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The Design-Build Institute of America, Inc., (DBIA), a nonprofit, membership-based organization, promotes and encourages the growth of the design-build project delivery process, and seeks improvement of the industry through the utilization of fully integrated services in the designing, building, financing and operating of constructed projects. DBIA supports the development of affiliated Regions and Chapters to broaden its impact and increase opportunities for member participation.
DBIAHR extends DBIA National’s leadership and best practices across Hampton Roads.
2026 Board of Advisors
Tom Tingle
President/Bylaws Co-Chair
Bio
Rick Martinec
Treasurer
Bio
Bruce Husselbee
DBIA National Board Member
Bio
Neil Lowenstein
Bylaws Co-Chair & Scholarship
Co-Chair
Bio
Ellen Pelstring
Scholarship Co-Chair
Bio
Bill Sorrentino
Bio
Brandon Knight
Bio
Chris Spates
Bio
Erik Mills
Vice President
Bio
Earl Inge
Membership Chair
Bio
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Matt Astrin
Sponsorship Chair
Bio
Brittany Curtis
Immediate Past President
Bio
Lloyd "T.J." Thomas
Social Media Chair
Bio
Jim Vachon
Programs Chair
Bio
Mike Darrow
Bio
Chase Spence
Bio
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