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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.
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Council chair: Bob Schommer, A C
Schommer & Sons, Inc.
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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.
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Council chair: Jeff Perala, Perlo
McCormack Pacific
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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.
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Council chair:
Brian Gray, Knife River –
Western Oregon Division
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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.
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Committee chair:
Scott Jensen, Brownstein,
Rask, Sweeney, Kerr et al
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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
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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.
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Council chair:
Angelique Whitlow,
Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP
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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.
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Council chair: Steve Jouwsma,
Sicklesteel Cranes, Inc., vice chair:
Ron Brooks, Marion Construction
Company
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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.
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Council chair: James Faison,
Faison Construction, vice-chair:
Judy Betts, Hamilton Construction
Company
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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.
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Council chair: Tony Rocci, Patriot
Fire Protection, Inc., vice-chair: Dan
Quatier, Interior Technology Modernfold
Northwest
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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.
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Council chair: Steve Malany, P &
C Construction Company
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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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