From the Board Room: A Message from HACIA's Board of Directors

June 30, 2025

To our HACIA community—members, partners, and staff—we thank you for your continued commitment and support. It is because of you that HACIA continues to thrive as a powerful force for equity, opportunity, and excellence in the construction industry.

We’re excited to introduce From the Board Room as a new space for updates directly from the HACIA Board. Here, we’ll highlight key milestones, reflect on our progress, and share what’s ahead. While individual Board leaders may occasionally contribute, these messages reflect our collective vision and leadership.

Leadership in Action: 2025 Board Elections

This spring marked a key milestone for HACIA: the conclusion of our 2025 Board Elections. At our May 14 Membership Meeting, five Board seats were filled by a dedicated and dynamic group of leaders. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating the new and returning members of the Board of Directors:

Carolyn Caballero, Regular Member (re-elected) — Owner/Designer at Bella Dia Designs
Gabriel Dziekiewicz, Regular Member (re-elected) — President at DesignBridge, LTD
Jeanette Chavarria-Torres, Regular Member (re-elected) — President at DCH Construction & Hauling, LLC
Lien Dastgir, Associate Member (newly elected) — President/CEO at KAD Engineering, PLLC
Vipul Kapoor, Corporate Member (elected after appointment) — Director of Field Operations at Peoples Gas

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Veronica Ramirez and Roberto Escalante for their participation in this year’s election. In particular, we recognize Roberto for his four years of service on the Board. His thoughtful leadership and work across multiple committees helped move HACIA forward.

2025 Officers of the Board Appointments

On May 28, the newly elected Board convened to appoint the 2025 Officers of the Board. This year’s leadership slate includes:

Ivan Solis, President
Christopher Miller, Executive Vice President
Sandi Llano, Vice President
Tim Caballero, Treasurer
Harrison Staley, Secretary

Each Executive Board member brings deep expertise and a shared dedication to HACIA’s mission. As Board President, Ivan Solis shared his optimism about the year ahead:

“This Board is a team of thoughtful, committed professionals. We’re united by a clear vision and deep passion for this work,” said Ivan Solis. “I’m confident in our ability to lead HACIA into its next chapter.”

Where We’re Headed

Following the adoption of HACIA’s new strategic plan in March, the Board has been hard at work advancing several major priorities in for 2026 and beyond, including:

  • Advocating for our Members
  • Membership Engagement
  • Organizational Stability
  • Industry Impact

We are proud to work in service of our members and communities. We look forward to using From the Board Room as a platform for transparency, connection, and conversation. If you have ideas for future topics or questions you’d like us to explore, we welcome your input.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive future for our industry.


The HACIA Board of Directors