Alicia went on to volunteer with the organization for a decade , and was honored as 2011 Volunteer of the Year , going on to serve as Chair of the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham from 2012 to 2014 .
This volunteer work , combined with continued exposure to the NAHB , has led Alicia to where she is today . In 2000 , she founded AGH Homes , Inc ., which builds highend custom homes for buyers on individual lots . Only a few weeks into her new position as NAHB Chairman of the Board , Alicia sat down with Modern Home Builders to discuss all things industry . “ It ’ s been really exciting , and I ’ ve had some wonderful opportunities already ,” she enthuses . “ I was able to attend President Biden ’ s State of the Union address in the first week , and also testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ’ s Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment about the impact of the Biden administration ’ s final ‘ waters of the United States ’ ( WOTUS ) rule on home building .
So , quite some start . I ’ ve also had the pleasure of several conversations with people , like yourself , about what is happening in our industry .”
Mentoring relationships
In terms of priorities for her tenure , Alicia highlights that one focus is ensuring that consumers really understand what building code changes mean for them , their homes and their lives . “ I really want consumers to understand what our association does every day ,
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