Dave Main: BIAW's newster Hall of Fame Inductee

Dave Main: BIAW's newest Hall of Fame Inductee

by Bailee Wicks

Communications Manager

BIAW President Tracy Doriot inducted 2016 president and long-time member Dave Main into BIAW’s Hall of Fame during BIAW’s Installation Dinner and Awards Gala on Nov. 16. The Hall of Fame recognizes significant and lasting contributions and lifetime achievements in support of the home building industry.

45 years in the home building industry

With nearly 45 years in the home building industry, Main put his expertise to work at all levels of membership by serving in leadership at his local association, BIAW and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). At his local association, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS), Main served as: MBAKS president in 2010, MBAKS Director 1997-1998 and 2004-2012, MBAKS Membership chair 2005-2006.

He remains a crucial member of the MBAKS Affordable Housing Council since joining in 2006. In his community, Main participated in over 10 Rampathon projects and served as the project manager for the Mercer Slough Environmental Center. For his dedication to his local association, Main was honored as MBAKS Builder of the Year three times, Best Affordable Street of Dreams home twice and Green Builder of the Year.

A legacy of leadership

Main’s continuous contributions to BIAW are unmatched. Currently serving as chair of the Member Services Corporation, Main also sits on the following committees and councils: Bylaws and Nominations, Legislative Policy, Past Presidents and Washington Affordable Housing. Main served as BIAW president in 2016 and began the tradition of visiting each local association in the state during his term, a practice that continues still today.

Leading in Olympia and beyond

Main regularly testifies in the legislature to bring real-life perspective with his innate understanding of the challenges faced by builders and developers. Over the many years, Main fought to keep BIAW’s Association Health Plan alive at the state and federal levels. Main avidly recruits new members, earning Grand Spike status with 1,035 Spike credits.

At the national level, Main served as the Washington state representative on the NAHB Corporate Board of Directors and is a long-time member of the Housing Finance Committee, State and Local Affairs Committee, a gold key participant of BUILD-PAC and a Life Trustee.

Main’s passion in his work and ability to teach and mentor those both in and out of the industry undoubtedly personifies a BIAW Hall of Fame inductee.

Thank you, Dave Main, for your dedication and commitment to the home building industry.