NLBMDA Elected Carin Brock as New Chair
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association chose Carin Brock to lead its 2026-2027 term.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
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The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) elected Carin Brock as its new Chair. She is only the second woman to hold the position in the history of the organization.
Why it matters
Brock takes the helm to guide the organization's strategic vision for the next year. She has specifically stated a focus on strengthening federal advocacy efforts for lumber and building material dealers across the country.
Brock, who serves as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of US LBM Holdings LLC, joined the association's board in 2024. The newly elected leadership team will oversee operations for the 2026-2027 term.
The players
Carin Brock
She serves as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of US LBM Holdings LLC and is now the Chair of the NLBMDA.
National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association
This is a national trade organization that represents the interests of lumber and building material dealers in the federal legislative and regulatory process.
US LBM Holdings LLC
This company is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States and is the parent organization of several regional lumber yards.
The details
The board of directors held the election during its meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to this appointment, Brock served as the organization's Vice Chair and Interim Chair.
Timeline
2022: US LBM acquired Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company.
2024: Carin Brock joined the NLBMDA Board of Directors.
October 5, 2026: The Board of Directors elected the new leadership team.
2026-2027: The term of the newly elected leadership team.
Market Landscape
The leadership change reflects an ongoing evolution in trade association governance and corporate executive representation. By elevating a veteran legal executive like Brock, the organization signals a pivot toward more rigorous federal lobbying during a complex period for the building supply industry.
Members of the association can anticipate a renewed emphasis on federal advocacy that may influence industry-wide regulations. The change in leadership serves as a signal for stakeholders to monitor upcoming policy stances from the organization regarding material supply and trade.
The takeaway
The election of an industry veteran to lead the NLBMDA suggests a sustained focus on navigating the complex federal regulatory environment facing building suppliers today. Trade associations play a vital role in shaping the legislative outcomes that impact the cost and availability of construction materials.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by HBS Dealer.
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