You do not want to miss this important and informative luncheon!
NAHB's Chief Economist Rob Dietz and
Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin will be the guest speakers. 

Dr. Robert Dietz is the Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, where his responsibilities include economic forecasting, industry surveys, and policy research. He is commonly cited on CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and NPR. He is the nation’s leading analyst of the residential construction industry. Prior to joining NAHB in 2005, Robert worked as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation. He is a native of Dayton, Ohio and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from The Ohio State University in 2003.

Jim W. Tobin III is Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Chief Lobbyist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Jim is responsible for directing the federal, state and local lobbying, as well as political activities for NAHB. In addition to his lobbying responsibilities, Jim guides the activities of the association’s political action committee, BUILD-PAC, and the grassroots network. Jim’s past policy experience has concentrated on tax policy and environmental policy. Jim holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut. He resides in Falls Church, Virginia, with his wife and their two children.