Corey Hacker owns the distinction as the longest-serving member of NEFBA’s Jacksonville staff, with six years of service. She coordinates NEFBA-wide events such as the annual gala, the holiday golf tournament, the trade expo, the Parade of Homes and more. She is also liaison between NEFBA and its Remodelers Council as well as the newly created NEFBA chapter of National Association of Homebuilders’ Professional Women in Building Council.
Hacker is a Jacksonville native who attended Florida State University, initially pursuing a career as a family counselor. When she was offered a position with a political campaign for state attorney general, she eagerly accepted. When that job ended, another waited in the wings.
Her boyfriend, David Hacker (Construction Specialties of North Florida) was a member of the NEFBA Board of Directors. He informed her the association was looking for a Sales and Marketing Council director. She interviewed with Executive Officer Daniel Davis, who was impressed with her political experience and enthusiasm.
Many changes have occurred at NEFBA since then. Davis left the association and Corey Deal became the executive officer. Deal asked Hacker to take over as the association’s event coordinator.
When Deal left last year his successor, Bill Garrison, recognized her passion and contribution to the success of NEFBA’s events.
“Bringing members together throughout the year is a major part of what we do,” Garrison said. “In the past several months I’ve watched Corey put together complicated programs with imagination, energy and passion. She is a solid team player and her enthusiasm is contagious.”
Although it can be stressful, Hacker enjoys the challenges of her job.
“It’s never boring,” she said. “No two events are the same. For example, the gala this year will be different from last year’s. It keeps me on my toes, and I love it.”
Through it all, she and David Hacker married four years ago. They have a son, Rhett, who will celebrate his first birthday at the end of January. During her free time, Hacker looks forward to spending time with her family, her greatest source of enjoyment.
To learn more about NEFBA events, the Remodelers Council or the Professional Women in Building Council, call her at (904) 725-4355 or email [email protected].