Nominations Open for the 2026–2027 DBIA Southwest Region Board & Leadership Roles – Submit by February 27!
- Dec 31, 2025
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The DBIA Southwest Region is now accepting nominations for 2026–2027 Board of Directors and leadership positions. Members are invited to nominate themselves or a fellow DBIA member for roles that help guide the Region’s strategy, support chapter growth, and advance Design-Build Done Right® across the Southwest. This page outlines open positions, expectations for service, key dates, and how to submit a nomination.
These roles are an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding strategy, supporting chapters, advocating for design-build, and strengthening our professional community.
Please submit by February 27!
Leadership Opportunities Overview
DBIA-SW is seeking nominations for two types of leadership roles:
1. Board of Directors Roles
(Voting leadership positions with governance responsibilities)
These roles serve on the DBIA-SW Board of Directors and help guide the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and overall success of the Region.
2. Committee & Chapter Vice Chair Roles
(Non-board leadership positions)
These roles do not serve on the Board of Directors. They support committee and chapter leadership, gain hands-on experience, and are often a pathway to future board service.
👉 Important: Board roles and Vice Chair roles use different nomination forms (see below).
Key Dates for the 2026–2027 Nomination Cycle
February 2026 – Interviews conducted (if needed)
February 27, 2026 – Nominations close
March 16, 2026 – Board votes on slate
April 6, 2026 – Slate published
May 8, 2026 – Membership vote at the DBIA-SW Regional Conference & First Board Meeting
Board of Directors Roles (Voting Leadership Positions)
Open Board Positions for 2026–2027
Legislative Chair (Board Position)
The Legislative Chair serves on the Board of Directors and co-leads the Legal & Legislative Task Force alongside the Legal Chair. This role focuses on protecting and expanding the use of design-build through advocacy, legislative monitoring, and coordination with DBIA National and state-level stakeholders.
Primary areas of responsibility include:
Advancing legislation that supports design-build best practices
Monitoring and reporting on legal and legislative activity across the Region
Coordinating with state-level advocates and DBIA National
Serving as a resource to owners, public officials, and industry partners
Chapter Chair Roles (Board Positions)
DBIA-SW is currently seeking Chapter Chairs for the following locations:
Albuquerque
El Paso
Tulsa
Chapter Chairs are voting members of the DBIA-SW Board of Directors and serve as the primary liaison between their local chapter and Regional leadership.
Chapter Chairs are responsible for:
Leading and developing their local chapter
Building and guiding a Chapter Steering Committee
Supporting local programming, membership growth, and engagement
Communicating chapter needs and activity to the Board
Advancing DBIA’s mission at the local level
Chapter Chairs play a critical role in grassroots leadership and are essential to the Region’s success.
Expectations for Board Service
DBIA-SW is an active, working board. Board members are expected to be engaged, prepared, and collaborative.
Key expectations include:
Two-year term (April 2026–April 2028), with a maximum of two consecutive terms
Attend Board meetings held:
Every other month in the even months (six total per year)
Third Tuesday at 3:00 PM (Zoom)
One in-person meeting held at the Regional Conference
Serve on and lead at least one committee or task force
Commit approximately 5–10 hours per month, depending on role
Maintain active DBIA membership
DBIA certification is encouraged but not required
Formal interviews may be conducted for select roles in February 2026.
Committee & Chapter Vice Chair Roles (Non-Board Positions)
Vice Chairs are not members of the Board of Directors, but they play an important leadership role within DBIA-SW. These positions support Chairs, help move committee and chapter work forward, and provide valuable leadership experience.
Vice Chairs may also serve as a representative for a Chair when needed and are often strong candidates for future Board service.
Open Vice Chair Opportunities
Legal Committee
Water/Wastewater Committee
Austin Chapter
Houston Chapter
San Antonio Chapter
How to Submit a Nomination
You may nominate yourself or another DBIA member in good standing.
Please select the correct form based on the role:
If you are unsure which role is the best fit, we encourage you to reach out before submitting a nomination.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusive Leadership
DBIA-SW is committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our industry and communities. We encourage nominations from professionals across firm types, sectors, geographies, and backgrounds.
Questions About Leadership Roles or the Nomination Process?
Have questions about a role, expectations, or the nomination process?
Please contact Rachel Albright at rachel@dbia-sw.org.
