DBIA Announces 2025 National Board of Directors

Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction, has joined Design-Build Institute of America as chair of its 2025 National Board of Directors. Foley, who has overseen the ongoing successful implementation of a Design-Build program for New York City municipal construction projects, began his term Jan. 1, alongside a newly appointed slate of board leaders and two new board members.

Joining Foley on the DBIA National Board of Directors Executive Team are:

• Vice chair: Virginia McAllister, RA, LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ, DBIA; chief executive officer, Iron Horse Architects
• Treasurer: Shannon Gustine, LEED AP, BD+C, DBIA; regional vice president, Hensel Phelps

DBIA also welcomes two new board members:

• Jon Mindrup, AIA, DBIA; design management director, JE Dunn Construction
• Anna Pridmore, Ph.D., P.E., DBIA; senior vice president of strategic market development at Structural Technologies

DBIA’s National Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s mission to promote the value of Design-Build project delivery and support the effective integration of design and construction services. The newly announced board members and leadership will focus on implementing DBIA’s 2025-27 strategic goals, which emphasize collaboration, raising industry standards and expanding education to meet growing demand.