Election of 2027 Officers and Directors

First Vice President

Tim Svoboda
Altar Construction Group

Tim Svoboda is the owner of Altar Construction Group, which recently celebrated seven years in business. He brings extensive experience in property claims, restoration operations, reconstruction and new construction. Tim serves on the HBAL Board and has participated in HBAL Golf, the Home & Garden Show and educational programs. He also serves on the leadership team at Hope Community Church and coaches football at Lincoln Christian. Tim enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling to the Rocky Mountains and Black Hills and making memories with his wife and three adult sons.

Second Vice President

Perry Haralson
Cornhusker Bank

Perry Haralson serves as CFO and Director of Compliance at Cornhusker Bank. After serving 11 years in the Marine Corps, Perry transitioned into banking and found a career he enjoys at a community-focused, family-owned bank. He serves on the HBAL Board and the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Board and attends many HBAL events, including golf tournaments, Santa Cop and emceeing the Soup ’r Chili Contest. Perry also teaches banking classes in Nebraska, Kansas and at the University of Colorado Boulder. He and his wife have been married for 31 years and have two sons. In his free time, he enjoys golf, reading and travel.

Secretary

Ryan Trausch
Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Ryan Trausch serves as Vice President and Loan Administration Manager at Lincoln Federal Savings Bank, and has more than 25 years of banking experience in customer service, credit analysis, construction lending and loan administration. He has been involved with HBAL since 2019 and serves on the HBAL Board. Ryan supports association activities by serving on the Santa Cop and the Parade of Homes committees. He also serves on the Junior Achievement board, along with volunteering through his church, North American Martyrs. Ryan and his wife have five children and enjoy family vacations to national parks, attending their children’s sporting events, traveling and playing pickleball.

Treasurer

Bob Bryant
Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.

Bob Bryant has more than 53 years of experience in accounting and has been an HBAL member since 1986. After owning Bryant Bookkeeping for 18 years, he merged the business into what is now Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C. Bob has served as HBAL Treasurer for 24 years and also serves on the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Board of Directors. He and his wife, Phillis, have been married for 57 years and have four children, 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bob enjoys golfing, spending time with his grandchildren and supporting his family.

Builder Directors

Erin Magnussen
Reese Construction, Inc.

Erin Magnussen has been involved with Reese Construction since graduating from high school and earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from Peru State College in 2005. She grew into the company’s Business Manager role and, in January 2024, became a co-owner. Erin has been involved with HBAL since 1998, serves on the HBAL Board and previously as a Remodelers Council officer. She supports HBAL’s Santa Cop and educational programs. Erin also serves with FOE 3990, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Southeast Community College–Lincoln Business Advisory Board. She has three sons and enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and painting rocks, then hiding them for others to find.

Christina Melgoza is co-owner of Queenpin Builders. Her construction career began in 2014 with Krueger Development, where she combined her sales, marketing and project management experience to help design, develop and sell more than 600 residential lots. Today, Christina and her business partner specialize in semi-custom single-family homes. She participates in HBAL events, including the Parade of Homes, golf tournaments and sporting clay shoot. Christina also supports community causes through charitable giving and fundraising, including Safe Pastures, a local horse rescue and healing program. She enjoys life on her acreage with her husband, two children, cats and chickens, as well as gardening, golfing, exploring nature trails and traveling.

Victor Rybak, president of Simply Home Builders, grew up in the construction industry, working alongside his father gaining hands-on experience in residential construction, flooring and tile installation. After 10 years installing tile, Victor launched his home-building business in 2018. Since opening the company, he has completed more than 50 homes within the city of Lincoln. Victor has been an HBAL member for three years and participates in the Parade of Homes, Home & Garden Show and Soup ’r Chili Contest. He is also involved with the Lincoln Independent Business Association and ERN, and volunteers as head of maintenance at Slavic Christian Church. Victor enjoys spending time with his wife, four children, extended family and church community, as well as ATV riding and outdoor activities.

Associate Directors

Bryce Bornemeier
The Window & Door Store

Bryce Bornemeier is Trade Sales Manager at The Window & Door Store, which opened its Lincoln location in 2015. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the building materials industry, beginning with truss manufacturing and developing expertise in structural design, blueprints and construction timelines. Bryce has served on the HBAL Board and participates in the Sporting Clay Shoot, Home & Garden Show, educational programs and Soup ’r Chili Contest. He also volunteers in youth sports, coaching his son’s football team. Bryce and his wife, Laura, have two children, Hannah and Grant. Outside work, he enjoys supporting their athletic pursuits, attending competitions and spending time together as a family.

Megan McKay is the owner and electrician at Mod Wattage Electric, which she founded in January 2021. With family connections to the electrical trades, Megan developed an early interest in construction and home renovation. She joined HBAL in January 2023 and serves on the HBAL Board, participating in Family Night, the Home & Garden Show, education and Careers in Construction. Megan is also an active member of the Lincoln Networking Association. Through Mod Wattage, she partnered with The Lincoln Lighthouse to introduce middle school students to the electrical trade through a five-week program. In her free time, Megan enjoys camping, fishing, kayaking, e-bicycling, thrifting, gardening, crafting and tackling DIY projects.

Josh Popp is an Associate Broker with Provision Realty Group at RE/MAX Concepts, specializing in residential sales, new construction and investment properties. His career began in residential construction at age 15, followed by experience in sales and marketing before earning his real estate license in 2009 and broker’s license in 2017. Josh has been involved with HBAL for 10 years and participates in events such as the Parade of Homes, Home & Garden Show, Family Night and Careers in Construction. He is active in the community through CBMC, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, his local REALTOR® chapter and his school booster club. Josh and his wife, Nicki, are celebrating 10 years of marriage and have two sons. He enjoys family time, yard work and exploring new hobbies.