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Industry insights, workforce trends, business strategy, and leadership.

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Conversations with builders, leaders, and influencers shaping construction.

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Chapter updates, legislation, milestones, and member highlights.

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Associated Builders and Contractors, San Diego Chapter Committees

Serving on a committee with Associated Builders and Contractors, San Diego Chapter is a members-only benefit and a great way to develop new skills, build relationships with fellow members, and help shape the chapter’s work. As a member-driven association, your participation helps set the chapter’s direction and strengthens the value members receive year-round through our programs, events, and offerings.

Our Committees


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.

Unilateral Apprenticeship Committees (UAC)

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: Justin Hartnett, Laser Electric

Vice-Chair: Steven Cabaj, Electronic & Telecom Systems, Inc.

Secretary: Brent Dusenberry, Standard Electronics

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: Brent Dusenberry, Standard Electronics

Vice-Chair: Jeremy Amison, Prime Electrical Services, Inc.

Secretary: Mike Hammersley, Rock Electric

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: Shawn Lavera, Brian Cox Mechanical

Vice-Chair: Tyler Garcia, Countywide Mechanical

Secretary: Joshua McDaniel, MW 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: Jennifer Mouritzen, Pacific Rim Mechanical

Vice-Chair: Jason McClanahan, Countywide Mechanical

Secretary: Quinn Simpson, Alpha 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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