A Voice for Every Voice

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Support Today’s Workforce

Together, we can lead meaningful, open, and honest conversations that will ensure a culture of diversity, equity & inclusion within our industry. Only when we listen to those impacted by racism, inequities and discrimination can we learn and improve.

For more information, contact:

Yuhi Aizawa Combatti

Yuhi Aizawa Combatti

Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

DEI Task Force Report

DEI Task Force Report

Learn how increased diversity, equity & inclusion efforts in the workplace can benefit your company and the construction industry at large.

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Programs, Resources & Best Practices

Small Business Development

AGC supports the development of small contractors by providing resources, education, training, and opportunities to network and engage with large prime contractors, agencies, and industry experts.

Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Read how AGC of America is addressing this important initiative, how it affects your business, and what you can do to drive a DEI culture.

DEI Forum

The AGC DEI Forum is open to all member organizations. Forum meetings are held quarterly, and serve as a space for you to engage in frank conversations about transforming your corporate structure, policies, practices, and job sites.

DEI Resources

Your hub for diversity, equity and inclusion information.

“AGC places a heavy emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to helping our members and industry increase these efforts in the workplace to make real and lasting impacts.” Mike Blach, 2020-21 President
AGC of California

Moving in the Right Direction

The construction industry’s success is contingent on the diverse backgrounds and experiences that influence and shape our built environment. Our current and future workforce expects change, and employers that have clearly established cultures honoring diversity, equity, inclusivity, and safety. In fact, studies show that companies who invest in DEI programs see improved teamwork, innovation, and productivity, and experience improved financial results.

In early 2020 AGC’s State Board of Directors (SBOD) engaged in focused dialogue around opportunities to provide guidance and resources to AGC member companies on how to address DEI issues. It became clear that our members were seeking guidance on how to make a true impact in this area. As a result, the DEI Task Force was established, under AGC’s Construction Education Foundation, to help advance our commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry, membership, and leadership. The Task Force convened regularly throughout the year to provide AGC’s State Board and the AGC Construction Education Foundation’s Board with actionable input on DEI policies, programs, trainings and best practices relevant to workforces, subcontractors, and suppliers.

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Steering Committee

AGC’s DEI Steering Committee helps guide the development of recommendations called out in the DEI Task Force Report (PDF), and leads the DEI Forum.

Chair - Dr. Giovanna Brasfield

Chair - Dr. Giovanna Brasfield

Principal Consultant
Brasfield & Associates
Vice Chair - Babatunde Onadele, Jr.

Vice Chair - Babatunde Onadele, Jr.

Senior Project Manager
CORE Builders
Mark Adams

Mark Adams

Diversity Workforce Development Manager
Teichert
Melissa Berg

Melissa Berg

Director of Inclusion, Culture & Engagement
Dome Construction
Jean Bjork

Jean Bjork

President
Bjork Construction
Priscilla Chavez

Priscilla Chavez

Business Development Manager
PCL Construction
Daniel R. Dumke

Daniel R. Dumke

Senior Director
Shawmut Design & Construction
Talin Espinoza

Talin Espinoza

Director, Business Development
Flatiron Construction
Jennifer Evers

Jennifer Evers

Procurement Agent
Turner Construction Company
Michael Herrera

Michael Herrera

Regional Director, Supplier Diversity & Community Outreach
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
 Chris Jones

Chris Jones

Director of Safety
ACCO Engineered Systems
Miquel “Mick” Penn

Miquel “Mick” Penn

Northern California Regional Community Relations Director
Swinerton
Ron Roberts, Jr.

Ron Roberts, Jr.

Recruiting & Public Relations Specialist
Griffith Company
Jorge Quezada

Jorge Quezada

Vice President of People & Culture
Granite Construction
Ciara Seger

Ciara Seger

General Superintendent
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Sharla Sullivan

Sharla Sullivan

Outreach & Partnerships Manager
Webcor
Renee Williams

Renee Williams

West Coast Regional Business Manager
Manson Construction Co.

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