COMMITTEES 
Getting Involved...The Committees of ABC 

The work of the Association is accomplished through the standing committees of ABC. The Association monitors a wide range of issues, related to the industry, the region, and the Association. Involvement in a committee is the best way to get involved in ABC and to learn more about the issues that are important to its members.

If you're interested in joining an ABC committee, contact the Committee Chair, or the ABC Staff, directly.


Board of Directors
ABC's Board of Directors consists of up to 12 elected members (including appointed officers). Board members serve a three-year term. The Board is responsible for all aspects of the association, including but not limited to: finances, vision and goals. 

Chairperson: 
David Rich
Reitmeier Mechanical
503.603.0205


Construction Safety Resource Council
The ABC Construction Safety Resource Council is committed to supporting our membership by providing the best safety resources available; including networking with ABC members and safety consultants. Our goal is to help our members achieve an injury-free workplace through safety education, awareness and education programs. 

Chairperson:
Dave Whitney
Radian Construction
503.646.2123

Green Council
The ABC Green Council promotes sustainable building practices through the education and the sharing of resources and best practices with ABC members.

Chairperson:
Bill Malowney
Technocom, Inc
Executive Board
This Board consists of all ABC officers and two "at large" members. They are responsible for reviewing items in detail before they are placed on the Board agenda. 

Chairperson: 
David Rich
Reitmeier Mechanical
503.603.0205


Finance & Budget
ABC's Finance & Budget Committee oversees both the Chapter's and our for-profit corporation's business finances and helps with the budgeting process for the year. 

Chairperson:
Kirk Matteson
Foxhole Financial
503.227.9800


Government Affairs/Political Action (GAPA)
Monitors legislative activity and policy development on the state and local level and initiates actions and support of candidates and legislation that promote and protect the interests of ABC members and the free enterprise system. 

Chairperson:
Dave Cutz
Paragon Tile 
503.684.5330

Membership
Works on building an effective Member Outreach Program; works to identify and implement new ways to recruit and retain members and to create new ways to involve members in Chapter events and activities. 

  • Promotes ABC membership to potential members with the help of the Chapter staff.
  • Implements and participates in membership involvement programs, such as member visits and member orientations.
  • Helps in the development of new marketing materials and programs for the Chapter.
  • Mentors new members and/or creates relationships between current and new members.
  • Responsible for working with ABC staff in creating renewal process and follow up.


Chairperson:
Mark Allen

LaPorte & Associates, Inc.

503.239.4116


Sponsors
Daily Journal of Commerce

Daily Journal of Commerce

Liberty Northwest

Liberty Northwest

Pacific Source

Pacific Source

Reitmeier Mechanical

Reitmeier Mechanical

Merit Corporation

Merit Corporation