John A. Courson has been tapped to become the new president and chief executive officer of the Home Builders Institute, a non-profit workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) that aims to prepare youth and young adults for careers in the residential construction industry.
Most recently, Courson served as the president and chief executive officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Courson will be replacing longtime HBI President and Chief Executive Officer Frederick Humphreys, who is ending his 11-year tenure at the end of this year.
"HBI will benefit tremendously from having a leader with John's outstanding credentials at the helm," said Donald Pratt, chairman of the HBI Board of Trustees. "His solid understanding of non-profit associations, entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in strategic planning, and passion for the housing industry will be incredible assets for HBI."
Courson is a nationally recognized housing industry spokesperson and government affairs expert. His initial priorities at HBI will be to identify new revenue streams and create new programs that build on HBI's core competencies, including training, mentoring, curriculum development and job placement services.
