The Builders Association of South Florida: Offering the best in advocacy for the building industry since 1944……
Who we are:
The Builders Association of South Florida (BASF), established in 1944, has a reputation spanning over more than eight decades for excellence in building industry government affairs.
BASF’s Government Affairs efforts have been nationally recognized with thirteen national awards – our Government Affairs Advocacy is one of the crown jewels of the BASF.
We developed this reputation by consistently developing smart policy with strong member engagement. We work directly with senior government administrators and elected officials to develop strong Builder-friendly, smart County policies. Then, we assist in implementing these policies through local ordinances due to our long-standing relationships with elected officials and senior government staff. By engaging both our members and elected officials, we serve our members and the public as we strive to build more affordably priced housing for hard-working families.
BASF is the only local Association that offers our unique Three-in-One construction industry membership:
With your BASF Membership, we automatically enroll you in the Florida Home Builders Association with access to our Tallahassee lobbying team; and the National Association of Home Builders, including access to our Capitol Hill lobbying efforts. Click here for your Benefits Bundle.
BASF Staff – Our people make the difference.
BASF has three extraordinary people working for them! They serve every membership need, including 1) a full-time local lobbyist who represents the industry at the County and City of Miami on building, zoning, Master Plan (CDMP) permitting, and inspection issues 2) access to BASF’s entire membership list to help boost your business development and sales efforts; and 3) the opportunity for Trustees to host a Member Spotlight Event and tell us about your newest project or product! Click here to meet the BASF staff, or call to get more details at: 305-556-6300.
MS. TRULY BURTON
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
trulyburton@basfonline.org or (305) 556-6300 ext. 206
Truly has over 30 years of experience working in the home building industry. After having worked for the House Congressional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill and later lobbying for Fannie Mae (FNMA), in Washington, D.C., Truly returned to her Miami roots and her love of working on local government affairs. Her strengths include Lobbying, Government Affairs, and Legislative Affairs. She brings with her a wealth of contacts throughout the BASF region, and at State and Congressional levels. As BASF’s long-term Executive Vice President, Ms. Burton’s highly respected reputation with local governments and within in the industry fortifies BASF and its members. She is your “Go-To” source for Government Affairs and Trustees Memberships!
Along with her Deputy Director, Susan Burns and Accounting director Lilia Morales, these three handle the Association’s daily operations, collaboratively setting weekly goals, monitoring Membership Growth, plan Two Fundraising events each year, and oversee financial planning, business development, all to ensure that BASF upholds its mission standards.
Susan is a former business owner with over 20 years of experience running a small business. Her skill sets include contract negotiation and administration. She is the support for the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, and she is also responsible for BASF Member Spotlight Event scheduling and Board of Directors’ calendars.
Her additional responsibilities include database coordination, event support, and registration. She is BASF’s “go-to” person for registrations to monthly and special events, as well as for obtaining specific membership lists for our members.
Lilia began her career with the association in 1998, while still in high school. Her responsibilities include budgeting, collections, membership invoicing, and preparing the monthly financial statements. She also assists the Deputy Director with the Monthly Membership Reports to present to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
Lilia prepares the budgets and invoices for BASF’s signature events – the Installation Gala and Florida’s BEST Awards.
