MARQUETTE — Sarah Foster, the executive officer of the Home Builders Association of the Upper Peninsula was recently installed as a 2025 regional director of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Executive Officers Council (EOC). The installation was held in conjunction with the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

The EOC is the educational and professional support organization for the executive officers who direct the state and local associations affiliated with NAHB. The Council’s board of directors establishes policy and oversees activities of over 700 local and state home building associations nationwide.

Sarah Foster was elected to the position by her peers at the annual Association Management Conference in Salt Lake City last August to represent Region C, which includes Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia.

As the executive officer of the HBA of the U.P., she directs the day-to-day functioning of a proactive building industry trade association. Among its many activities are: Continuing Education and training for builders and associate members, the HBA Wild Game Dinner Scholarship Fundraiser, the Builders Show, public referrals to licensed and insured members, helping out student chapter trades programs with tools and supplies, advocating for the building industry and much more.