Nevada Builders Alliance hires CEO
Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest professional organization representing the construction industry and affiliated sectors, has announced Glen Martel as its new chief executive officer.
Martel’s extensive background in leadership, management, strategic planning, economic development and engineering for public and private entities and the U.S. military will lead Nevada Builders Alliance through the everchanging landscape while continuing its mission to build a better Nevada.
“With strong leadership abilities and a unique background, we’re honored to welcome Glen Martel as our new chief executive officer,” said Jim Feser, board president of the Nevada Builders Alliance. “We believe that Glen will be the force that unites and strengthens our organization for years to come. We know he’ll advocate for the best interests of both our members and our related industries while we continue to strengthen our state as builders and business owners.”
Martel previously served as the city manager of Live Oak, Texas, where he was responsible for implementing council policy and direction.
The city is located in the greater San Antonio area, with a population of approximately 16,000, and Martel developed, prepared and managed a $52 million annual budget. Concurrently, Martel provided leadership as the executive director of the Economic Development Corp., focusing attention on long-term considerations, such as capital improvement projects, land use development, capital financing and strategic planning.
Also, Martel’s diverse professional experiences include large project development and planning for Nevada and regional homebuilders and engineering firms including residential/ industrial master-planned communities, land development, multiuse and infill projects and density transfers.
Martel also has a distinguished military career, which garnered him the rank of brigadier general. His extensive service included the position of assistant adjutant general for the Nevada Air National Guard, where he was responsible for developing and coordinating all policies, programs and plans affecting 1,200 Nevada Guard personnel. He administered $200 million in infrastructure and $270 million in aircraft with a $100 million annual budget.
A University of Nevada, Reno graduate, Martel obtained a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. He received a national security fellowship from Syracuse University in 2019. Martel holds professional engineering licenses in California and Nevada.
Martel joins Nevada Builders Alliance as the construction industry continues to grow throughout the state. As the leading advocate for its members,
Martel will serve a vital role in ensuring the industry has a voice in matters relating to workforce development, permitting and land use.
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