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Brian Afnan Installed as 2025 President of the Maryland Building Industry Association 2025 Leadership Slate Focused on Attainable Homeownership FULTON, MD – January 23, 2025 – The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) proudly announces the installation of Brian Afnan as its 2025 President. The ceremony took place today at the association’s headquarters, The Maryland Center for Housing, in Fulton, Maryland on January 23, 2025. Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson performed the installation ceremony. Brian Afnan, Founder and Principal of Afnan & Co., brings over 25 years of diverse experience in the development and real estate industry to this leadership role. Since 1998, he has demonstrated expertise in property acquisition, planning, entitlement, development, design, estimating, construction, and sales. A civil engineer by training, Brian earned both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Master of Engineering from Cornell University. He is an active member of the Maryland Building Industry Association and the National Association of Home Builders. His longstanding commitment to advancing the industry and his deep knowledge of Maryland’s housing market position him well to lead MBIA into a new era. Before founding Afnan & Co., Brian served as Vice President for one of the nation’s largest home building companies, holding key roles in construction, sales and marketing, land acquisition, and development. His career highlights include overseeing the sale and construction of more than 5,500 homes and managing the acquisition and development of over 2,500 lots across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Brian’s presidency will focus on addressing Maryland’s growing need for attainable homeownership. Under his leadership, MBIA aims to advance policies and initiatives that support affordability, sustainability, and innovation in the housing industry. “Our 2024 slate is committed to making homeownership attainable for all Marylanders,” said Afnan. “We recognize the challenges and opportunities ahead, and I am honored to work alongside our members to strengthen our industry and create housing solutions that benefit communities across the state.”"I look forward to a productive year under his leadership along with the rest of the executive committee and board members," said Lori Graf, MBIA CEO. About the Maryland Building Industry Association The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) is a trade organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting the building and development industry in the Maryland Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's as well as Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore and Washington, DC. The association provides its members with resources, networking opportunities, and educational programs while championing policies that foster economic growth and sustainable development. www.marylandbuilders.org.
Brian Afnan Installed as 2025 President of the Maryland Building Industry Association
2025 Leadership Slate Focused on Attainable Homeownership
FULTON, MD – January 23, 2025 – The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) proudly announces the installation of Brian Afnan as its 2025 President. The ceremony took place today at the association’s headquarters, The Maryland Center for Housing, in Fulton, Maryland on January 23, 2025. Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson performed the installation ceremony.
Brian Afnan, Founder and Principal of Afnan & Co., brings over 25 years of diverse experience in the development and real estate industry to this leadership role. Since 1998, he has demonstrated expertise in property acquisition, planning, entitlement, development, design, estimating, construction, and sales.
A civil engineer by training, Brian earned both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Master of Engineering from Cornell University. He is an active member of the Maryland Building Industry Association and the National Association of Home Builders. His longstanding commitment to advancing the industry and his deep knowledge of Maryland’s housing market position him well to lead MBIA into a new era.
Before founding Afnan & Co., Brian served as Vice President for one of the nation’s largest home building companies, holding key roles in construction, sales and marketing, land acquisition, and development. His career highlights include overseeing the sale and construction of more than 5,500 homes and managing the acquisition and development of over 2,500 lots across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Brian’s presidency will focus on addressing Maryland’s growing need for attainable homeownership. Under his leadership, MBIA aims to advance policies and initiatives that support affordability, sustainability, and innovation in the housing industry.
“Our 2024 slate is committed to making homeownership attainable for all Marylanders,” said Afnan. “We recognize the challenges and opportunities ahead, and I am honored to work alongside our members to strengthen our industry and create housing solutions that benefit communities across the state.”"I look forward to a productive year under his leadership along with the rest of the executive committee and board members," said Lori Graf, MBIA CEO.
About the Maryland Building Industry Association
The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) is a trade organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting the building and development industry in the Maryland Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's as well as Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore and Washington, DC. The association provides its members with resources, networking opportunities, and educational programs while championing policies that foster economic growth and sustainable development. www.marylandbuilders.org.