Inclusion, diversity and equity aren’t just buzzwords. It takes genuine and authentic commitment from company leaders to create a culture of inclusion, diversity and equity. What does this leadership look like? What can we learn from other transformational efforts such as safety?

ABC President and CEO Mike Bellaman and ABC IDE National Committee Chair Brad Lewis share practical ways leaders can create a productive, inclusive, diverse and equitable work environment that creates the conditions for all to achieve.

SPEAKER INFO

Michael D. Bellaman has served as president and chief executive officer of Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade association representing more than 21,000 members from 69 chapters across the United States, since 2011. In his role, Bellaman leverages the merit shop philosophy to help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.

Brad Lewis, MCA, has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry with Hensel Phelps. He started as a field engineer and working his way up to a superintendent position, where he learned the importance of fostering relationships with owners, trade partners, community leaders and vendors to enhance project and community initiatives. Lewis is the chair of the ABC Inclusion Diversity and Equity Committee, which he has served on for eight years.

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