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[Fulton, MD] — [January 7, 2026] — The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) is pleased to announce the installation of its 2026 officers, who will lead the association in advocating for Maryland’s building industry in the year ahead. The officers were formally installed at the MBIA headquarters, The Maryland Center for Housing, by Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, the 34th Comptroller of Maryland on January 7, 2026. The ceremony marked the beginning of a new leadership year for MBIA with officers who bring strong leadership, industry knowledge, and a shared commitment to advancing MBIA’s mission on behalf of its members and the public. Matt Lefler, Vice President of Operations at Caruso Homes, Inc., was installed as President of the Maryland Building Industry Association for 2026. Lefler brings extensive experience in residential construction and operations and has been an active leader within the association. Serving alongside Lefler is Bobby Thompson of Schaefer Homes, who has been installed as 1st Vice President. Thompson brings valuable industry insight and leadership experience that will support MBIA’s strategic initiatives throughout the coming year. “MBIA is entering an important year for our industry,” said Lori Graf, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Building Industry Association. “I look forward to the year ahead and to working closely with Matt Lefler as president. His professional guidance, experience, and commitment to our mission will be invaluable as we continue advocating for our members and the building industry across Maryland.” Together, the 2026 officers will guide MBIA’s efforts to advocate for the building industry with a commitment to maximizing business opportunities for its members, while promoting a positive image of the industry and serving as a trusted resource to members and to the public at large. For a complete list of MBIA’s 2026 officers, visit marylandbuilders.org/leadership-and-history For more information about the Maryland Building Industry Association, visit marylandbuilders.org or contact Kristin Hogle at 443-629-9586 or khogle@marylandbuilders.org
[Fulton, MD] — [January 7, 2026] — The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) is pleased to announce the installation of its 2026 officers, who will lead the association in advocating for Maryland’s building industry in the year ahead.
The officers were formally installed at the MBIA headquarters, The Maryland Center for Housing, by Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, the 34th Comptroller of Maryland on January 7, 2026. The ceremony marked the beginning of a new leadership year for MBIA with officers who bring strong leadership, industry knowledge, and a shared commitment to advancing MBIA’s mission on behalf of its members and the public.
Matt Lefler, Vice President of Operations at Caruso Homes, Inc., was installed as President of the Maryland Building Industry Association for 2026. Lefler brings extensive experience in residential construction and operations and has been an active leader within the association.
Serving alongside Lefler is Bobby Thompson of Schaefer Homes, who has been installed as 1st Vice President. Thompson brings valuable industry insight and leadership experience that will support MBIA’s strategic initiatives throughout the coming year.
“MBIA is entering an important year for our industry,” said Lori Graf, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Building Industry Association. “I look forward to the year ahead and to working closely with Matt Lefler as president. His professional guidance, experience, and commitment to our mission will be invaluable as we continue advocating for our members and the building industry across Maryland.”
Together, the 2026 officers will guide MBIA’s efforts to advocate for the building industry with a commitment to maximizing business opportunities for its members, while promoting a positive image of the industry and serving as a trusted resource to members and to the public at large.
For a complete list of MBIA’s 2026 officers, visit marylandbuilders.org/leadership-and-history
For more information about the Maryland Building Industry Association, visit marylandbuilders.org or contact Kristin Hogle at 443-629-9586 or khogle@marylandbuilders.org