Daniel Dressman is an experienced executive management professional seeking a new challenging position. He has over 20 years of experience managing trade associations for the home building and real estate industries. He is currently the Executive Director of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati, where he provides leadership, develops public policy, and manages events. Prior to that, he was the Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky and held similar roles with realtor associations in Indiana and Michigan. He has expertise in business management, public relations, project management, and financial management.

1. DANIEL J. DRESSMAN, CAE, BIAE, RCE
1700 Harmon Drive | Cincinnati, OH 45215 | (513) 771-9876 | ddressman@CincyBuilders.com
Executive Management Professional
TRADEASSOCIATION | GOVERNMENT/ADVOCACY AFFAIRS | MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS
A highlyskilled and experienced Executive Management Professional with an amazingtrackrecord in business
processes and practices, seeking a challenging position with a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.
Adept at managing professional/trade associations nationally, government advocacy experience, financial
management, public relations, staff development, organizational vision and new program development. An
astute professional with invaluable knowledge of managingprojects, resourcesand systemsin an efficient and
effective manner. Keen ability to quickly problem-solve issues and apply an effective solution. Extremely
focused and adept at consistentlyemployingbest businesspracticestoimprove the overall performance. A top
notch professional that has the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
Demonstrated management skillsthat enhance productivityand drive sustained organizational performance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Executive Leadership
 Business Management
 Board Development
 Relationship Management
 Event Management
 PublicRelations
 Project Management
 Marketing Strategies
 Contract Negotiation/
Management
 Fiscal Budgeting/
Management
 Leader/Team Member
 Manage Press/Social Media
 Effective Multitasker
 Superior Problem
Analysis/Problem-Solving
Skills
 Communication Skills
(Oral/Written)
 Public/Media Relations
 Technology Skills:
Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI,Cincinnati, OH 2009 – Present
Executive Director
 Provide leadership, direction and vision for the largest local Home BuildersAssociation in Ohio,
servinga 6-county area.
 Developed proceduresand public policies manual, Where We Stand.
 Serve asmember of multiple committees - city of Cincinnati’sComprehensive Plan Steering
Committee member and BuildingProcessesReview Committee member.
 Recipient of national awards that are attributed tothe organization’s social networking efforts,
consumer home shows and government affairs programsfrom National Association of Home
Builders.
 Successfully overhauled HBA’sgovernment affairs program including budgetingand assets
management processes, resultingin consistent financial stabilityduringchallengingindustry
economic period.
 Served as host of the most profitable CiTiRAMA® (urban lifestyles home show) in the organization’s
history.
 Increased multi-year attendance at HOMEARAMA®.
 Launched the region’s largest scattered site home show—Parade Craze Tour of New Homes®.
 Instituted a new state-of-the-art operational software system, resultingin greater efficiencies and
improved service delivery.
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY, Erlanger, KY 2000 – 2009
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer

2. Daniel Dressman, CAE, BIAE, RCE Resume, Page 2
 Lead and managed one of 15 largest regional Home BuildersAssociationsin the country.
 Expertlyrepresented 1,250 companiesand over 15,000 individualsemployed in the construction
industryin a 12-countyarea.
 Established the organization’s charitable arm, Home BuildersCare Assistance Fund,
 Negotiated and procured a new headquartersbuilding and facilitated relocation process.
 Strategized the improved visibilityand viabilityof local government affairs and issues advocacy
programs.
 Established positive media relations, serving as the regional housingexpert in numerousTV
interviews representingthe organization.
 Produced a featured segment on My New Kentucky Home Show.
 Revamped organization’s Apprentice TradesTraining Program transitioningit into an industry
leader in skilled construction labor development.
 Planned and coordinated several new publichome shows includingCitifest, Tour of Remodeled
Homes and Condo and Townhouse Tour.
Other Professional Experience:
Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors, Merrillville, IN
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, 1995 - 2000
Michigan Association of Realtors, Lansing, MI
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, 1993 - 1995
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
Ph.D. Program, Political Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
M.P.A., Public Affairs, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
B.A., Radio/Television Mass Communications, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
Certified Association Executive (CAE), American Society of Association Executives,
Washington, D.C, 1990-present (re-certified 8 consecutive cycles)
Building Industry Association Executive (BIAE), National Association of Home Builders,
Washington, D.C., 2003 – Present
Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE), National Association of Realtors,
Chicago, IL, 1991 (first graduating class)
Dispute Resolution Mediator, Sullivan College, Louisville, KY
Institute for Organization Management, Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 2010, Ohio Home BuildersAssociation Executive Committee and Chair of Executive Officers Committee
 2006 – 2008, National Association of Home BuildersExecutive’s Officer Council Board of Directors, and
multiple winner of NAHB Association Excellence Awards
 2005, Home BuildersAssociation of Kentucky Executive Officers Committee Chairman
 1999, Indiana Association of Realtors Association ExecutivesCouncil Chairman
 1993 – 1995, National Association of RealtorsAssociation Executives Institute Board of Governors
 Author of numeroushousing-related articles, research papersand testimonypublished in industry
periodicals,local newspapersand trade journals. Author of HBA historybook, Homeward Bound.
 Frequent broadcast media guest on local radio and TV, representingthe housingindustry
 President, WyomingGlen Home Owners Association
 Chairman, Newcomer CONNECTProgram, Crossroads Church, Cincinnati
 Business& IndustryAdvisoryCommittee, Scarlett Oaks Construction TradesProgram