We educate members and politicians on national, state and local legislative matters affecting our industry in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. The Legislative Committee is ABC’s voice to ensure that ABC continues to be recognized as a premier resource for construction workplace issues. This committee meets as needed, centered on current legislative issues pertaining to our members.
Joint Legislative Committee meets every Monday while in session at 3:00pm, January through April, to review and respond to all bills brought through the State Legislature.
Robert A. Baumann, Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.
David G. Boschert, Engineering, Design/Build Services, LLC
Andy Cheezum, Willow Construction, LLC
Kelsey Daugherty, ABC-Chesapeake Shores Chapter
Derek Fales, Falco Industries, Inc.
Jeff Ferguson - Chairman, Ferguson Trenching Co.,Inc.
Jim Gardiner, Builderguru Contracting/Gardiner & Gardiner
Tom Hawkins Sr., Creco, Inc.
Tommy Hawkins Jr., Creco, Inc.
Travis Katski, Colonial Electric Co., Inc.
Dick Lombardo, Harkins Builders, Inc.
Phillip C. Martien, Phillips Way, Inc.
Jay Perry, Seal Pros, Inc.
Wes Pumphrey, Chesapeake Insurance Group- A Sandy Spring Bank Co
Mary Anne Reuschling, Craig S. Mader Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rob Secoura, Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
Pamela L. Volm, Annapolis Contracting, Inc.
L. J. Willson, L. R. Willson & Sons, Inc.
The committee coordinates efforts to provide our members value for their investment. We determine how programs and services can be promoted to maintain the highest membership rate possible. We also look at ways in which new members can be recruited and organize and execute annual retention and recruitment campaigns. Our committee meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at Bank of Annapolis Headquarters.
Jason Weszka - ChairmanVision Financial Group
Christina Belser
- Century Fence Construction, LLC.
John Bergersen - Builderguru Contracting/Gardiner & Gardiner
Jason Brown - Annapolis Exteriors, Inc.
Andy Cheezum - Willow Construction, LLC
Kelsey Daugherty - ABC-Chesapeake Shores Chapter
Kevin Ganascioli - Bogart and Brownell Insurance
Tommy Hawkins Jr. - Creco, Inc.
Shaun Kistler - PAYCHEX
Ed Krause - Trico Lift
Jesse Mahle - Raley, Watts & O'Neil. Insurance & Financial
Tom Shelton - Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, Inc.
Kim Sherman - BankAnnapolis
Ed St. Jean - Bogart and Brownell Insurance
Faith Tennent - ABC-Chesapeake Shores Chapter
Josh Weszka - Vision Financial Group
L. J. Willson - L. R. Willson & Sons, Inc.
This committee plans and executes annual programs, meetings, and events to promote the Merit Shop philosophy and build chapter visibility and business opportunities for members. We organize chapter events, i.e. monthly free networking “Bay Breezers”, Excellence in Construction and Safety Awards ceremony, General Meetings, Crab & Oyster Feasts, our annual Bull & Oyster Roast, the Holiday Gala and Auction, and much more. Our committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Ian Broadie - Watkins Meegan, LLC
Debbie Buhr - Coastal Heating & Air Cond. Co., Inc.
Ashley Cannon - Colonial Electric Co., Inc.
Timothy Connelly - HMS Insurance Associates, Inc.
Jamie Dickey - Enterprise Fleet Management
Joseph G. Mayer AIA - J. Mayer Architects, LLC
Richard Scrivener - Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
Rob Secoura - Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
Tricia Baldwin - Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
This committee is charged with meeting the needs of ABC members in the areas of management, supervisory and executive staff education and professional development. We consistently coordinate educational programs and seminars on a myriad of construction related issues. Our committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Jeffrey Belfield - Scaffold Resource
Kevin Bonovich - Bob Bell Ford
Leon W. Bromley - Rommel Engineering & Construction
Ryan Dunn - ABC National
Jerry Martella - Annapolis Contracting, Inc.
Tom Shelton - Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, Inc.
Ray Spradling - Harkins Builders, Inc.
Angelica Faulkner - ABC Chesapeake Shores
This committee supports craft and apprenticeship training delivery by ABC Chesapeake Shores members. This committee assists in the professional development of education professionals and promotes new methods and models of training. The committee orchestrates our annual craft championship competition. Our committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Dorothy Brown - Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Glenn Conklin - Coastal Heating & Air Cond. Co., Inc.
Melissa K. Jacobs - Anne Arundel Community College
Dave Smarte - Delaware Elevator, Inc.
Ellie Webb - Delaware Elevator, Inc.
Angelica Faulkner - ABC Chesapeake Shores Staff Liaison
The mission of the Safety Committee is to provide leadership and direction to members and their employees regarding safety and health issues. The committee’s goals are to save, protect and enhance the lives of workers and the community and to bring about a renewed commitment to safety and health in the construction industry. Our committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Jeffrey Belfield - Scaffold Resource
Leon W. Bromley - Rommel Engineering & Construction
Bob Carrier - Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
Angelica Faulkner - ABC Chesapeake Shores Staff Liason