AGC Construction Education Foundation

The Future Of California Construction

The AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF) provides resources, support, and training through innovative programs in order to attract, develop, and retain a strong, motivated, and skilled workforce. We believe construction careers transform lives. We connect people and communities to meaningful work and rewarding futures. We inspire the industry to be a place where people belong, grow and build lasting legacies.

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As a 501(c)3 non-profit benefit corporation, the AGC CEF relies on donations to carry out our mission, and fund programs and services, while developing construction careers through increased awareness.

Download: Foundation Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)

CEF Annual Sponsors Help Fund

Interested in creating a more customized annual sponsorship package?

Contact Erin Volk, Senior Vice President, Workforce & Community Development; Executive Director, Construction Education Foundation, at VolkE@agc-ca.org.

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Board of Directors

The AGC CEF Board of Directors is composed of industry professionals and educators who all share a common vision of providing information and resources to develop a highly-skilled workforce for the construction industry.

Daniel R. Dumke

Senior Director, Shawmut Design & Construction

Chair

Leslie Schlaegel

VP of Talent Development, Royal Electric Co.

Vice Chair

Peter Tateishi

Chief Executive Officer, AGC of California

President

Juliana Almanza

Chief of Staff, AGC of California

Treasurer

Darla Macomber

Chief Operating Officer, AGC of California

Secretary

Lisa Becerra

Chief of Staff, The Laborers Training School & Apprenticeship Program

Director

Jim Blois

President, Blois Construction

Director

Bill Boyd

President, Sully-Miller Contracting

Director

Dr. Giovanna Brasfield

CEO, Brasfield & Associates

Director

Patty Dutra Bruce

VP, Human Resources, Dutra Group

Director

Sarah Carr

Vice President, McCarthy Building Companies

Director

Bob Cowan

President, Marina Landscape

Director

Leonard Gonzales

Executive Director, Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund NorCal

Director

Kevin Halfhill

Senior Preconstruction Manager, Otto Construction

Director

Thiel Harryman

Vice President, Business Administration, Underground Construction Company

Director

Dr. Irish Horsey

Director of Industry Advancement, Procore Technologies

Director

Raewyn Lelo-Butcher

Executive Vice President, Ghirardelli Associates

Director

Reed McMains

VP & Regional General Manager, Turner Construction Company

Director

Chris Pedroza

Executive Director, Carpenters 46 NorCal Counties Conference Board

Director

Jacqueline Pruitt

Founder & President, Marvella Steel Placers

Director

Alena Quintero

Director of Business Development, DPR Construction

Director

Josh Raper

Regional Manager, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Director

Peter Razavi

Enterprise Sales Leader, Autodesk

Director

Eric Rood

Special Representative, Operating Engineers Local 12

Director

Justin Ross

Senior National Account Manager - General Contracting, Milwaukee Tool

Director

Joss Tillard Gates

Director Of Community Affairs, Clark Construction

Director

Ben Walnum

Division Manager, Structures Group, Griffith Company

Director

John Dunn

Bay Area Community College Consortium, Regional Director of Apprenticeship

Emeritus Director

Partners & Sponsors

These organizations are passionate about their involvement with the AGC CEF. They provide many programs and benefits to over 500 student chapter members, including education and scholarships.