BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Policy making body for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut. Develops positions and directs activities for the association. Provides legal authority for action by the association.
Chairman: Anthony Gaglio, Viking Construction, Inc.
BUDGET & FINANCE
Develops, monitors and reviews Chapter Finances. Ensures that goals adopted in the Chapter Annual Budget are met.
Chairman: Michael Sabol, Mahoney Sabol & Co., LLP
EXECUTIVE
Comprised of the officers of Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut. Consults with and advises the President on policy matters. Makes policy recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Chairman: Anthony Gaglio, Viking Construction, Inc.
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS/ANNUAL DINNER
Organizes all aspects of the chapter’s largest event of the year, the Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting
Chairperson: Deb Sarazin, Sarazin General Contractors, Inc.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD
Enhance opportunities of merit shop contractors in the Fairfield County area
Chairman: Ken Oppedisano, Main Enterprises, Inc.
GREEN BUILDING
Chairman: Amy Jacabacci, Main Enterprises, Inc.
LEGISLATIVE
Guides and Supports CT ABC lobbyist. Develops and implements strategies to protect the rights of Merit Shop contractors. Tracks legislation on the State and Federal levels. Provides testimony to appropriate bodies.
Chairmen: Robert Dunn, KBE Building Corporation and Pat Treacy, Esq., Tradesource, Inc.
MEMBER RECRUITMENT
Studies and recommends policies to the Board of Directors related to acquisition and retention of members. Implements strategies for recruiting new members for the association.
Chairman: Paige Sarazin, Sarazin General Contractors, Inc.
OPEN SHOP SALUTE
Community service program designed to give back to our servicemen by providing construction and maintenance to their homes
PLA
Monitors and fights union-only Project Labor Agreements (PLAs); Overseesmedia campaignsagainst PLAs; Tracksprojects likely to go PLA
Chairman: Chuck Tobin, C.E. Floyd Company, Inc.
PROACTIVE STRATEGIES/UNION TACTICS COMMITTEE
A watchdog committee that shares current union activity and strategy. Contractor members ONLY, no associates or suppliers.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees yearly safety events such as STEP workshops, safety seminars and other programs deemed pertinent and timely for the CT ABC membership. Formed OSHA Alliance with federal organization to enhance training programs offered by CT ABC.
Chairman: Walt Tucker, Petra Construction Corporation