Join A Committee

One of the best ways to maximize your membership return on investment with ABC is through involvement.  Stay active and informed about the pulse of the organization through participation in a committee.  Our roster of opportunities is constructed to provide something for everyone. The varied interests and priorities of our members is important to us.  We want to stay current with our programming and business development opportunities. In order to meet your needs, we need your input. 

Joining a committee is simple!  Just contact ABC for information about meeting schedules and we will put you in contact with the chairperson for your chosen committee. 

Safety & Health Committee

This groups equips members with the necessary education and training to help them perform their work safely, efficiently, productively, and cost effectively. They host monthly luncheons to provide the members with important information on specific safety topics. OSHA regularly attends the monthly committee meeting – a great way to establish lines of communication, get questions answered, and discuss areas of mutual concern/interest. Chairperson- Gabriel Ochoa, Harvey-Cleary Builders

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Membership Committee

The marketing committee works with the Marketing & Membership Director to explore cutting edge techniques for communication, event management, public relations and branding for the association.  This group meets on an as needed basis to work on projects throughout the year.

Chairperson-Vanessa Johnson, Frost Bank

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Apprenticeship Committee

This group provides the necessary construction related education courses, designed to create a skilled and productive workforce for a career in construction, from entry level through upper management.

This committee meets once a month for a hour.

Chairperson-Jerry Graeber, Leonard Contracting

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Social Committee

Develops events with venues and themes that generate information, entertainment and business development opportunities for ABC members.

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Golf Committee

If you are a golf enthusiast you will really enjoy this group. Members help organize our spring & fall golf tournaments and select venues that will generate entertainment and networking opportunities for our members. 

This committee meets weekly or bi-weekly for one hour planning sessions in the weeks preceding each tournament. 

Chairperson-Ernest Mora, Central Electric Ent. & Co.

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Fishing Committee

This committee organizes the annual Fishing Tournament in Rockport, TX.

The committee meets on a weekly or bi-weekly basis in the two months preceding the Fishing Tournament for one hour sessions.

Chair- Greg Grandjean, Leonard Contracting

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Sporting Clay Shoot Committee

Plan and execute the annual Sporting Clay Shoot. This event is an ABC - South Texas tradition and always proves to be a great time. This committee will meet several times in the months leading up the event. Responsibilities include organizing teams and sponsors; determining prizes, raffles and giveaways; and planning food and beverages. We are currently in need of 6-7 active committee members.

This committee meets for one hour weekly two months prior to the Sporting Clay Shoot.

Chairperson-Bill Dawley, SureTec Insurance Company

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Government Affairs Committee

Establish lines of communication and relationships between ABC - South Texas Chapter and the various local, state, and national elected officials to discuss issues of interest and concern to the construction industry; work with other business organizations to address issues of common interest; seek to have individuals supportive of ABC´s philosophy elected or appointed to office, boards or commissions. Review local legislation, rules, regulations, ordinances, and/or measures, and recommend chapter position and/or recommended amendments/changes for the board´s consideration; draft legislation addressing issues or needs of the construction industry, serve as a chapter resource on legislative and regulatory matters. 

This committee meets once a month and any time we have a political candidate come in to speak to our members.

Chairperson-Rob Crow, Alpha Building Corporation

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Registration Committee

Staff registration at all ABC events and insure attendees are handled promptly and courteously.

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Future Leaders Task Force

The Future Leaders Task Force was developed to help mentor and educate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. This group consists of construction professionals ranging from their early 20's to 40's. The Future Leaders Task Force meets on a monthly basis at the ABC office for hourly sessions. They also liase with the ABC UTSA Student Chapter and host mixers on a regular basis to introduce new members and network.

The Future Leaders have also assumed responsibility for planning and hosting our annual Chili Cook-Off and Gun Give Away.

If you are a young construction professional and would be interested in finding out more about the Future Leaders taskforce contact us today!

This committee meets every first Monday of the month for a hour session.

Chairperson-Dustin Keenzel, SpawGlass Contractors

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