Principals

Charles "Chuck" C. Shinn, Jr., PhD
For almost 50 years, Chuck Shinn has been dedicated to improving the management standards and profitability of the homebuilding industry. He inspires hundreds of builders each year through his frequent speaking engagements and educational seminars. Chuck’s cutting edge knowledge and teaching methods have allowed many of the leading regional home builders to improve their systems, and thus significantly increase their bottom line. Chuck Shinn holds a BA in Economics, and an MBA and PhD in Business Administration from the College of Business Administration at American University in Washington, DC.

Emma S. Shinn, CPA
Emma Shinn is an expert in managerial accounting; with the unique ability to explain accounting and financial statements so everyone can understand, and master, these important concepts. She is a regular speaker at management seminars and national and regional homebuilder conferences; and lends her expertise to NAHB committees. Emma conducts an annual financial survey and analysis of over 100 companies; and works with clients to provide guidance for using financial information to make sound management decisions. She is the author of Accounting and Financial Management for Residential Construction. Emma Shinn is a CPA, with an MBA in Accounting from the College of Business Administration at American University in Washington, DC.