Committees
Committee participation is open to all AGC members – committees are a great way to get involved, network and share your talents.
If you would like to join a committee or attend a meeting please contact the staff liaison listed below.
Northern Utah Committees
Aggregates Committee
The purpose of the AGC Aggregates Committee is to commission and oversee research, education, and advocacy for Utah's aggregate resources used in all facets of our construction industry.
Chair: Jake Goodliffe,
Staker Parson Materials & Construction
2350 S 1900 W
West Haven, UT 84401
Phone: 801-731-1111
Email: jake.goodliffe@stakerparson.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Joey Gilbert
Email: jgilbert@agc-utah.org
Builders Committee
The Builders Committee takes an active role in discussing and taking steps to resolve concerns with regards to the building industry of Utah.
Chair: John Kemp,
Big-D Companies
404 W 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-415-6000
Email: jkemp@big-d.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Joey Gilbert
Email: jgilbert@agc-utah.org
Builders Safety Committee
The Builders Safety Committees primary purpose is to assist in the preservation of the health and well-being of the AGC’s membership’s workforce by providing: a forum for exchange of industry best practices, networking and safety resources, quality safety services, training and education.
Chair: John Routson,
Hogan & Associates Construction
940 North 1250 West
Centerville, UT 84014
Phone: 801-951-7000
Email: jroutson@hoganconstruction.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Taylor Smith
tsmith@agc-utah.org
Builders Apprenticeship Committee
The Builders Apprenticeship Committee was formed to meet the specific needs of building contrators throughout the state. With AGC's apprenticeship program growing, the committee plays a vital role in determining curriculum, related training, recruitment and retention.
Chair: Dery Guillen
Engage Contracting, Inc.
295 Jimmy Doolittle Rd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-395-4500
Email: dguillen@engagecontracting.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Lucio Gallegos
Email: lgallegos@agc-utah.org
Highway Committee
The Highway Committee creates a forum for discussion of points of concern or interest with regards to the highway industry in Utah, on both a State and Federal level. AGC works monthly in partnership with UDOT and services as the contractor’s liaison.
Chair: Jeff Cochran,
WW Clyde
PO Box 1898
Orem, UT 84059
Phone: 801-802-6800
Email: jcochran@wwclyde.net
AGC Staff Liaison: Joey Gilbert
Email: jgilbert@agc-utah.org
Highway Safety Committee
The Highway Safety Committee works to collaborate and share membership best practices while utilizing the committee as a forum to address industry safety concerns and issues with a collective voice. The committee also works as a collective voice to build relationships with owners and create safer workplaces in the Utah Highway Industry.
Chair: Jesse Meldrum,
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company
166 E 14000 S, Ste. 200
Draper, UT 84020
Phone: 801-617-1720
Email: jmeldrum@wadsco.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Taylor Smith
Email: tsmith@agc-utah.org
Highway Apprenticeship Committee
The Highway Apprenticeship Committee is designed to meet the specific needs of highway contractors throughout the state. With a new UDOT spec recently in place on federally assisted jobs, the Highway Committee is helping to direct the apprenticeship program with regards to curriculum, related training, recruitment, retention, and use of funds.
Chair: Bob Bushell,
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company
166 E 14000 S, Ste. 200
Draper, UT 84020
Phone: 801-617-1720
Email: bob@wadsco.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Lucio Gallegos
Email: lgallegos@agc-utah.org
Human Resources Committee
The HR Committee enables AGC members to. connect with each other and keep pace with the latest construction HR developments and HR matters.
Chair: Josh Lockhart,
Okland construction Company, Inc.
1978 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-486-0144
Email: josh.lockhard@okland.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Melissa Camp
Email: mcamp@agc-utah.org
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee reviews proposed legislation, determines if AGC needs to take a position, develops action plan to support, oppose or monitor legislation for the association.
Chair: Scott Degraffenried,
Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc.
5181 W Amelia Earhart Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-973-0500
Email: sdegraffenried@jbuild.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Joey Gilbert
Email: jgilbert@agc-utah.org
Utility Infrastructure Committee
The Utility Infrastructure Committee is the chapter’s link with underground contractors. The committee serves as the liaison to Blue Stakes and owners of utilities in Utah.
Chair: Glen Perry,
COP Construction. LLC
555 West 1100 North
North Salt Lake City, UT 84054
Phone: 801-298-9556
Email: gperry@copconstruction.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Joey Gilbert
Email: jgilbert@agc-utah.org
Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee is the education/training arm of the AGC. They act as the liaison to the AGC Student Chapters, and coordinate the distribution of AGC scholarships. The committee also assist in special training events.
Chair: Spencer Parkinson,
Morgan Asphalt
7620 W Highway 201
Magna, UT 84044
Phone: 801-595-0010
Email: spencer@morganasphalt.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Kelsee Bishop
Email: kbishop@agc-utah.org
Southern Utah Committees
So. Utah Air Quality Taskforce
The goal of the Taskforce is to address concerns from citizens and to help find solutions to air quality issues in the area. It provides a place for citizens, industry, and local government officials to come together and discuss opportunities for improvement – but also recognize positive efforts made by all to keep our air clean.
Chair: Bill Baum,
SIRQ, Inc.
3900 Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
Phone: 801-253-7663
Email: bbaum@sirq.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Kathy Tolleson
Email: ktolleson@agc-utah.org
So. Utah Safety Committee
The Southern Utah Safety Committee exists to provide essential safety services to all members including safety training, specific to Southern Utah issues.
Chair: Dan Arnoldson,
WCF Insurance
1453 S Dixie Dr Ste. 255
St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-231-9238
Email: bbaum@sirq.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Kathy Tolleson
Email: ktolleson@agc-utah.org
So. Utah Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee is the education/training arm of the AGC. They act as the liaison to the AGC Student Chapters, and coordinate the distribution of AGC scholarships. The committee also assist in special training events.
Chair: Adam Cook,
Sunroc Corporation
1825 E 3850 S
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-272-7612
Email: acook@sunroc.com
AGC Staff Liaison: Kathy Tolleson
Email: ktolleson@agc-utah.org