The Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) Board of Directors has named David Siegel as the new executive director of MBEX. Siegel will begin his duties on July 5, 2022. Current MBEX executive director, Tom Getzke, has announced his retirement set for July 22, 2022.

“We are delighted to have someone with David’s management, nonprofit expertise, and construction industry experience as our new executive director,” said Randy LaFaive, president of MBEX. “Under David’s leadership, MBEX will continue to be a regional leader in the digital construction plan distribution service market,” he added.

Siegel brings over 28 years of experience in the residential construction, hospitality, education, and media industries, serving as executive director of Housing First Minnesota (former Builders Association of the Twin Cities) from 2010 to 2022, and executive director of Hospitality Minnesota from 2003 to 2010. He is the immediate past chairman of Associations North, the trade association for association executives. He has earned a CAE designation (Certified Association Executive) from the American Society of Association Executives and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.

“I strongly feel that MBEX is healthy and poised for growth,” said Siegel. “I am anxious to collaborate with a talented staff, a dedicated Board, and highly-motivated volunteers working together to meet the needs of the 1,375 MBEX members,” he added.

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For questions, please contact Ashlee Hartwig, MBEX Communications + Membership Manager, at ah@mbex.org or (612) 381-2631.