The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced selected members of the 2020 NEXGEN Leadership Class. ABC’s NEXGEN Leadership Training Program is an 8-month series (September – April) consisting of educational events designed to enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of high-potential construction professionals. Through monthly sessions, peer-to-peer networking and community involvement activities, ABC’s NEXGEN Program prepares these professionals for the next phase of leadership within their company. The selection process required an application and interview by an appointed selection committee.
“Our NEXGEN Leadership Program continues to attract the best and brightest in the construction industry. We are excited for this year’s class and look forward to growing with them!” said Steve Cona III, President and CEO of ABC.
2020 NEXGEN Leadership Class
- Alex Lendrum, Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.
- Andy Prascak, Brown & Brown, Inc.
- Ben Frirzsche, Moss
- Billy Locy, Piper Fire Protection, Inc.
- Brigitte Uribe, AEROTEK
- Carrie Spell, Waste Connections, Inc.
- Charles Kammer, Reinforced Structures, Inc.
- David Ehrlich, GMF Steel Group
- Debbie Crockett, Cheffy Passidomo, P.A.
- Derek Gerlach, Clark Electric
- Elizabeth Klein,
- Frank Brown, MATCON Construction Services
- Gabe DiGennaro, RoyalAire Mechanical Services, LLC
- Jamie Noland, Skoda Minotti
- Jason Page, DPR Construction
- Jillian McClure, Wehr Constructors
- Jody Andertson, Mayer Electric Supply Co.
- Jose Romulton, Coastal Construction
- Kendra McCan Lyman, Hill Ward Henderson
- Kimberly Smith, BCH Mechanical, L.L.C.
- Mathew Wright, Hanlon Acoustical Ceilings, Inc.
- Michael Munson, Power Design Inc.
- Mike Lilly, BCI Integrated Solutions
- Nicholas Smith, Smith Fence Company
- Nicole Barton, Cox Fire Protection, Inc.
- Peter Venie, Bouchard Insurance
- Russel Weich, Suffolk Construction Co., Inc.
- Ryan Moran, Kimmins Contracting Corp.
- Sai Wang, Creative Contractors, Inc.
- Sean Bradley, BATSON-COOK COMPANY
- Steven Gregory, Wharton-Smith, Inc.
- Taylor Johnson, Tri-City Electrical Contractors
- Tyler Kovarik, Schaefer General Contracting
- William Reiber, KAST Construction Company
- Yomi Adeyemo, Juneau Construction Company
Class Co-Chairs: Ryan Coffers (Brown & Brown, Inc.), Julia Klaiber (BCH Mechanical, L.L.C.), and Dorsey Moore (USI Insurance Services)
For more information on ABC’s NEXGEN Leadership Program, please contact Laura Gross at (813) 879-8064.