NIBS Announces Leadership Promotions to Strengthen Federal and Infrastructure Programs

The National Institute of Building Sciences expands its capabilities with new executive roles.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has announced two key leadership promotions that will expand the organization's capabilities across Department of Defense programs, infrastructure, and resilience initiatives. Shirley K. Albritton, PE, PMP, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations, and Eric Rawdon, PE, PMP, has been promoted to Vice President of Infrastructure.

Why it matters

These promotions strengthen NIBS' ability to support critical federal, state, and local infrastructure initiatives that safeguard and improve lives, livelihoods, and communities across the nation. Albritton and Rawdon bring extensive experience in engineering, construction, and mission-critical operations that will help NIBS drive innovation and technology adoption in the built environment.

The details

In her new role, Shirley Albritton will lead the delivery of NIBS' mission-critical programs, overseeing a portfolio that spans Federal, State, and Commercial partnerships. Eric Rawdon will oversee NIBS' infrastructure and resilience initiatives, transforming Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) and expanding the organization's ability to impact critical lifeline infrastructure across the country.

  • The leadership promotions were announced on March 10, 2026.

The players

Shirley K. Albritton

Shirley Albritton has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). She previously served as a Program Manager at Deloitte and as an Engineer Officer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Eric Rawdon

Eric Rawdon has been promoted to Vice President of Infrastructure at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). He has more than 15 years of experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs in the United States and abroad.

George Guszcza

George Guszcza is the President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).

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What they’re saying

“Ms. Albritton's expanded role focuses on the end-to-end execution of complex initiatives, ensuring that NIBS remains a primary catalyst for innovation and technology adoption across the infrastructure lifecycle. By aligning operational strategy with the specific needs of diverse stakeholders, Shirley will ensure that NIBS provides scalable, resilient solutions for the nation's most pressing infrastructure challenges.”

— George Guszcza, President and CEO (buildingenclosureonline.com)

“Mr. Rawdon will transform Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) at NIBS as well as expand our ability to significantly impact critical lifeline infrastructure across the country in the public interest.”

— George Guszcza, President and CEO (buildingenclosureonline.com)

The takeaway

These leadership promotions at NIBS demonstrate the organization's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in federal, state, and local infrastructure initiatives, which will help drive innovation, technology adoption, and resilience in the built environment to better serve communities across the nation.