ASA Midwest Council Committees

The success of ASA Midwest Council’s events and services are due in part to the hard work of our committees. Year after year, our events surpass expectations because of the creative and inventive volunteers who make up our committees. One of the best ways to maximize your membership is to join a committee.

We are always looking for new committee members, so please contact our Executive Director, Susan Winkelmann, at [email protected] if you are interested in joining one of the committees.

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The 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 contact committee co-chairs.

Committee Chair
Rick Swanson
Swanson Masonry, Inc.
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee co-chairs
Committee Chairperson
Christopher O’Hagan
J.D. Kutter
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee chair.

Committee Co-Chairs
Jennifer Church
United Rentals
[email protected]

Committee Co-Chair
Steve Cummins
Bell Electrical Contractors
[email protected]

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 contact committee co-chairs.

Statement of Policy for BPI

Committee Chairperson
Matt Tucker
Affton Fabricating and Welding Co., Inc.
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee co-chairs.

Committee Co-Chairs
Tim Thomas
American Steel Fabrication, Inc.
[email protected]

Walter Bazan, Jr.
Bazan Painting Co.
[email protected]

The Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is responsible for keeping the association informed on all current technology issues affecting its members. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please contact committee chair.

Committee Chairperson
Stephanie Woodcock
Too Creative
[email protected]

The 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 January 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 after March 1 of the following year. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please contact committee chair.

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Committee Chairperson
Chris O’Hagan
J D Kutter
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee chair.

Committee Chairperson
Mark O’Donnell
Schmersahl Treloar & Co.
[email protected]

The St. Louis Construction Showcase & BBQ Committee

The Construction Showcase & BBQ committee is responsible for planning an annual BBQ. Both members and non-members may participate in the event. The Showcase & BBQ is a one stop shop for the latest and greatest, new and innovative equipment, supplies, tools and services to the construction industry. This is one of the most anticipated construction networking events of the year. If you would like to learn more about this ASA Midwest Council Committee please contact committee chair.

Committee-Chairperson
Amy Heeger
AME Constructors
[email protected]

The Brand Development And Public Relations Committee

The American Subcontractors Association is Building. Community. 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 contact committee chair.

Committee Chairperson
Stephanie Woodcock
Too Creative
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee chair.

Committee Co-Chairs
Chris Sauer
T.J. Wies Contracting
[email protected]

Walter Bazan, Jr.
Bazan Painting Co.
[email protected]

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The 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 contact committee co-chairs.

Committee Co-Chairs
Rose Kastrup
CSA Advisors
[email protected]

Steve Williams
Bell Electrical Contractors
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee chair.

Committee Chairperson
Dick Stockenberg, Attorney at Law
The Stockenberg Law Firm
[email protected]

The 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 contact committee co-chairs.

Committee Chairperson
Chris O’Hagan
J D Kutter
[email protected]

American Subcontractors Association - Midwest Council

conflict of interest policies for board of directors

Adopted by The Board of Directors August 17, 2005

There exists between the Board of Directors and members of ASA a fiduciary relationship that carries with it a strict and unbending duty of loyalty. Directors are responsible for administering the Association’s affairs honestly and economically, and exercising their best care, skill and judgment for the sole benefit of the Association. The giving of this service, because of the varied interests and backgrounds of the Directors, may result in situations involving a dual interest that might be interpreted as a conflict of interest. However, this service should not be rendered impossible solely by reason of possible conflict of interest.

Potential conflicting interests exist between the Association and any organization or firm with which the Association does business, and between the Association and any organization or firm providing services similar to those services offered by the Association to its chapters, individual members, nonmembers, and other organizations and firms. It is, of course, impossible to list every circumstance giving rise to a possible conflict of interest; however, they may include:

A position of material financial interest in an outside concern from which ASA secures services, goods, or which provides services competitive with ASA;
Any services of a consultative, managerial or directive nature provided to any outside concern that does business with or provides services competitive with ASA;
Any gifts, excessive or unusual entertainment or other favors received from any outside concern that does, is seeking to do business with ASA, or is a competitor of ASA.

