Get involved! Share your talent and experience while building your own network of friends. Participating in the Ohio Valley Chapter through committee work is a rewarding and enjoyable way to make a difference for our chapter and your industry. The possibilities are endless. You pick the committee that matches your interest, expertise and/or level of time commitment.
Here’s all you have to do: Read over the descriptions below to decide which committee you would like to serve on. Please select a first and second choice. You may then either email Willa Dingus with your selections or download the Committee Involvement Form, fill it out and send it back to OVABC. The appropriate chairperson will contact you to explain the committee responsibilities and invite you to join. In the event a committee is full, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when an opening is available.
Chair: Jeff Babiak, VonLehman & Co., Inc.
Promotes Ohio Valley ABC and OVCEF and the merit shop philosophy to various target markets; builds chapter members’ visibility and business opportunities within the chapter area.
CALL FOR MEETING SCHEDULE
Chair: Mark Radtke, The Cincinnati Air Conditioning Co.
Monitors local labor climate and labor relations cases to observe and report trends to the membership and develops and implements programs to maintain and increase our current share of the market (CEOs only).
Quarterly, first Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Mitchell’s Fish Market - West Chester.
Chair: Mick Given, Ferguson Construction Co.
Promotes relationships with minority and women-owned contractors to facilitate working together; develops plan of action for creating diversity in workforce.
CALL FOR MEETING SCHEDULE
Chair: Braden Black, The Skilled Trades Company
Studies and recommends legislative policies and positions, informs members about current and pending legislation affecting the industry and develops strategies and implements action plans for raising PAC funds and for disbursing funds to candidates.
Monthly, second Monday, 11:00 p.m., ABC Office.
Chair: Fred Ungerman, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Plans and conducts management education and supervisory training programs to meet members’ needs.
Monthly, third Tuesday, 7:45 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant - Springboro.
Chair: Ben Neff, Triangle Metal Buildings
Increases membership through the development and implementation of membership recruitment programs and promotes communication and fellowship among members to aid involvement and retention.
CALL FOR MEETING SCHEDULE
Chair: Jeff Heger, Nixco Plumbing
Provides a forum for networking, educational and community enhancement opportunities for the current and future leaders of the construction industry and business-related fields. Serves as an entry vehicle for members to get involved in ABC and participate in information sharing.
CALL FOR MEETING SCHEDULE
President: Steve Guy, Wat-Kem Mechanical
Provides funding for quality craft and safety training for the construction industry in the Ohio Valley area.
Monthly, first Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., ABC Office.
Each trade committee oversees their apprenticeship training program, promotes greater member participation, increases minority and female students, surveys members’ needs and makes periodic visits to related instruction classes. Also develops and implements focused craft training programs to provide cross-training and journeyperson upgrades in specific areas.
- Electrical Committee
- Carpentry Committee
- Mechanical Committee
Trade Committee meetings - CALL FOR MEETING SCHEDULE
Chair: Kyle Koschalk, Thomas & Marker
Promotes safety awareness, plans and implements chapter safety programs and activities, and keeps members informed of the trends and changes in the administration of national and state safety laws.
Monthly, second Thursday, 11:30 a.m., ABC Office.