What does it take to orchestrate the messaging and public advocacy efforts for 235,000 members, 850 local organizations and 1,000 plus board members? For Bill Killmer, who leads the advocacy efforts for the National Association of Home Builders, it is the art of reaching consensus. “There’s a huge consensus building effort that has to be undertaken within our organization,” said Jerry Howard, CEO of NAHB. “The diversity within the industry forces us to take into account the views of a broad spectrum of the industry and synthesize them down to a public statement or position that represents all facets of the industry, while at the same time not leaning in any way too much… Read More