If a Director becomes aware that he/she has a possible conflict of interest or that another Director has a possible conflict of interest, he/she should immediately notify the President and the Executive Director. The President and the Executive Director shall review the situation and inform the Board of Directors of a potential conflict of interest situation. The Board of Directors shall obtain an opinion from an outside independent counsel with respect to real or potential conflicts of interest in order to prevent a conflict that could operate to the detriment of the Association.

If the Board of Directors determines that a conflict exists, the Director with the conflicting interest will not be prevented from participating fully in discussions related to the issue or from answering pertinent questions of other Directors. However, the Board of Directors may request the interested Director to abstain from voting on matters related to the conflicting activity or Association. Such vote shall be duly recorded.

This policy will be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of Directors at an annual orientation or at the first Board of Directors’ meeting of the fiscal year. New Directors will be advised of the policy upon election.

Code of Conduct Policy

Adopted by The Board of Directors June 21, 2006

The Midwest Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to representing the construction industry through advocacy, leadership, education and networking. The Midwest Council traditionally has demanded and received the highest ethical services from its volunteers and paid staff. In an effort to maintain the high standard of conduct expected of the Midwest Council with respect to the management of its own affairs and to enable the Midwest Council to continue to serve the construction industry, the Midwest Council adopts the following Code of Conduct applicable to all volunteers and paid staff.

The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall strive to be continually aware of the Association’s mission, values, and ethical standards and operate in a manner consistent with them.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity. This includes avoiding unwarranted negative criticism of colleagues.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and apply them in practice. They should aspire to contribute to the knowledge base of the Association and the construction industry.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff should be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest that interfere with impartial judgment. They should inform appropriate leadership (i.e., officer or senior staff) when a real or potential conflict of interest arises and take reasonable steps to resolve the issue.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not accept or seek on behalf of any person, any financial advantage or gain of other than nominal value offered as a result of the volunteer or paid staff member’s affiliation with The Midwest Council.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff should provide services and represent themselves as competent only within the boundaries of their education, experience, training, or other relevant professional experience.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not disclose any confidential Midwest Council information that is available solely as a result of the volunteers or paid staff member’s affiliation with The Midwest Council to any person not authorized to receive such information or use to the disadvantage of The Midwest Council any such confidential information.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not authorize the use of or use for the benefit or advantage of any person, the name, logo, endorsement, services or property of The Midwest Council, except in conformance with Association procedures.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff should not take unfair advantage of their affiliation with The Midwest Council to further their personal, religious, political or business interests.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall strive to operate and act in ways that are in the best interests of The Midwest Council and its members.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not operate or act in any manner that is contrary to the best interests of The Midwest Council.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall fully comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Association in the locations in which it operates.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Discrimination Policy

Adopted May 21, 2008

A. Statement of Policy. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to each employee and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, handicap or disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or citizenship status in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

B. Prohibition Against Unlawful Harassment. The Association expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, handicap or disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or citizenship status in accordance with applicable law.

C. Specific Policy on Sexual Harassment. With respect to sexual harassment, the Association prohibits:

Unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; and all other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or otherwise offensive nature, especially where:
a. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment,
b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’ s employment, or
c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment;
Offensive comments, jokes, innuendos and other sexually oriented statements.

D. Complaint Procedure. An employee who believes she/he has experienced any harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, handicap or disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or who believe they have been treated in an unlawful, discriminatory manner, should promptly report the matter to the President of the Association for investigation or if to do so would be in appropriate, to the Vice President of the Association. The Association promptly will conduct a thorough, objective investigation of the complaint and attempt to resolve the situation. If the Association determines that unlawful discrimination has occurred, the Association will take appropriate action. The Association will not tolerate any retaliation against an employee for filing a complaint in good faith.

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ASA Midwest Council is a construction trade association of specialty contractors and suppliers serving the construction industry and the community. Our purpose is to improve the construction process through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

The Awards Gala Committee

The Membership Committee

The Golf Committee

Business Practice Interchange Committee

The GC Expo Committee

The Technology Committee

The Tom Owens Memorial Scholarship Committee

The Budget Committee

The St. Louis Construction Showcase & BBQ Committee

The Brand Development And Public Relations Committee

The Legislative/Government Relations Committee

The Safety Committee

The Contract Review Committee

The Programs/Education Committee

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Whistle-Blower Policy

conflict of interest policies for board of directors

Dues Collection & Policy

Antitrust Policy

Code of Conduct Policy

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