The Awards Committee is responsible for all aspects of coordinating and producing the annual Awards Gala, typically held annually on the last Wednesday in January. The committee is responsible for venue selection and arrangements, developing the award nomination categories and criteria, reviewing all forms for the nomination process, arranging for judging services, selecting and ordering trophies and plaques, designing and producing the gala program handout, event photography and providing a master of ceremonies for the presentation and program.

Committee Chair: Josh Carr, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Meets once per month

The Clay Shoot Committee is responsible for planning and promoting the annual MCA Sporting Clay Event.

Committee Chair: John Petersen, Doran Construction
Meetings: Varies

The Communications Committee is the voice of the MCA to promote events, news and members. Specific duties include social media and branding initiatives.

Committee Chair: Patrick North, SitesForBuilders.com
Meets once per month

Construct*ium serves as MCA’s student outreach committee. Tasks include awarding scholarships; reaching out to educational institutions offering construction management and related degrees; and to encouraging participation in MCA by our future members.

Committee Chair: Paul Kolias, Doran Construction
Meets once per month

The Golf Committee is responsible for planning and promoting the annual MCA Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Committee Chair: Rory Synstelien, Civil Site Group, Inc.
Meetings: Every monthly from March – July

Plans the annual Leadership Training Academy event. An event that offers leadership and soft skills training for both young and seasoned professionals including competitions and hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Committee Chair: Jen Wothe, Executive Director
Meetings: Typically Monthly (may meet more often closer to the event)

The Membership committee is responsible for welcoming new members, organizing networking events and long-term membership recognition. The events generate networking opportunities for the members and give potential members a chance to get to see all the association has to offer before they join. All members of the committee help out as needed to make all the events a success. We meet one time per month for about 1 hour. We meet in a central location for all the members.

Committee Chair: Heather Grazzini-Sims, Carciofini Company
Meets once per month

The Programs Committee is responsible for providing MCA Members one of our primary membership benefits – education.

Committee Chair: David Borak, Orion Search Group
Meets every 4-6 weeks