Experience

AGC of Missouri

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Labor Relations

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Form and maintain relationships with over 550 member firms, labor leaders, economic development professionals, governmental officials, association professionals, industry partners and other area leaders.Provide administrative and staff assistance for various committees, organizations and boards included in the Labor Relations Department. (ie. Labor Policy, Substance Abuse Subcommittee, Specialty Contractor Council, Supplier/Service Provider Council)Assist in all labor contract negotiations. Attend negotiation sessions, develop suggested contract wording and prepare new collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.Respond to requests for information. (ie. wage rates, legislative/regulation requirements, contract interpretations, and jurisdiction) Handle grievances and arbitration procedures with unions in conjunction with labor committee chairpersons and/or legal counsel.Maintain appointments and obtain/maintain all required information related to the fiduciary responsibilities and records required for AGC of Missouri appointed trustees on all applicable health and welfare, pension plans, and annuity plans.Serve on Council of Construction Employers and St. Louis Construction Cooperative Advisory Board and Labor/Management Group. Review and monitor departmental budget.Serve on the Association’s executive management team to guide decision-making, problem solving, and identification of new opportunities to improve overall Association effectiveness, mission impact, and value to members and the industry.Facilitated the creation of a membership campaign, AGC 1st, which engages all members and focuses on “Members Supporting Members.” Coordinated and helped establish the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative made up of regional contractor, architect, developer, owner and economic development associations/groups. Coordinate communications, establish/facilitate meetings and advocate for the goals of the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative.

• Vice President of Industry Relations

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Form and maintain relationships with over 550 member firms, governmental officials, association professionals, labor leaders, industry partners and other area leaders.Effectively represent AGC of Missouri members and advocate for their interests, especially as it pertains to legislation on the local governmental level.Staff coordinator of the AGC of MO Specialty Contractor Council; have reformatted bi-monthly meetings which have raised participation by seven times. Staff coordinator of the AGC of MO Supplier/Service Provider Council; developed new ways for this membership category to participate which allow them more visibility as subject matter experts. Facilitated the creation of a membership campaign, AGC 1st, which engages all members and focuses on “Members Supporting Members.” Coordinated and helped establish the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative made up of regional contractor, architect, developer, owner and economic development associations/groups. Coordinate communications, establish/facilitate meetings and advocate for the goals of the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative.

• Assistant Vice President of Local Governmental Affairs and Permitting

  • Jul 2008 - Present

  Formed and maintained relationships with over 400 member firms, governmental officials, association professionals, industry partners and other area leaders.Effectively represented AGC of St. Louis members and advocated for their interests, especially as it pertained to legislation on the local governmental level.Coordinated and helped establish the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative made up of regional contractor, architect, developer, owner and economic development associations/groups. Coordinated communications, established/facilitated meetings, and advocated for the goals of the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative.



Courtesy Products

• Account Manager

  • May 2005 - Jun 2008

  Created new accounts by building relationships with hotel owners, general managers, hotel operators and housekeeping mangers in a 12 state territoryMaintained and exceeded sales quotas set by the Vice President of Sales Created new accounts by building relationships with hotel owners, general managers, hotel operators and housekeeping mangers in a 12 state territoryMaintained and exceeded sales quotas set by the Vice President of Sales



The Safety Knife Company

• Sales Representative

  • May 2004 - May 2005

  Acquired and responded to leads and prospectsUsed telemarketing and correspondence to sell decision makers of major corporations Executed order processing, inventory and supply management National trade show set-up, sales, and follow up communication Acquired and responded to leads and prospectsUsed telemarketing and correspondence to sell decision makers of major corporations Executed order processing, inventory and supply management National trade show set-up, sales, and follow up communication