Steve Skodak

Steve Skodak is the Chief Executive Officer of the Building Performance Association. In this role, Steve is responsible for the overall strategic operation, management, and administration of all staff and activities. He works closely with the board of directors to advance the association’s mission of promoting energy efficiency, workforce development, and healthier homes.

With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Steve has successfully guided organizations through major transitions, improving financial stability, membership engagement, and strategic growth. Before joining BPA, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Painting Contractors Association, where he led efforts to modernize operations, increase revenue, and strengthen industry partnerships. Prior to that, he held successive executive positions with the Optimist International Foundation and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, overseeing multimillion-dollar fundraising campaigns and expanding donor engagement.

Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing from Missouri State University and is both a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He has served on several organizational boards and volunteer panels, including the St. Louis Society of Association Executives. In addition, he serves as a neutral arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), contributing to ethical financial dispute resolution.