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Committees & Councils
ABC "People Make The Difference"
It’s people that make ABC of Oklahoma so successful.
ABC is a member-driven organization. The people working on its
committees and councils are the engine that drives the Association.
Involved members determine the focus of the chapter and get the most
value from their membership. Listed below are the ABC of Oklahoma
Committee and Council Leaders for the Tulsa area for 2001. Committees
and Councils will be forming in the Oklahoma City area this year as
well.
Committees are smaller groups formed for particular areas of
interest and are typically task specific.
Councils are formed for specific trade groups and are open to anyone
involved with that trade’s projects and area of interest.
Current Committees
TBD,
is the Chairman of
the Apprenticeship Committee. The Apprenticeship Committee
operates the apprenticeship program available in 17 trades. The
committee develops policies, approves curriculum, qualifies applicants,
identifies qualified instructors, monitors classes, evaluates
performance, and encourages firms to participate in apprenticeship
training.
TBD, is the Chairman of
the Business Development Committee. The Business Development
Committee expands merit shop construction’s market share through
public relations campaigns, construction awards programs, and encourages
member firms to enhance public recognition of merit shop construction.
Steve Poleman, Rich & Cartmill, Inc., is the
Chairman of the Legislative Committee. The Legislative Committee
works to increase ABC’s effectiveness in legislative and political
affairs, reviews pending legislation and develops policy
recommendations, drafts legislation, maintains communications with
legislators, and works to elect pro-business legislators.
O.D. Martin, Ram Engineering & Construction, is the Chairman of the Political
Action Committee (PAC). The PAC Committee works with the Legislative
Committee in efforts to inform the membership of political activity
affecting the construction industry. The committee also organizes and
promotes political contributions from fellow ABC members and recommends
disbursement of chapter PAC funds to local and state issues/candidates.
Wiley Davis, Wiley Davis Electrical, is the Chairman of the Membership
Committee. The Membership Committee develops campaigns to expand the
merit shop philosophy, works to increase member involvement in operation
of the Chapter, and manages the ABC Beam Club to recognize those
responsible for building the Association.
Larry Romondo, Oil Capital Electric, is the Chairman of the Safety
Committee. The Safety Committee works to improve safety and health,
monitors OSHA regulation developments and advises members, operates a
safety video library, and coordinates both OSHA and First Aid training
programs.
Current Councils
Clint Redwine, Magnum Construction,
is the Chairman of the
Construction Council.
The Construction Council meets monthly scheduling speakers to
inform members of anything that is beneficial to the construction
community.
Pat Roderick, W W Enterprises,
is the Chairman of the Electrical
Council. The Electrical Council meets monthly scheduling speakers to
inform members of any pending regulations/legislation affecting the
electrical industry. The Council invites local inspectors, city
officials and suppliers to discuss products, code changes, etc.
Kelly Littlefield, Kirby-Smith Machinery, is the Chairman of the Municipal
Utility Highway Heavy Council (MUHH). The MUHH Council has regular
luncheon meetings scheduling speakers from ODOT, OTA, City of Tulsa,
etc. to bring members up to date on current utility, bridge or road
improvements scheduled with the State of Oklahoma, City of Tulsa and
surrounding areas. The Council alternates with a social every other
month at a MUHH member’s facility. Members are active in issues and/or
regulations that impact their industry.
The Mechanical Contractors Council is inactive at this time.
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Barb Risenhoover,
Advantage Glass, Inc.