ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to serve on its Environmental Forum Steering Committee. Members of the steering committee have direct access to federal regulatory officials, influence over ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s environmental agenda, and a means to exchange valuable information with one another and industry peers. Join us in welcoming the new members:
New members:
- Kevin Boesch, Logan Simpson
- Michele Gurule, Haselden
- Graham McFall, Mortenson Construction
- Amethyst Roebuck, PAR Electric
- David Slaugenhoup, RT New Day
- Hamp Sterling, Yates Construction
- Lauren Walsh, Cianbro
Existing members:
- Chair: Tom Couling, Zachry Construction Corp
- James Ball, Hawkins Construction Co
- Jimmy Blais, Stoneway Concrete
- Joseph Foglio, GZA GeoEnvironmental
- Russ Foster, JF Shea Construction
- Dave Hammel, Raines Brothers
- Teresa Jakeway, Ames Construction
- Josh Leftwich, Knife River-South Division
- Tina Mudd, Granite Construction
- D. Grant Runyon, Fox Contractors Corp.
- Robert Tworkowski, Kiewit
- Jill Uyeda, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc.
- Jerry Worsham, Cavanagh Law
About the Steering Committee
The steering committee oversees that includes all of the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ members and chapter professionals who (1) subscribe to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Environmental Observer newsletter on environmental issues and (2) have expressed a specific interest in those issues. Forum members also can opt to participate in . ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ launched the Forum in 2005 to increase the interaction among these individuals and to improve the opportunities for them to participate in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ policymaking on environmental matters.
The steering committee members represent horizontal and vertical construction as well as municipal and utilities work. Together, they have expertise and interest in the environmental issues that impact the daily work of construction-from compliance and environmental management to green construction. In addition, they have represented ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ membership in meetings with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other organizations. On a routine basis, they play a key role in advancing ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s environmental advocacy, education and outreach efforts. Steering committee members typically volunteer to serve a three-year term.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Environmental Forum welcomes all ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ members and chapter staff who have an interest in the environmental issues impacting the construction industry. It’s FREE to join the Forum; go to to sign up today.
If you have any questions about how to get involved in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Environmental Forum, please contact Melinda Tomaino at tomainom@agc.org.