Built America Magazine | South
“From the very beginning, we were formed to protect the industry — and although our model has evolved many times over the decades, we’re still here for the same purpose: to bring the industry together.”
— Kristina Berano | Executive Director, FBMA
“FBMA has been around for a long time,” says Executive Director Kristina Berano, her tone equal parts warmth and resolve. “We started just three years after the National Lumber and Building Material Association was founded in D.C. From the very beginning, we were formed to protect the industry — and although our model has evolved many times over the decades, we’re still here for the same purpose: to bring the industry together.” A Story Rooted in Purpose — and People The FBMA is not your typical trade group. It’s not a distant voice in a distant boardroom. It’s a uniquely Floridian community built on deep relationships — a place where multi- generation dealers, trusted suppliers, and major manufacturers sit at the same table to solve real-world challenges and find new ways to grow together.
Founded nearly 105 years ago, FBMA remains Florida’s oldest building material association Empowering builders and suppliers with advocacy, education & industry resources Connect with leaders and peers shaping Florida’s building industry
KRISTINA BERANO - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“From the very beginning, we were formed to protect the industry”
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