Steve Spensley is a native of Albuquerque and has been in the construction industry since 1971. He formed Spensley Construction in 1979 and specializes in custom remodeling and building custom homes. Steve has been a member of HBA of CNM since 1996 and has served on the HBA of CNM Board of Directors several times, as the Builders Council Chair and Chair of Housing New Mexico and as Chair of the Remodelers Council. He has received the Builder Rising Star Award, Builder of the Year Award, and Remodeler of the year award and was inducted into the Builder Hall of Fame in 2004. He has also received numerous awards for custom home and remodeling projects and community service.

Spensley Construction Corp.
Phone: (505) 344-1321

Steve Nakamura


First Vice President

Steve Nakamura is a retired police officer of twenty years. In 2002 Steve retired to build homes full time. Rachel Matthew Homes has won many awards for the craftsmanship and design of their homes, including the 2006 Parade of Homes Best Bath, Best Kitchen Buyer's Choice and Gold Award and he was also selected as the 2003 Parade of Homes Feature Builder. Steve takes pride in providing innovative ideas and superior customer service to all his clients. Steve Nakamura is also an active member of the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico, New Mexico Home Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders, NAHB 20 Clubs, The Custom Builders Council and sits on the Parade of Homes Feature Builder selection committee.

Rachel Matthew Homes, Inc.
Phone: (505) 792-4663

Otley Smith

Second Vice President

Otley L. Smith IV has been building custom homes for over eight years. He joined the Association in 2000, and has won a variety of awards, including the Builder Rising Star award in 2004. Otley has actively served on the Custom Builders and Build Green New Mexico Councils, the Parade of Homes, Government Affairs, and Membership Committees, and the Board of Directors.  Otley Smith traces his construction background to his grandfather, Otley L. Smith II, who was a custom home builder in El Paso, Texas. Formerly with Cromlech LLC, he is now the president of O.L. Smith Contracting, LLC, and plans to continue building custom homes in the Albuquerque area.

O.L. Smith Construction
Phone: (505) 480-4141

Michael Richards

Immediate Past President

Michael Richards has been in construction for over 15 years with previous business experience in Retail Management.   He combined his retail management experience and knowledge of construction to co-found New Age Builders with then business partner, Joe Quintana. After 12 years, Michael has started Rich Built, Inc. Michael currently serves on the Board of Directors for the HBA of CNM, on the Government Affairs Task Force, and is a past Chair and Advisory member for the Remodelors Council. He continues to promote the Certified Graduate Remodeler certification program through the NAHB University of Housing.

Rich Built, Inc.
Phone: (505) 269-9262

Rick Lackey

Associate Vice-President

Rick Lackey is an Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) with 20 years of experience specializing in construction related insurance. After serving in the military and obtaining a MBA from Eastern New Mexico University, Rick has been in Albuquerque for the past twenty three years. He has been active in the Home Builders Association for over ten years serving as Membership Committee Chair, Communications Committee Chair, Remodelers Council Board of Directors, and is currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors. In his spare time Rick can be found boating on Navajo Lake, watching the Lobos, or spending time with his wife, Pam, or teenage kids, Steven and Jenna.

Western Assurance
Phone: 505-944-8418

Betty Valdez

Secretary/Treasurer

Betty Valdez has 27 years experience in various areas of the housing industry. Betty became the Director for Bernalillo County Housing Department in August 2007. Prior to this, Betty was the Senior Deputy Director for the New Mexico Fannie Mae Community Business Center. Betty has actively served on the Urban Revitalization and Universal Design Committees and Home Builders Care Committee. She currently serves as Chair for the Foundation For Building, which is a nonprofit organization promoting affordable housing projects and rehabilitations throughout New Mexico. Betty was recognized by the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico as Associate Member of the Year in 2006.

Bernalillo County Housing Authority
Phone: 505-314-0235

Paul Wymer

Associate Member-At-Large

Paul Wymer’s experience in the residential development industry encompasses over 25 years of subdivision and home design for projects throughout the state.  He has been employed by Bohannan Huston, Inc. for 24 years during which he has been responsible for the design of over 10,000 single and multi-family lots in hundreds of neighborhoods.  He is a licensed Architect in New Mexico and a Certified Land Planner as recognized by the American Institute of Certified Planners.  His involvement with the HBA of CNM began in 1999 and since then, he has served on numerous committees, acted as the Homes of Enchantment Parade Chair in 2004 and 2005, and served on the Board of Directors for three years.  Additionally, he was recognized as Associate Member of the Year in 2005, and inducted into the Associate Member Hall of Fame in 2006.

Bohannan Huston, Inc.
Phone: 505-823-1000

Bill Reynolds

Builder Member-At-Large
New Haven Homes, Inc.
Phone: 505-890-5476

Alexa Knight

Custom Builders Council Chair
Lee Michael Homes
Phone: 505-299-1500

Troy Cannaday, CGR

Remodelers Council Chair
Cannaday Construction, LLC
Phone: 505-991-4035

Garret Price

Production Builders Chair
Pulte Homes of NM
Phone: 505-341-6800

Stephan Slota

Membership Committee Chair
Financial Network at Charter Bank
Phone: 505-288-1617

Diana Lucero

Homes of Enchantment Parade Chair
NM Bank & Trust
Phone: 505-830-8103

Ron Sisneros

Golf Committee Chair
Artistic Tile & Granite
Phone: 505-797-0799 or 344-1007

Cathye Avants

2009 Home Builders & Remodelers Showcase Chair
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Phone: 505-922-4105

John Paulson Jr.

Home Builders Care Committee Chair
310 Solar
Phone: 505-822-9200

Steve Hale

Build Green NM Chair
Hale & Sun Construction
Phone: 505-890-5335

Brad Hill

Government Affairs Committee Chair
Foundation for Building
Phone: 505-338-4192

Jody Contreras

Advisory Member
First Community Bank
Phone: 505-241-7635

Steve King, CGR

Advisory Member
Davis Kitchens
Phone: 505-292-4800

Sherri McConnell

Advisory Member
Window Fashions/Classic Shutters
Phone: 505-298-7405

Norm Schreifels

Advisory Member
Sun Mountain Construction
Phone: 505-892-8855