The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has appointed Alison Benson, CPA, as its new chief financial officer and treasurer, strengthening its financial leadership as the organisation continues to support the U.S. home building industry.
Benson was promoted from her previous position as vice president and controller, which she assumed after joining NAHB in February 2026. She also served as interim treasurer and brings more than 20 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and nonprofit financial management.
In her new role, Benson will oversee NAHB's financial management functions, including budgeting, accounting, treasury operations, investments, tax matters, financial reporting and internal controls.
Her work at the association has also involved providing financial guidance to affiliated organisations, including Home Innovation Research Labs, the National Housing Endowment, the National Housing Center Corporation, BUILD-PAC and the Home Builders Institute.
The appointment places Benson on NAHB's management team, where her financial expertise will support executive and board-level decisions and the association's organisational priorities.
Before joining NAHB, Benson was a senior manager at Aprio, formerly O'Connor Consulting Services, where she provided financial management and advisory services to nonprofit organisations across the United States.
Her responsibilities included serving as interim CFO and controller, overseeing financial operations, managing reporting cycles and financial statement audits, and reviewing financial processes to identify risks and improve efficiency and compliance.
Earlier in her career, Benson held leadership positions at the National Geographic Society. These included director of budgeting and financial analysis in the Office of the CFO and director of financial planning and analysis for Education and Children's Media.
She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the College of St. Benedict in Minnesota, with minors in mathematics and philosophy. She is a licensed CPA in Virginia.
NAHB represents home builders and associated industry professionals across the United States. Benson's appointment adds experienced financial leadership to the organisation as it manages member services, industry programmes and affiliated entities.
Her responsibilities will include maintaining financial oversight and aligning organisational resources with NAHB's priorities across the residential construction sector.
Source: NAHB.
