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    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Discounts
    • Find a Member
    • Update Your Member Profile
  • Training
    • Baton Rouge Training Center >
      • Online Core Class
      • NCCER Assessments & Upgrade Training
      • Room Rental Information
    • Southwest Training Center >
      • SW Accelerated Training
      • NCCER Assessments
    • Southwest Louisiana Construction Users Council (SLCUC)
  • Young Professionals
  • Events
    • View & Register for Events
    • EIC 2022
  • Newsletter
  • Government Affairs
    • Pelican PAC
    • Free Enterprise Alliance
    • ABC Action Center
    • ABC National PAC
  • ManHours
  • Safety
    • Safe and Healthy Construction Pledge
    • STEP >
      • Apply Now
    • Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) >
      • Apply Now
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
STAFF LIAISON - Lindsey Russ (225) 753-2497
BATON ROUGE
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the BR Training Center
Organize and execute events hosted by the chapter in Baton Rouge. Subcommittees within the committee are responsible for aligning all events with the mission and vision of the chapter. Chair: Alyssa Lundy, Peak Media

SOUTHWEST
Meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the SW Training Center
Organize and execute events hosted by the chapter in the Lake Charles area. The committee is responsible for aligning all events with the mission and vision of the chapter. Chair: Reggie Himel, Triad Electric & Controls, Inc. 
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MEMBERSHIP
STAFF LIAISON - Anna Zebeau (225) 753-2541
BATON ROUGE
Meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the BR Training Center
Responsible for recruiting, retaining, welcoming and involving members in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas by employing new and innovative ideas and programs. Chair: Shawn Folks, Guarantee Restoration Services

SOUTHWEST
Meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the SW Training Center
Responsible for recruiting, retaining, welcoming and involving members in Lake Charles and surrounding areas by employing new and innovative ideas and programs. Chair: Demp Suchanek, Performance Contractors, Inc.

ACADIANA 
Meets on the third Tuesday of every month
Responsible for recruiting, retaining, welcoming and involving members in Lafayette and the surrounding areas by employing new and innovative ideas and programs. Chair: Seth Lemoine, The Lemoine Company

AMBASSADOR CLUB
Meets immediately following the Baton Rouge Membership Committee
Promote membership retention through development and implementation of member involvement programs, and responsible for welcoming new members to the chapter. Chair: Angie Bush, Sandler Training 
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SAFETY
STAFF LIASION - Kacie Blanchard (225) 448-3345
BATON ROUGE
Meets on the first Thursday of every month at the BR Training Center
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.

STAFF LIAISON - Ivelynn Fuselier (337) 882-0204
SOUTHWEST
Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the SW Training Center
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
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
STAFF LIASION - Kacie Blanchard (225) 448-3345
EDUCATION AND MANPOWER - BATON ROUGE
ICC & GBRIA members only

Meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the BR Training Center
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

STAFF LIAISON - Ivelynn Fuselier (337) 882-0204
SLCUC TRAINING - SOUTHWEST
Contractors & SLCUC members only

Meets on the second Thursday of every month at the SW Training Center
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
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CHAPTER OPERATIONS
STAFF LIAISON - Janie Arceneaux (225) 615-8742
BUDGET & FINANCE
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the BR Training Center
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

STAFF LIAISON - Kirby Bruchhaus (337) 882-0204
SW STEERING
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the SW Training Center
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.
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GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
STAFF LIAISON - John Walters (225) 752-1415
BATON ROUGE
Meets as needed
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
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
STAFF LIAISON - Katherine Fremin Carver (225) 448-3348
BATON ROUGE
Contractor members only

Meets bimonthly.
The 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 creates 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: Kory Byers, PALA-Interstate, LLC

SOUTHWEST
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