American Subcontractors Association - Midwest Council: Committees

Awards Gala Committee

The Awards Gala Committee is responsible for planning the annual awards gala / event. The highlight of this event is our General Contractor of the Year Awards that are presented at the event. This is the event of the year for our industry in the St. Louis metropolitan area. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Tri-Chair

Rick Swanson
Swanson Masonry, Inc.
rick@swansonmasonry.com

Molly Spowal
J.W. Terrill
mspowal@jwterrill.com

A.J. Ford
Budrovich Contracting
ajford@budrovich.com

BBQ Committee

The BBQ Committee is responsible for planning an annual BBQ. Both members and non-members may have a booth but must participate in the BBQ competition and cook some type of BBQ to share with guests. Guests then vote on the best. This is one of the best construction networking events of the year. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Rick Williams
A.R.T. Concrete & Tool Supply
rick@artconcrete.com

Kevin Douglas
Freeman Contracting
kevd581@yahoo.com

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is tasked with financial planning for the future of the organization. Its task and success is very important to the organization. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Mark O'Donnell
O'Donnell, Bonebrake & Company
mjo@obcpa.com

Business Practice Interchange Committee

This informal share session takes place at every meeting so that subcontractors can share their experiences with jobs or with general contractors. Only first-hand information is shared. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Steve Giacin
Kaiser Electric, Inc.
sgiacin@kaiserelec.com

Contract Review Committee

The Contract Review Committee actively reviews contracts from area general contractors, or those firms that are from out-of-town but doing work in the area upon the request of ASA members. This committee is led by the Association's Chapter Attorney. With his guidance along with the review/comments from members of this committee, they review contracts and offer their comments on the reviewed contract at no cost to ASA Midwest Council members. These reviewed contracts are available for your review from the Chapter's Executive Director. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

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Committee Chairperson

Dick Stockenberg
Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C.
rastockenberg@gjn.com

GC Expo Committee

The GC Expo Committee plans a trade show type event where general contractors have booths and subs and suppliers come to meet and greet the general contractors. The GC Expo is the perfect opportunity to shake hands with a current customer or meet a new one and try to get on their bid list. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Walter Bazan, Jr.
Bazan Painting Company
waltbazanjr@bazanpainting.com

Golf Committee

The Golf Committee might be the most "fun" oriented committee of the bunch; however, it is not all fun for the this committee. This committee plans the annual ASA Midwest Council Golf Tournament. It takes alot of hard work from its members to pull off such a fine event year after year. The annual golf tournament, auction, and dinner is fun for all that attend and helps to provide funding to our Chapter. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Jeff Jordan
JJ Construction Services
jeff@jjconstructionstl.com

Don Aulph
K & D Counter Tops
donaulph@kdtops.com

Legislative/Government Relations Committee

The Legislative Committee is tasked with representing this Chapter at Legislative Events, as well as taking a proactive role in legislative happenings that affect our members. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Tim Thomas
American Steel Fabrication
tim@steeleagle.net

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Marketing Committee

Committee Chairperson

A.J. Ford
Budrovich Contracting
ajford@budrovich.com

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining membership levels in the Chapter. This committee works towards new membership goals by planning member retention programs as well as programs to get new association members more involved. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Tom Woodcock
Seal the Deal
admin@tomwoodcocksealthedeal.com

Programs/Education Committee

The Programs Committee schedules all the Chapter's monthly programs and speakers. This committee is responsible for the topics at the monthly meetings. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Rick Williams
A.R.T. Concrete & Tool Supply
rick@artconcrete.com

Public Relations Committee

The American Subcontractors Association is the "Voice of Construction" in the construction industry. This committee informs the media of current events. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Walter Bazan, Jr.
Bazan Painting Company
waltbazanjr@bazanpainting.com

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee is tasked with keeping abreast of all current safety issues that affect our local members. Its members also plan the Safety Awards that are presented at the annual ASA Awards Gala. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Mark Ellison
Sachs Electric
mellison@sachsco.com

Committee Co-Chair

Sandra Wilmoth
Midwest Marble & Granite
midwestmarble@mindspring.com

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is responsible for keeping the association informed on all current technology issues affecting its members, as well as the upkeep of the Chapter's web site. The committee also hosts a 1/2 day technology seminar annually for both members and non-members to keep them updated on how technology is converging on our industry. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

Committee Chairperson

Vince Irwin
Irwin Products
vincentirwin@irwinproducts.com

Tom Owens Memorial Scholarship Committee

The Tom Owens Memorial Scholarship Committee is actively seeking funds to provide scholarships for individuals who are entering a college, university, trade school or post graduate school. The fund is a 501c3 charitable organization and contributions can be made at any time. All applications must be received before December 31 and all rules and eligibility requirements must be followed. Scholarships are given on an annual basis and all eligible recipients may receive an award for no more than two years. Announcements of awards will be publicized before March 1 of the following year. A list of all rules and application procedures are listed here. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please send us an email.

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Committee Chairperson

Sandra Wilmoth
Midwest Marble & Granite Corporation
midwestmarble@mindspring.com