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2010 Councils and Committees

 

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Area Councils
AGC’s area councils provide an important local perspective that guides the development of the chapter’s services and initiatives. To better serve our growing membership throughout the region, AGC is expanding its network of area councils. Currently we are seeking council chairs to represent the needs of the construction industry in the following areas: Bend, Medford, mid Willamette Valley, Eastern Oregon, and SW Washington. If you are interested in forming a council in one of these areas, contact Linda Scronce-Johnson.

  • Coos Bay Area Council chair: Donald Thompson, Donald W Thompson, Inc.
  • Klamath Falls Area Council chair: Steve Steinbock, Bogatay Construction, Inc.
  • Rogue Valley Area Council chairs: Rob Hernandez, S & B James Construction Co., and Dave Ross, Knife River Materials
  • Staff liaison: Linda Scronce-Johnson
     

Board of Directors
The board of directors is comprised of elected, appointed, and designated members representing all segments of the chapter’s membership. Council chairs also hold a seat on the board. Directors serve a one year term but may be re-elected for subsequent terms. The board meets 10 times per year; all AGC members are welcome to attend any board of directors meeting, but must RSVP in advance. Elected directors are nominated each year by the Nominating Committee and must be principals, officers, or employees of general contractor members. The chapter bylaws stipulate that the board shall be at least 20 members with a maximum of 75.


Building /Industrial Council
The council of building and industrial contractors focuses on federal, state, and local land use and environmental issues, building regulations, and strengthening relationships with owners and architects.

  • Council chair: Steve Malany, P & C Construction Company
  • Staff liaison: John Rakowitz
     

Collective Bargaining Council
This council is an important resource during negotiation of all labor agreements with the five construction crafts with which AGC contracts—Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters. The council is also devoted to creating a positive, businesslike partnership with not only the trade unions but also any other entities involved with the construction industry that impact the signatory contractor members of the AGC.

  • Council chair: Bob Schommer, A C Schommer & Sons, Inc.
  • Staff liaison: Robin Edgar
     

Construction Leadership Council (CLC - formerly Young Constructors Forum)
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) was established to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. The CLC is a conduit for participants to network, exchange ideas about work and the industry, serve local communities, continue professional development, and develop leadership skills.

Construction Management Education Council (CMEC)
The goal of this council is to encourage dynamic leadership and highly qualified management in the construction industry. Members act in an advisory and support capacity to advance construction management education at institutions of higher education throughout Oregon.

  • Council chair: Jeff Perala, Perlo McCormack Pacific
  • Staff liaison: Bob Strader
     

Events Committee
Networking is an important benefit of membership in AGC. The events committee meets annually to review the full year’s schedule of chapter networking events. The committee works to ensure that all events serve a strategic purpose and to guide general policy on event resource allocation, scheduling, and structure of events. (The committee is not responsible for managing specific events.)

  • Committee chair: Dee Burch, Advanced American Construction
  • Staff liaisons: Christina Devlin
     

Finance Committee
Appointees to this committee meet quarterly and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on topics that include the budget, reserves, audit, and other fiduciary aspects of the chapter.

  • Committee chair: Fred Williams, Perkins & Company, PC
  • Staff liaison: Bob Strader
     

Highway/Heavy/Utility Contractors Council
This council promotes the civil sector of the construction industry, and specifically works with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Members meet annually at a joint AGC/ODOT meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern and to hear about the progress made on issues raised by industry. Members receive frequent communications regarding AGC/ODOT relations and specific issues. The council provides all members with a conduit for resolving issues that are impacting their ability to do business effectively in the state.

  • Council chair: Brian Gray, Knife River – Western Oregon Division
  • Staff liaison: John Rakowitz

Legal Operating Committee
This committee is open to representatives from member law firms only. Committee members meet as needed to respond to a broad variety of issues and to review any request by an AGC member for chapter involvement in a legal action. Committee members may also be asked to provide limited response to member questions regarding legal issues their individual company is experiencing.

