An important benefit of ABC membership is the opportunity to make a difference within the construction industry. As a committee member, you will make decisions influencing the construction industry and help shape ABC policies. If you are too busy to join another committee, think about getting your business associates involved. It is a great way to develop their leadership skills and give them access to knowledge about the industry. The committees work hard, but will also have fun at their meetings and socials.
If you are interested in joining a committee, contact s.doyle@abchouston.org or call (713) 523-6222.
Staff Liaison - Meghan Stephens
Plans annual luncheon for members’ administrative professionals. Chairman: Jessica Inman, FC Background.
Plans all aspects of this casino-style event from start to finish. Chairman: Scott Sundberg, Brand Energy & Infrastructure.
Plans and organizes the major chapter event to acknowledge the best projects built by ABC members. Chairman: Brian Cook, HOAR Construction & Warren Adamson, S&B Engineers & Constructors.
Oversees all the logistics of the tournament including the Captains party and tournament details. Chairman: Jerry lamont, Houston Embroidery/Andrew Grande, MaximGroup. Meets every other Wednesday closer to the event.
Plans and organizes two golf tournaments annually to raise money for the general fund of the chapter.
Organizes event which is a combination of a supplier, hunting and fishing expo. Chairman: Rodney Sartor, KBR. Meeting Dates TBA.
Staff Liaison - Amanda Burk
Identifies and impacts proposed legislation on the local, state and federal level that affects the merit shop building and construction industry. Chairman: Ben Westcott, Andrews, Myers Coulter & Hayes. Meets: Third Wednesday at 4:00pm.
Works to educate politicians at all levels and seeks to influence their opinions on issues related to the construction industry. Chairman: Tim Ricketts, Cajun Constructors. Meets: 3rd Thursday at 4pm.
COMMERCIAL: Focuses in the areas of commercial training, business development, working with construction owners to improve standard contract language and provide a forum to protect members from unfair business practices. Chairman: Neil Adams, Filbane & Lohn Zylicz, D.E. Harvey Builders Meets: 3rd Monday at 3:30pm.
Staff Liaison - Sandy DeKeyser Doyle
Performs as the official host for most ABC events and assists with membership retention. Chairman: Martin Nutt, Mobile Modular Management Corp. & Terry Buza, Cajun Constructors. Meets: 2nd Thursday at 7:30am.
Works to raise awareness of ABC among the construction community and grow the membership. Chairman: Dwayne Beaudreaux, The Shaw Group and Chris Schwarz, TDIndustries. Meets: 2nd Wednesday at 7:30am.
Staff Liaison – Francis Hernandez
CONSTRUCTION EXPO: Annual event in May (Rescheduled for October in 2009) to educate High School Students in the Houston area about possible career opportunities in the Construction Industry. Chainman: De'Ann Gill, Becon Construction. Meeting dates TBA.
Works with The Department of Labor and local community colleges to provide education and on-the-job training to qualified applicants. Chairman: Billy Ware, McCorvey Sheet Metal Works/ Meets: 4th Monday at 3pm.
Collaborates with local area community colleges and other training sources to provide education for crafts Chairman: John Cameron, Turner Industries Group. Meets: 1st Thursday at 7:30 am.
Staff Liaison – Amanda Burk
Works with two student chapters sponsored by ABC, organizes the scholarship programs and fundraisers, monitors management development curriculum, and plans member mixers. Chairman: Scott Vlasek, Marek Brothers Systems. Meets: 2nd Thursday at 4pm (while schools are in session).
Focuses on industrial craft training, business development, monitoring union activity, providing a common voice to the owners and clients, and studying industry trends and manpower issues. Chairman: Mike Abshire, Fugro Consultants. Meets: 1st Thursday at 11am.
Investigates new safety information and programs, provides members with safety information, monitors safety curriculum of the CMEF, and develops safety documents and manuals for member use. Chairman: Keith Liggett, Constructors & Associates and Ralph Riley, S&B Engineers and Constructors. Meets: 4th Monday at 11am.
Develop and oversee Major High School Career Event for Area, develop recruiting materials geared for high school students, develop and monitor a high school partnership program and assist CMEF to certify schools participating in NCCER Contren curriculum. Chairman: Donny McCoy, Austin Industrial. Meets: 2nd Thursday at 7:30am.
Staff Liaison – Jennifer Woodruff
Promotes positive industry image and works to gain maximum media and industry exposure for the association. Chairman: Kellie Vazquez, Holes Inc. Meets: 1st Tuesday at 11:30am.
Attracts craftsmen to work into CMEF’s basic training for craft professionals program with formal commitments for employment and mentoring of these individuals. Meets: TBA
Staff Liaison – Billie Brent
Responsible for monitoring chapter’s financial reporting, decisions and investments. Chairman: Tasos Banos, TDIndustries. Meets: 2nd Monday at 11am.