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Craft Training
Driving the direction of the ABC CraftMasters Training Trust, the committee ensures each of the educational programs has a positive and measurable effect on both students and employers.
Committee Chair – Andrew Press, PCC Construction Components, Inc.
Staff Liaison – Bonnie Speedy, Director of Education
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Golf Outing
The Golf Outing Committee is responsible for planning the chapter’s annual golf tournament and networking reception, as well as attaining sponsorships, prize donations and players.
Committee Chair – Austin Birch, Foulger-Pratt
Staff Liaison – Dan Bond, President
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Legislative - District of Columbia
The Legislative Committee advocates for the merit positions of the construction industry on issues that affect your ability to compete in a free and open market in Washington, D.C.
Committee Chair – JR Russell, McCullough Construction, LLC
Staff Liaison – Marcus Jackson, Director of Government Affairs
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Legislative - Joint Legislative Committee
The Joint Legislative Committee is comprised of members from all four Maryland ABC Chapters. They meet weekly in Annapolis during the Maryland General Assembly 90-day session (January 12-April 11) to review and evaluate legislation which may be determined to have an impact on ABC members or the construction industry. The Committee meets as needed during the remainder of the year (usually once a month starting in September).
Committee Chair – Greg Brown, Waynesboro Construction, Inc.
Staff Liaison – Marcus Jackson, Director of Government Affairs
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Legislative - Montgomery County
The Legislative Committee advocates for the merit positions of the construction industry on issues that affect your ability to compete in a free and open market in Montgomery County, MD.
Committee Chair – Andrew Bartley, The Bartley Corporation
Staff Liaison – Marcus Jackson, Director of Government Affairs
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Legislative - Prince George's County
The Legislative Committee advocates for the merit positions of the construction industry on issues that affect your ability to compete in a free and open market in Prince George’s County, MD.
Committee Chair – David Fisher CCA, Hensel Phelps
Staff Liaison – Marcus Jackson, Director of Government Affairs
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Management Education
Providing the leadership to enhance performance in the industry, the Management Education Committee determines the management education seminars for ABC of Metro Washington.
Committee Chair – Alyssa Kane, Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc.
Staff Liaison – Dan Bond, President
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Membership
By attracting quality construction and construction-related businesses, the Membership Committee promotes the chapter's growth. The committee also nurtures new members' involvement, ensuring the stability of the association and assisting members with getting the most benefit from their membership through involvement with the association's services, programs and events.
Committee Chair – Eric Van Why, Coakley & Williams Construction
Committee Vice Chair – Casey Cook, Ruppert Landscape, Inc.
Staff Liaison – Claire Callas, Vice President, Member Services
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Programs
The Program Committee plans monthly business development events that provide opportunities for all members to expand their business contacts, develop relationships, share ideas, and recognize member activity.
Committee Chair – Joe Gonzalez, HITT Contracting Inc.
Committee Vice Chair – Jeffrey Schwartz, Ashton Manor Environmental
Staff Liaison – Kim Collins, Director of Events
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Women Building Washington
The Women Building Washington committee provides learning opportunities and networking to meet the needs of women in our industry.
Committee Chair – Jennifer Harris, Peckar & Abramson, P. C.
Staff Liaison – Martha Patterson, Director of Marketing
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Workforce Development
The Workforce Development committee develops strategies and plans for increasing participation in the construction industry.
Committee Chair – Victor Villavicencio, PCC Construction Components, Inc.
Staff Liaison – Kamita Marbury, Director of Workforce Development
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ABC.XYZ Young Professionals
Geared towards the 40 and under professional crowd, the ABC.XYZ Committee provides networking and learning opportunities for young professionals in the construction industry. Young professionals can build lasting professional relationships with their peers, mentors and ABC of Metro Washington while developing leadership skills.
Committee Chair – Cody Wilcox, Mallick Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Staff Liaison – Martha Patterson, Director of Marketing
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