The AGC of Michigan: Committees

As an AGC of Michigan member, your firm’s employees have a unique opportunity to help shape Michigan’s construction industry, while gaining valuable exposure for your company. Committee members lend their experience and expertise and help AGC maintain its position as the leading construction association in Michigan!

Select your Committee choice by reviewing the brief descriptions listed below then complete and return the form to the AGC office.

Continuing Education Committee

The Continuing Education Committee is committed to promoting continuous learning and professional development within the construction industry.

Among the Committee's responsibilities are the support and development of on-going educational and informational seminars, organization of an annual emerging issues conference, development of an annual Michigan Construction Industry Professional Development Day, coordination and promotion of Supervisory Training Program (STP), Supervisor Leadership Program (SLS) and other AGCA educational programs.

Steve Cipparone, Co-Chair, McCarthy & Smith
Jack Abate, Co-Chair, Miller Davis Company

Viki Gotts - Staff Liaison - AGC of Michigan

Construction Futures Committee

The Construction Futures Committee is committed to promoting construction careers to elementary and secondary school aged students.

Among the Committee's responsibilities are the promotion of and training for Build Up! and On Site! tool kits, and support of the ACE Mentoring program.

Viki Gotts - Staff Liaison- AGC of Michigan

Constructor Associates, Professional Service Providers & Suppliers Council

The Constructor Associate Council works on behalf of AGC's Constructor Associate members to enlist their involvement in a range of Association activities, to identify and engage both the technical and human resources of this member segment, and provide programs and activities designed to serve their needs and the needs of the industry, serves as liaison between the AGC Board of Directors and the National Associate Member Council, working to provide programs and activities that are within the means of the Chapter, and that are consistent with established Chapter Policy.

Higher Education Liaison Committee

The Education Committee promotes interest in construction education among educators and contractors and encourages dialog between them.

Support AGC Student Chapters, sponsor and administers the Summer Work Program for undergraduate students, conducts the Annual Educators Forum and the Student Contractor Awareness Night (SCAN), oversees and promotes the Endowment Fund and scholarship program, conducts and promotes golf outings to benefit the scholarship program, and coordinates the Brightest & Best Luncheon.

Kip Cunningham - Committee Chair - Cunningham Construction
Claudia Jefcoat - Staff Liaison - AGC of Michigan

Legal Advisory Committee

The Legal Advisory Committee provides a forum for attorneys to exchange information about construction industry issues, publishes a construction legal newsletter on construction cases prepared by attorney members, conducts projects and present educational programs at Chapter functions and in areas where a legal perspective would be beneficial to the membership.

Stephen Hilger - Co-Chair -  Stephen Hilger, PC

Thomas Keranen - Co-Chair - Keranen & Associates, PC

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee monitors and reviews construction-related legislation, helps to craft legislative positions, and help represent the Association before the legislature.

Damian Hill - Staff Liaison - AGC of Michigan

Marketing & Public Relations Committee

The Marketing/Public Relations Committee's goal is to continually improve the image of Michigan's general contractors and AGC through the development of marketing and public relations programs. The committee is also charged with providing accurate information about the construction industry to design professionals, users and the general public, as well as to serve as a "sounding board" for the Chapter to gain insights from members about how to solve public relations problems.

Damian Hill - Staff Liaison - AGC of Michigan

Safety and Health Committee

The Safety and Health Committee functions are to develop programs and services that assist and inform member contractors in the areas of safety, health, environmental compliance, crime prevention and disaster preparedness.  Programs developed to serve the membership include the Construction Safety Awareness Program, Chapter Safety Award Program, the MIOSHA / Michigan AGC Alliance, Crime Prevention, and Plan Bulldozer.  The Safety & Health Committee serves as liaison with local, state and national agencies, other health, safety, environmental and crime prevention organizations.

Valerie Bradley - Co-Chair - Dee Cramer, Inc.

Kathleen Dobson - Chair - Alberici Constructors - Detroit Region

Pete Anderson & Rick Mee - Staff Liaisons - AGC of Michigan

Workforce Development Committee

The Workforce Development Committee has been charged with the following responsibilities: To foster, promote, develop and implement policies, procedures and programs in such manner as to develop an adequate supply of qualified craft workers in the most expeditious, economical and practical manner, oversee the operations, finances and trustee appointments of the chapter-affiliated, joint apprenticeship and training programs, equal employment opportunities, career promotion and industry, vocational education, and governmental liaisons.

The Cornerstone Award for Construction Training Excellence and the Apprentice of the Year Awards are sponsored by the Workforce Development Committee.

Keith Smith - Chair - Cunningham

Barb Strachan - Staff Liaison - AGC of Michigan

Contruction Leadership Council

The Construction Leadership Council's functions are to promote networking, philanthropic endeavors, education and an open exchange of ideas on issues facing new- to mid-career construction professionals, while encouraging AGC involvement, introducing new members to the over all association and leadership of the AGC, and helping to structure a strong future for the industry and organization.

Eric Ozog - Chair - Walbridge

Chris Rau - Co-Chair - Brix Construction

Viki Gotts & Barb Strachan - Staff Liaisons - AGC of Michigan