Dennis Steigerwalt

Biografía: Dennis is a CATALYST. An expert at driving market transformation programs, he knows people, business, and how to get things done. He has a real passion for improving and changing the way we think about, design, deliver and service homes in our nation. This is why in June 2019 Dennis was selected to become the new president of the Housing Innovation Alliance, a nationwide community for new thinking in production homebuilding, where he leads business strategy, market engagement, and program development. He is a GLOBAL INNOVATOR. Prior to the Alliance, Dennis enthusiastically joined IBACOS on an ambitious crusade to drive innovation and help change the face of the housing industry in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, Dennis helped to create a nationwide program to develop a modular housing industry—modeling 26 strategic initiatives that would jumpstart the creation of a robust construction ecosystem, evaluating 200+ global technology providers, and securing initial approval for $4B in government investment. Within one year, the commitment grew to $40B. Dennis was also a key player in SABIC’s award winning Home of Innovation program, a $30M multi-year market engagement program. His team established and managed a global ecosystem of more than 1,000 subject matter experts, including 46 leading manufacturer partners. The program resulted in the Middle East’s first LEED platinum home, a pilot community of 1,200 LEED Silver homes and a LEED gold interactive exhibition center, which has become the epicenter for collaboration in the region. He LOVES HOUSING. Before and after going global, Dennis acted as a consultant to developers of residential and mixed-use real estate projects in southwestern PA, several of which are considered pioneering examples of placemaking in North America—including Edgewater, Venango Trails and Newbury. He LIVES LIFE. Dennis lives in Pittsburgh/Oakmont, PA and enjoys big adventures with his wife and two sons on the water and in the mountains. In his spare-time he supports the efforts of other entrepreneurs—advising and investing in their start-ups He’s ALWAYS GROWING. Dennis graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003 with a dual major in Finance and Accounting and remains actively involved by supporting international alumni relations and participating as a guest lecturer for the Katz Graduate School of Business. Throughout his career he’s been invited to participate as speaker and panelist at various industry events in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. He GIVES BACK. He and his wife actively support the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Free Care Fund through event committees and fundraising efforts. He currently supports community building through urban infill development projects to reactivate distressed neighborhoods in partnership with local community development groups.