The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has elected Ohio builder and remodeler Bill Owens as chairman of its board for 2026.
Owens, president of Owens Construction in Worthington, Ohio, brings more than four decades of residential construction experience to his new role. He founded the design-build firm in 1982, and has since built a reputation for integrating energy-efficient technologies and modern design into residential projects. His appointment reflects NAHB’s emphasis on experienced leadership as the industry navigates economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates, and persistent shortages of available housing inventory.
“With the lack of homes the primary cause of growing housing affordability challenges, this year NAHB will work with the Trump administration and Congress to remove barriers that are raising housing and remodeling costs and preventing builders from increasing the nation’s housing supply,” said Owens. “We will also work with policymakers to adopt practical workforce development and immigration policy that will help our industry fill open jobs and reduce the cost of remodeling and home construction.”
Throughout his career, Owens has held numerous leadership roles within NAHB at the local, state, and national levels. He previously chaired the NAHB Remodelers Council, served as chairman of the Home Builders Institute, and participated on multiple national committees addressing issues such as environmental policy, construction liability, and risk management. He has also been an active member of NAHB’s board of directors for more than 20 years and served as president of the Ohio Home Builders Association in 2011.
As chairman, Owens is expected to work closely with NAHB leadership to advocate for policies that support housing production, reduce regulatory barriers, and improve affordability for prospective homebuyers. The association plays a key role in representing builders, developers, and related professionals in policy discussions at the federal, state, and local levels.
