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Baton Rouge Committees

BATON ROUGE AMBASSADOR CLUB
STAFF LIAISON - ANNA ZEBEAU (225) 753-2541

Promote membership retention through development and implementation of member involvement programs.
Chair: Angie Bush, Sandler Training
Chair Elect: TBD
​Meets: Immediately following the Baton Rouge Membership Growth committee meetings,
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - JANIE ARCENEAUX (225) 615-8742

Responsible for providing an analysis of the expenditures of the previous fiscal period, preparing a budget for the succeeding fiscal year and making recommendations to the Board of Directors in updating the current budget. 
Chair: Ryan Girouard, Whitney Bank    
Chair Elect: David Mullens, Capital One Bank    
Meets: 3rd Tuesday at 4 PM (Baton Rouge Administrative Office)
EDUCATION AND MANPOWER COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - KACIE BLANCHARD (225) 752-1415, x218
Available to ICC & GBRIA members only

Initiate and maintain the highest level of training and assessment for apprenticeship and craft training programs, with emphasis on safety, cost-effectiveness, workforce development and ensuring that local site owners, contractor members, schools and the community have access to a skilled workforce.
Chair:  Chris Newton, Cajun Industries, LLC
Chair Elect: Steven Bomar, Performance Contractors, Inc.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday at 2 PM (Baton Rouge Training Center)
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - JOHN WALTERS (225) 752-1415

Responsible for maintaining records of all legislative and legal matters of concern to the growth and promotion of merit shop, the dissemination of this information to the general membership as required and encouraging action on the part of the general membership in legislative matters.    
Chair: Scott Couper, Pala Interstate, LLC
Meets: Bimonthly. Note: will not meet during the 2017 La. Legislative Session (March - June)
BATON ROUGE MEMBERSHIP GROWTH COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - ANNA ZEBEAU (225) 752-1415, x306

Responsible for recruiting, retaining, welcoming and involving members of this association by employing new and innovative ideas and programs.     
Chair:       
Meets: 3rd Wednesday @ 8 AM (Baton Rouge Administrative Office)
BATON ROUGE PROGRAMS & EVENTS COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - MARY RICHARDSON (225) 752-1415, x320
Enrollment open in February and July

Responsible for planning the events hosted by the chapter.    
Chair:  Alyssa Lundy, Vantage Point Technologies
Chair Elect: Corey Dinkel, Performance Contractors, Inc.
Meets: 2nd Wednesday @ 8 AM (Baton Rouge Administrative Office)
BATON ROUGE SAFETY COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - KACIE BLANCHARD (225) 752-1415, x218

Responsible for continually updating the membership on any new or revised standards and regulations, to provide oversight and review on all Pelican Chapter safety training and to promote the ABC National STEP Awards Program.     
Chair: Jeremy Miller, Performance Contractors, Inc.
Meets: 1st Thursday @ 7:30 AM (Baton Rouge Training Center)
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - KATHERINE FREMIN (225) 752-1415, x307
Available to contractor members only

Young Professional program aims to shape the future of our industry by supporting the growth of the young professionals that are employed by ABC member companies. The program will create opportunities for young leaders to build relationships, expand their skills and advance their careers while continuing to promote open competition and the merit shop philosophy.      
Chair: Jeremiah Worthington, Triad Electric & Controls, Inc.
Chair Elect: Kory Byers, PALA-Interstate
Meets: Five times a year (Varying locations; click here for meeting dates)
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Outlying Area committees

SOUTHWEST AMBASSADOR CLUB
STAFF LIAISON - ANNA ZEBEAU (225) 752-1415, x306

Promote membership retention through development and implementation of member involvement programs.
Chair: TBD
Chair Elect: TBD
Meets: Immediately following the Southwest Membership Growth Committee meetings.
ACADIANA MEMBERSHIP GROWTH COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - ANNA ZEBEAU (225) 752-1415, x306

Responsible for recruiting, retaining, welcoming, and involving members of this association by employing new and innovative ideas and programs. 
Chair: Seth Lemoine, The Lemoine Company, LLC
Meets: Bimonthly at 9 AM (The Lemoine Company > 214 Jefferson Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70501)
SOUTHWEST MEMBERSHIP GROWTH COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - ANNA ZEBEAU (225) 752-1415, x306

Responsible for recruiting, retaining, welcoming, and involving members of this association by employing new and innovative ideas and programs. 
Chair: Demp Suchanek, Performance Contractors, Inc.
Chair Elect: Guy Richards, CB&I
Meets: 2nd Tuesday at 12:30 PM (Southwest Training Center)
SOUTHWEST PROGRAMS & EVENTS COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - MARY RICHARDSON (225) 752-1415, x320

Responsible for planning the general membership events hosted by the Chapter.    
Chair: Reggie Himel, Triad Electric & Controls, Inc.
Meets: Monthly (Varying time/location; click here for meeting dates)
SOUTHWEST SAFETY COMMITTEE 
STAFF LIAISON - CHRISTINA FREDERICK (337) 882-0204

Identify general and specific safety concerns and training opportunities to support a safe industry workforce.  The Safety Committee promotes communication and respect between contractors and owners through open exchange of best practices, learning opportunities and successes in the industry.
Chair: Darren Broussard, Turner Industries Group, LLC   
Meets: 1st Tuesday at 11:30 AM (Southwest Training Center)
SOUTHWEST STEERING COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - KIRBY BRUCHHAUS (337) 882-0204
Committee membership by invitation only.

Responsible for the growth and promotion of the merit philosophy in the Southwest Louisiana area, including programs, events, legislative matters and training opportunities.     
Chair: Demp Suchanek, Performance Contractors, Inc.  
Meets: 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 AM (Southwest Training Center)
SOUTHWEST TRAINING COMMITTEE
STAFF LIAISON - KIRBY BRUCHHAUS (337) 882-0204
Available to SLCUC & Pelican Chapter contractor members only

This committee is made up of SLCUC members and ABC Contractor members.  They work jointly in making recommendations and decisions to be presented to the SLCUC Coordinating Committee for final approval, mainly funding and training issues.    
Chair: David Nixon, Lyondell Basell
Meets: 2nd Thursday at 11:30 AM (Southwest Training Center)
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