Member Committees
AGC Houston offers its members a variety of ways to get involved in chapter activities. Joining a committee provides members with great networking opportunities as well supporting the membership and industry by sharing their talents and expertise.
Make the most of your membership and get involved today! Contact the staff liaison associated with the specific committee.
Membership
Strengthens and enhances the chapter by reaching out to prospective and existing members to share benefits and encourage participation. Committee members bring a commitment and willingness to promote AGC Houston as the voice of the commercial construction industry.
- Board Liaison: Kevin Duesterhoft, R&M Service Company
- Co-Chairs: John Barnes, Linbeck Group, LLC & Clinton Ladd, Enterprise Commercial Paving
- Third Thursday of the Month
- 11:30 am
- Staff Liaison: Brenda Roman
Safety
Give and gain valuable insight to complex issues that affect jobsite safety. Join industry professionals, as well as OSHA representatives, as they discuss issues and regulations that affect the commercial construction industry.
- Board Liaison: Tony Mansoorian, W. S. Bellows Construction Corp.
- Co-Chairs: Adrian Alvarez, W.S. Bellows Construction Corp. & Eddie Escamilla, Karsten Interior Services
- Last Friday of the Month
- 7:15 am
- Staff Liaison: Kim Mason
Construction Futures
Committee focuses on the future leadership of the chapter; oversees the Construction Leadership Council, The Leadership AGC (LAGC) Program, the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship Program, and the AGC Student Chapters.
- Board Liaisons: James Bryant, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd. & Chad Clark, Axis Builders, LLC
- Chair: John Morvant, Tellepsen
- Meets Quarterly
- Staff Liaison: Charlene Anthony
Education & Professional Development
In addition to providing insights and ongoing support for current education initiatives, the committee offers guidance in the development of new programs to meet the ever-evolving needs of the construction industry.
- Board Liaison: James Bryant, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.
- Chair: Ed Durham, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.
- Meets Quarterly
- Staff Liaison: Charlene Anthony
Employment Practices
Human resource specialists and legal professionals discuss timely workplace topics; Members often contribute articles for the chapter newsletters and the quarterly Cornerstone magazine.
- Board Liaison: Brian Cook, Hoar Construction
- Chair: TBD
- Meets Monthly via Zoom
- Staff Liaison: Charlene Anthony
Government Affairs
Promotes and protects the industry's interests through advocacy at the local and state levels.
- Board Liaison: John Marshall, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
- Co-Chairs: John Marshall, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. & Jeremy Stovall, Brookstone, LP
- Last Friday of the Month
- 11:30 am
AIA/AGC Joint Committee
Comprised of AGC Houston and American Institute of Architects members, this group provides a forum for the design and construction community to discuss pertinent industry issues. Members are chosen by current committee members only.
- Board Liaison: TBD
- Co-Chairs: TBD & Perry Seeberger, Seeberger + Associates, LP
- First Monday of the Month
- 4:00 pm
AGC/A4LE Joint Committee
The AGC Houston and Association for Learning Environments work to identify and address issues affecting regional K-12 school construction.
- Board Liaison: Eric Taylor, SEDALCO, Inc.
- Co-Chairs: TBD
Diversity
In an effort to advance diversity in the workforce, the mission of this committee is to help small and minority companies grow their business while increasing the capacity of a broad array of diverse firms in the region.
- Board Liaison: Tadd Tellepsen, Tellepsen
- Chair: TBD
Veterans in Construction
The Vets in Construction forum meets biannually and is open to any military veteran or active military personnel working (or seeking work) in the construction industry. Topics vary from connecting you with veteran benefits, programs available through veteran service groups, employment assistance, and much more!
- Board Liaison: Tadd Tellepsen, Tellepsen
- Chair: TBD
- Staff Liaison: Kim Mason
Women in Construction
The Women in Construction forum is open to women in operations roles on a job site. This new group has not yet established a regular meeting schedule.
- Board Liaison: TBD
- Chair: TBD
- Staff Liaison: Catherine Morgan