can put Sriracha on.

What is your favorite TV show?
I’m more of a podcast junkie… Armchair Expert, Smartless, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Brene’ Brown, Mel Robbins

Hobbies/Interests

Going on adventures with my husband, son and golden retrievers. Teaching and taking fitness classes, playing tennis, traveling, cooking, live music, professional and personal development, and spending time with friends.

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