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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: June 23, 2023
Associated General Contractors of MA host annual membership meeting
Henry Kruger, John Ferrante, Lisa Frisbie, and Marion Jones.
Wellesley, MA Over 200 construction professionals and others in the local construction industry gathered at Boston College’s The Connors Center in Dover on May 18th for the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) annual membership meeting. Awards were given in a variety of categories, and three individuals were elected to the AGC MA board of directors.
Vrajesh Patel, Fabi Falaise, Jared Crowley, Katy Tassmer, Julie Enger
“The Massachusetts construction sector is an economic workhorse that also has the feel of a close community,” said John Ferrante, AGC MA CEO. “Our membership meeting is a welcome opportunity to bring everyone together to celebrate our dynamic and hardworking members.”
At the meeting, the AGC MA nominating committee named its picks for membership on the AGC MA board of directors: Matt Kilty, president of Trinity Building + Construction; Craig Skurka, senior project executive, Gilbane Building Co.; and Liseth Velez, founder & CEO, L.J.V. Development.
Awards for exceptional contributions were also presented. The 2023 Champion Award went to Darlene Conners, Walsh Brothers, Inc. The Outstanding Committee Chair was Diana Hasan, C.E. Floyd Company. The Safety Leadership Award was presented to Jason Edic of Lee Kennedy Co. Inc. Industry Advancement Awards were given to Leah Hoffman, TG Gallagher and Vrajesh Patel, Columbia, and T.J. McCartney Inc. was named Subcontractor of the Year.
Fran Colantonio, Briana Colantonio, Chris Mayo, Amy Fahey, Andy Kantorski
Firms that have reached AGC MA membership milestones were also recognized, including Turner Construction Company, which joined AGC MA in 1946; F.W. Madigan Company, an AGC MA member since 1953; Daniel O’Connell Sons Inc. (1955); Driscoll Insurance & Bonds (1961); Walsh Brothers Inc. (1970); Gilbane Building Company (1971); Antonelli Construction Co. Inc. (1972); and Hart Companies (1973).
“Nearly a century after AGC MA received its charter, our organization continues to thoughtfully address the challenges and opportunities that we all face,” said Ferrante. “We are committed to building a strong future for all.”
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