Main interview

Public Affairs and Association Communications committees , and as a member of the Executive Board , in 2008 , she was named the NAHB ’ s PWB Woman of the Year .

At a local level , Alicia was President of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders in 2013 , named the association ’ s Builder of the Year in 2012 and inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2008 . She was also named as the Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Alabama in 2014 .

“ I maintain my involvement because I love the association as much as a I love the industry ,” she begins . “ My husband is also active in our local association through his company , Magic City Title Insurance , and has been my biggest cheerleader from the very beginning .”

Community-minded

Also active in her local community , Alicia ’ s passion for the industry was sparked by volunteering locally with Habitat for Humanity . A nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home , it believes affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities . The organization works together with families , local communities , volunteers and partners from around the world so that more people are able to live in affordable and safe homes . Its advocacy efforts focus on policy reform to remove the systemic barriers that prevent low-income and historically underserved families from accessing adequate , affordable shelter .

The coming year is set to be a busy time for Alicia