Participation on WBC committees is open to all member firm employees – all you need to do is volunteer! Meeting attendance is offered in a virtual format to help make participation more convenient. Take a look at the descriptions listed below and let us know where you would like to serve by completing this committee sign up form. Member involvement and participation helps guide the direction of the association and provides a great opportunity to expand your circle of contacts in our great industry. WBC committees and task forces meet monthly on a recurring date and time, unless otherwise announced.
Community Services
Coordinates community support initiatives, monthly volunteer opportunities, new jobsite food drive and other requests for assistance throughout the year.
Chair: Vanessa Carrion • Stream Realty Partners
Vice Chair: Andrew Tomlinson • G&M Services
Meets on 3rd Monday
Craftsmanship Awards
Oversees planning and execution of the Craftsmanship Awards and Hall of Fame program. 278 entries were received in 2021 and judging was done both in-person and virtually.
Chair: Lynn Maia • Clune Construction
Vice-Chair: Erik Kaniecki• CBG Building Company
Meets on 2nd Wednesday (September to March)
Diversity Task Force
Focusing on promoting and increasing diversity of WBC membership, committees, leadership, board of directors and the industry our association represents.
Chair: David Osei • JLL
Vice-Chair: Keven Lugo • DPR Construction
Schedule to be announced
Hammerheads
Focused on engaging members under the age of 40. Hosts committee lunch & learns, networking events, workforce development outreach and community service activities.
Chair: Stacy Chu • American Institute of Steel Construction
Vice-Chair: Troy Cornell • Aronson LLC
Meets on 2nd Monday
Innovation
Coordinates the annual Innovation & Technology issue of Bulletin and tracks new developments in sustainability, energy resources, materials and building technology trends.
Chair: Don Zeiders • Shapiro and Duncan
Vice-Chair: Justin Couch • Stromberg Metal Works
Meets on 3rd Thursday
Marketing & Communications
Currently working on redesigning the WBC website and enhancing the association’s social media presence through Facebook and LinkedIn.
Chair: Stacey Holsinger • Steel Toe Communications
Vice-Chair: Kaitlin Krasic • G.E. Frisco Co.
Meets on 2nd Friday
Membership Services
FY’22 goals: 85% retention, 20 company and 20 small business members. Targeting new owner/developers firms. Plans new member orientations, recruitment and retention initiatives.
Chair: Mike Newman • Timmons Group
Vice-Chair: Garrett Sefrin • rand* construction
Meets on 2nd Tuesday
Program & Education
2021 programs focused on life sciences, cybersecurity, economic outlook and regional economic development. Collaborates with all committees on program scheduling.
Chair: Larry Prosen • Cozen O’Connor
Vice-Chair: Adam Lackey • Exponent
Meets on 2nd Thursday
Regional Development
Engages with economic development groups and agencies dealing with building and development to identify opportunities for learning and working relationships.
Chair: Jeremy Colville • CohnReznick
Vice-Chair: Frank Homer • Whiting-Turner Contracting
Meets on 3rd Tuesday
Small Business
Provides information, programs and services for small business members focusing on GSA, SBA, general contractors and other industry representatives.
Chair: Maria Snyder • Construction Cleaning Service
Vice-Chair: Shana Rothman • Smith, Currie & Hancock
Meets on 1st Monday
Summer Golf Outing
Plans the annual WBC golf outing featuring 432 players on three courses. The 2022 event is scheduled for June 13 at Lansdowne and Belmont golf clubs.
Co-Chair: Kelly McGuire • Columbia Green Technologies
Co-Chair: Bill Voigt • Siemens Industry
Meets April to June – Scheduled to be determined.
