In collaboration with the Board of Directors, Rick is responsible for the leadership of the Marin Builders Association. He manages all strategic planning, program development, and finances. Rick specializes in building effective organizational structure and creating sustainable initiatives.
Rick served as President and CEO of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. He holds degrees from UC Davis and Presidio Graduate School. Rick serves on several local Boards in Marin County.

Nicole is CEO of GreenLynx, a C21 and General B contractor, and reuse facility in Santa Rosa. She began reclaiming materials from commercial TI jobs in San Francisco while working for her grandfather and mother. Since then, she has overseen over 200 construction, deconstruction and salvage projects around the Bay Area and New York.
 
Nicole has also worked for non-profits focused on the environment and Native American youth. Nicole is Chair of the Reuse Alliance, founded the Bay Area Deconstruction Workgroup, and she organized the new “Building Women” group of Marin Builders Association.
 
Nicole graduated from UC Berkeley with a BS in Conservation Resources and Native American Studies, and UC Davis with an MS in Community Development. Nicole is married and lives in Novato with her two children.

Ben joined the Board of Directors in 2017 - As a lifelong resident of Sonoma County, Ben always puts his community first. Local values with a global impact is an ideology that he has championed throughout his career in sales and clean energy. As a top professional in the solar industry, Ben ensures Simply Solar's, industry-leading, sales and customer service process – one that is driven by a true passion for solar power and the benefits it provides to communities.

Aimi Dutra is the Manager of Community Relations and Governmental Affairs for The Dutra Group overseeing all corporate communications, government relations and community outreach programs for the company. Since joining the firm, Aimi has brought a proactive and hands-on approach to community involvement. As a result of her vision, The Dutra Group has become a leading contributor toward important local causes and non-profits throughout Marin.

Zack Ilinetsky, Partner and COO at Green Bay Remodeling Inc., has over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. A result-oriented and driven leader, Zack has been part of every task imaginable in the building process. He uses his years of hands-on experience to manage his residential projects' many details, which have ranged in size from 1,000 to 14,000 square feet, serving over a 120-mile radius in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has always prioritized recruiting the highest quality employees and encourages continuous improvement through training and learning about new developments in the industry, resulting in knowledgeable Project Managers, successful builds, and 100% satisfied clients.

Daniel F. McLennon is managing Partner of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP’s San Francisco office. He has over 30 years of experience as Counsel to the construction industry. His services include contract drafting and review, work-outs, mediations, arbitrations, and lawsuits involving license and discipline issues, etc. Dan frequently serves as arbitrator and mediator for the courts of San Francisco and Marin County and is a frequent author and speaker. He is active in numerous trade associations.
 

Clare has been a member of Marin Builders since 2017 and she currently co-chairs our Building Women Group. With over 23 years of design and project management experience for kitchen and bath remodeling, Clare creates tasteful, comfortable interiors with a specialization of open, natural, and functional kitchens and bathrooms.

"How my clients and business is served has much to do with nine years working in village development with the Institute of Cultural Affairs on three continents with my family in tow. The mosaic of cultural images, tribal habits, religious traditions became embedded in my personal journey opening the door to thinking more inclusively", says Clare.
 
"These impactful experiences provided curiosity about, “what’s out there? “and “what’s next?”. A great tool to remedy “construction exhaustion”.

Kim Pace graduated from University of California, Davis in Environmental Design and has always had a passion for architecture, design, creating community, hospitality and sustainability. Kim led global Marketing and Client Service Teams for Fortune 100 Clients and start-ups for several years but found her niche while developing private real estate and a restaurant in Mexico. She launched Fresh Coat Painters Marin in 2020 and is ranked within the Top 25 of over 100 Fresh Coat locations in the United States. Kim created 'Doors of Hope' to offer painting front doors and donating a portion to local Marin charities. She served as a Board Member for Family Works for five years, volunteers for Big Brother Big Sister of North Bay and is a member of BNI Network 54. 

John ended up working in the family glass and window business 10+ years ago on a whim, after spending 5 years at Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. in Retail and then International Finance. As CFO he handles all estimating and sales.

Old Town Glass offers expert advice, whether you are an architect, contractor, homeowner, or designer. They frequently work with clients on the design, specification, and installation. Their expertise includes AAMA Installation Master’s Trained Installers. Old Town Glass is a licensed C-17 Glazing Contractor, offering both domestic and European glass window and door systems.

John's diverse experience from working in Community Development for the City of Novato while in high school, software development at Autodesk and international financial services at Schwab, lends a unique skill set that applies well to the construction industry.

Joshua Townsend brings nearly two decades of public and private experience in leading specialized teams to engage communities to find success. His diverse expertise includes strategic outreach, marketing, governmental affairs, and crisis communication. He has trained and mentored staffs that are innovative in driving messages as well as its problem-solving ability. He has cultivated relationships through partnerships with non-profit organizations, government and corporate clients while serving on a number of business organizations Board of Directors.

Rob Walker, founder of UpCycle Builders, Inc., is a fourth generation San Francisco builder. Rob worked for several years as a carpenter for a high-end contractor in San Francisco before founding UpCycle Builders, Inc.. A graduate with honors in Finance and Statistics from the University of Southern California, Rob worked as an equity trader for a large investment bank, and later in investor relations. Prior to USC, Rob attended San Francisco University High School.