Membership
Business Development
Construction Education
Industry insights, workforce trends, business strategy, and leadership.
Conversations with builders, leaders, and influencers shaping construction.
Chapter updates, legislation, milestones, and member highlights.
Chair: Corey Klinke, West Coast Group Benefits
Consultant: James Lawson, Presidio Public Affairs Group
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Jennifer Hopper
This committee assesses and identifies candidates for public office and ballot initiatives which will further advance our merit shop apprentice programs, and support fair and open competition in the construction industry. The committee informs our members on critical political issues impacting their freedom to do work as merit shop contractors.
Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., ABCSD Boardroom.
Interested in joining? Contact Jennifer Hopper
Chair: Kelsey Ramirez, Titan Fire & Life Safety
Vice-Chair: Joe Ahrens, HPS Mechanical
Past Chair: Mike Brown, eBacon
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Emily Ullrich
The Membership Committee supports the ABCSD strategic goal to continuously grow and deliver value to a diverse and committed membership. It works to improve business opportunities for merit shop contractors by generating leads for potential new members, facilitating connections, and partnering with ABCSD to provide meaningful events throughout the year dedicated to growing membership. This Committee is responsible for developing innovative new programs and sponsorship outreach for these events.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 a.m., ABCSD Kearny Mesa Boardroom.
Interested in joining? Contact our Staff Liaison Emily Ullrich.
Chair: Corey Crosby, Teague Insurance
Vice-Chair: Kaila Krichmar, ehs International, Inc
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Lauren Varney
The Safety Committee supports the ABC strategic goal to establish ABC’s members as the world-class standard for health, safety and working environment in the construction industry. The mission of the Safety Committee is to provide leadership and direction to ABCSD members on these vital issues. The Committee’s goals are to save, protect and enhance the lives of workers and the community; to bring about a renewed commitment to safety and health in the construction industry; and to increase the productivity and competitiveness of ABCSD member companies. Speakers and topics vary month-to-month, covering timely and relevant legislation, CAL/FED OSHA regulations, and reporting issues faced by ABCSD member companies in their day-to-day operations.
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 a.m., ABCSD Poway Boardroom. Breakfast is served.
Interested in joining the committee? Contact our Staff Liaison, Lauren Varney.
Chair: Will Kim, Tax & Financial Group
Vice-Chair: Scott Bennett, Finch, Thornton, and Baird LLP
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Madison Picotte
The Young Professionals program aims to shape the future of our industry by supporting the growth of emerging construction professionals employed by ABC member companies. The program creates opportunities for young leaders to build relationships, expand their skills, and advance their careers, while continuing to promote open competition and the merit shop philosophy. The Young Professionals Executive Committee leads this group by planning innovative programs to enhance members’ leadership skills, industry knowledge, professional development, and community involvement.
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m., ABCSD Kearny Mesa Boardroom. Lunch is served.
Interested in joining? Contact our Staff Liaison, Madison Picotte.
The Unilateral Apprenticeship Committees meet monthly. The Committees are responsible for overseeing the administration and enforcement of the apprenticeship program standards. The ABC apprenticeship programs cannot maintain their state approval without active and involved training committee members to oversee the business of the programs. With the continued dedication from our UAC members, ABC apprenticeship training programs will continue to provide quality training and produce the skilled workers of tomorrow.
Chair: Jeremy Amison, Prime Electrical Services, Inc.
Secretary: Steven Cabaj, Electronic & Telecom Systems, Inc.
Vice-Chair: Justin Hartnett, Laser Electric, Inc.
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Tracey Barrett & Ian McJannet
Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., ABCSD Boardroom. Breakfast is served
Chair: Justin Hartnett, Laser Electric
Secretary: Jeremy Amison, Prime Electrical Services, Inc.
Vice-Chair: Brent Dusenberry, Standard Electronics
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Tracey Barrett & Ian McJannet
Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 a.m., ABCSD Boardroom. Lunch is served
Chair: Jason McClanahan, Countywide Mechanical Systems
Secretary: Tyler Garcia, Countywide Mechanical Systems
Vice-Chair: Shawn Lavera, Brian Cox Mechanical
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Tracey Barrett & Ian McJannet
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m., ABCSD Boardroom. Breakfast is served
Chair: Tim Phillips, Sherwood Mechanical, Inc.
Secretary: Jason McClanahan, Countywide Mechanical
Vice-Chair: Jennifer Mouritzen, Pacific Rim Mechanical
ABCSD Staff Liaison: Tracey Barrett & Ian McJannet
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m., ABCSD Boardroom. Lunch is served
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