Ryan M. Colker is vice president at the National Institute of Building Sciences, Washington, D.C., where he leads the institute’s efforts to improve the built environment through the collaboration of industry stakeholders from the public and private sectors. He directs the Consultative Council, which develops findings and recommendations on behalf of the entire building community and transmits those recommendations to Congress and Administration. He also serves as staff director of the Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate; National Council on Building Codes and Standards; Off-Site Construction Council; and the institute’s STEM Education Program. He is a recognized expert on emerging issues within the built environment, including resilience, building performance, and off-site construction and speaks and writes frequently on these subjects.