Built America Magazine | South
Change isn’t easy, especially for an association more than a century old. But as Kristina sees it, change is survival — and the only way forward is together. She credits member companies like Yellawood, BlueLinx, Woodgrain and US Lumber for helping keep her vision alive. “We’ve had members who could have resisted every new thing I’ve asked them to do. But they didn’t. They supported me. They believed in the FBMA enough to put their money where their mouth is. That’s where I get my strength — from the invaluable support of our members.” A Vision Anchored in Trust “This industry needs youth, and we want them to see: there’s money to be made, there’s room for you here.”
The Invitation
So what does it mean to be part of the FBMA today? It means standing with a community that still believes in handshakes, honest partnerships, and showing up for each other — whether it’s on the trade show floor, across a table at a small networking lunch, or through an unexpected scholarship that changes a young person’s life. It means helping Florida’s builders, dealers, and suppliers weather the storms — literal and political — that come with rapid growth, an evolving economy, and an ever-changing world. It means building connections. “We’re here to protect the industry,” Kristina says simply. “That’s what we’ve always done. And we’re going to keep doing it — together.” 31
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