2024 BIAW President Jay Roberts and vice president of Cascade Custom Homes and Design, Inc. is driven by his passion for the industry. Past president of Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) and a Central Washington Home Builders Association board member, Roberts chaired the Legislative Policy Committee in 2023. He is a Certified Builder and a Certified Green Builder and is deeply invested in fostering the next generation of builders.

Roberts champions workforce development initiatives within Washington state and collaborates with the Chelan School District to cultivate a skilled workforce for the future. Roberts is an integral part of his community, actively participating in local initiatives and events with the support of his wife and three daughters.