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Our Team

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Seth Hood

Executive Director

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Diane Peters

Director of Operations

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Lillian Weiand

Membership Services Director

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Executive Team

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John Michael Rainey

President

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Jim Mihalik

Vice President

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Dale Nelson

Associates Vice President

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Bruce Kirkland

Secretary/ Treasurer

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Mark Utley Jr.

Regional Vice President

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Dale Nelson

Regional Vice President

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Jeff Salmons

Regional Vice President

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Tyler Cook

Regional Vice President

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Clark Pietrangolo

Regional Vice President

Wooden Home Framing

Welcome to the Home Builders Association of Mississippi.

As Executive Director, it is my privilege to represent the voice of Mississippi’s residential construction industry. Our state is built by hardworking professionals—builders, remodelers, subcontractors, and suppliers—who are deeply committed to quality, safety, and community. HBAM exists to support, advocate for, and elevate the work of those professionals.

Through legislative advocacy, continuing education, networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits, HBAM helps ensure that Mississippi’s housing industry remains strong and forward-looking. Whether you are a long-standing member or exploring how to get involved, we’re proud to serve as your trusted partner and advocate.

Thank you for visiting. We’re building more than homes—we’re building Mississippi’s future.

OUR MISSION: The Home Builders Association of Mississippi will promote, advance and protect the housing industry with a goal to sustain viability, effectiveness and advocacy.

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