  • Committee chair: Scott Jensen, Brownstein, Rask, Sweeney, Kerr et al
  • Staff liaison: John Rakowitz
     

Legislative Committee
Members interested in shaping the chapter’s legislative agenda are encouraged to participate in this committee. Participants include representation across all contractor sectors, legal firms, and industry associates. AGC lobbyists take direction from this committee and work to advance the legislative agenda after it is approved by the committee and the AGC Board of Directors. Significant issues commonly dealt with include state prevailing wage laws, public contracting issues, and securing adequate funding for capitol improvement projects.

  • Committee chair: Larry Sitz, Emerick Construction Company
  • Staff liaison: John Rakowitz
     

Membership / Marketing Committee
The Membership/Marketing Committee guides the member retention and recruitment strategies of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter. Recognizing that a strong and active membership base is best achieved by providing services responsive to the needs of our members, it is also the task of this committee to provide guidance and policy direction to assure that chapter initiatives, products, and services support the business success of our members. Created in 2007, this new committee is expected to meet approximately four times a year, with task-specific subcommittees created on an as-needed basis.

  • Committee chair: Cameron Foroud, James E John Construction Co., vice-chair: Todd Duwe, In Line Commercial Construction, Inc.
  • Staff liaison: Linda Scronce-Johnson
     

Open Shop Council
This council provides open shop contractor members with a forum for discussing and resolving issues of specific concern to their sector of the industry.

  • Council chair: Todd Hess, Todd Hess Building Company
  • Staff liaison: Dan Graham

Professional and Industry Associates Council
This council is comprised of member firms that provide goods and/or services to the construction industry such as lawyers, accountants, equipment rental companies, and insurance agents. Council activities include planning and hosting educational and networking events.

  • Council chair: Angelique Whitlow, Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP
  • Staff liaison: Christina Devlin
     

Safety and Health Council
Members of this council share ideas and discuss problems affecting the safety and well being of employees throughout the industry. The council regularly interacts with OR-OSHA and WISHA on construction-specific issues, and provides resources to promote a safety and health culture within the construction community. The council supports the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH) and sponsors annual recognition of AGC members who implement sound safety management practices.

  • Council chair: Steve Jouwsma, Sicklesteel Cranes, Inc., vice chair: Ron Brooks, Marion Construction Company
  • Staff liaison: Chris Miller
     

Small Business Growth Opportunity (SB-GO!)
SB-GO supports women- and minority-owned and ESB construction businesses through community involvement, educational opportunities, and program support. Partnerships are fostered with programs/organizations such as the Port of Portland’s Mentor-Protégé Program, the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME), the City of Portland’s Sheltered Market Program, and the Minority Business Opportunity Council. Opportunities provided to committee members include attendance at business community events, low-cost or free educational opportunities, and announcements for special events and seminars.

  • Council chair: James Faison, Faison Construction, vice-chair: Judy Betts, Hamilton Construction Company
  • Staff liaison: Karla Holland
     

Specialty Contractors Council
This council provides a forum to develop and enhance the role and image of the specialty contractor within the construction process. Activities focus on education, relationships with general contractors, and construction best practices.

  • Council chair: Tony Rocci, Patriot Fire Protection, Inc., vice-chair: Dan Quatier, Interior Technology Modernfold Northwest
  • Staff liaison: Colette Evers
     

Workers’ Compensation Negotiating Committee
AGC’s successful workers’ compensation program with SAIF Corporation is a leading vehicle for member recruitment and retention. This committee is open to participating members of the AGC/SAIF Workers’ Comp Retro Program who are interested in helping select appropriate plan factors for coming policy years, better understanding program design and impact, monitoring plan performance, and helping to shape marketing and communication strategies. The committee meets annually in the spring for negotiations, and on an as-needed basis.

  • Council chair: Steve Malany, P & C Construction Company
  • Staff liaison: Colette Evers

Workforce and Professional Development Committee
Appointees to this committee strive to coordinate the various education programs, recruitment efforts, and public relations messages that target the construction workforce. The committee exercises budget and program oversight to the following workforce initiatives: student chapter support, workforce diversity (through CAWS and Work Systems, Inc.), technology grants to higher education, ACE Academy charter high school, Oregon Building Congress, Northwest College of Construction, and Oregon State University Construction Engineering Management.

  • Council chair: Sandy Trainor, Kodiak Pacific Construction
  • Staff liaison: Bob Strader
     

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