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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.

Donate Now

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.

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.

Sarah Carr

Sarah Carr

Vice President, McCarthy Building Companies
Chair
Daniel R. Dumke

Daniel R. Dumke

Senior Director, Shawmut Design & Construction
Vice Chair
Peter Tateishi

Peter Tateishi

Chief Executive Officer, AGC of California
President
Juliana Almanza

Juliana Almanza

Chief of Staff, AGC of California
Treasurer
Darla Macomber

Darla Macomber

Chief Operating Officer, AGC of California
Secretary
Lisa Ballantyne

Lisa Ballantyne

Senior Vice President, Turner Construction Company
Director
Lisa Becerra

Lisa Becerra

Chief of Staff, The Laborers Training School & Apprenticeship Program
Director
Jim Blois

Jim Blois

President, Blois Construction
Director
Dr. Giovanna Brasfield

Dr. Giovanna Brasfield

CEO, Brasfield & Associates
Director
Bill Boyd

Bill Boyd

President, Sully-Miller Contracting
Director
Patty Dutra Bruce

Patty Dutra Bruce

VP, Human Resources, Dutra Group
Director
Raewyn Lelo-Butcher

Raewyn Lelo-Butcher

Executive Vice President, Ghirardelli Associates
Director
Joss Tillard Gates

Joss Tillard Gates

Director Of Community Affairs, Clark Construction
Director
Leonard Gonzales

Leonard Gonzales

Executive Director, Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund NorCal
Director
Kevin Halfhill

Kevin Halfhill

Senior Preconstruction Manager, Otto Construction
Director
Perry Hawkins

Perry Hawkins

Financial Secretary, Operating Engineers Local Union 12
Director
Dr. Irish Horsey

Dr. Irish Horsey

Director of Industry Advancement, Procore Technologies
Director
Steve Ingersoll

Steve Ingersoll

President, Operating Engineers Local 3
Director
Julie Irvin

Julie Irvin

Chief Financial Officer, A-C Electric Company
Director
Nataline Lomedico

Nataline Lomedico

Chief Executive Officer/President, Giroux Glass
Director
Steve Long

Steve Long

Director of Innovation and Learning, Dome Construction
Director
Chris Pedroza

Chris Pedroza

Executive Director, Carpenters 46 NorCal Counties Conference Board
Director
Alena Quintero

Alena Quintero

Director of Business Development, DPR Construction
Director
Josh Raper

Josh Raper

Regional Manager, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
Director
Peter Razavi

Peter Razavi

Enterprise Sales Leader, Autodesk
Director
Monty Richmond

Monty Richmond

Director of Human Resources, Underground Construction Co., Inc.
Director
Justin Ross

Justin Ross

Senior National Account Manager - General Contracting, Milwaukee Tool
Director
Leslie Schlaegel

Leslie Schlaegel

VP of Talent Development, Royal Electric Co.
Director
Ben Walnum

Ben Walnum

Assistant Division Manager, Griffith Company
Director
John Dunn

John Dunn

Bay Area Community College Consortium, Regional Director of Apprenticeship
Emeritus

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.

Diamond Sponsor

Procore Technologies, Inc.

Build Out California

Gold Sponsor

Marina Landscape

Miller Foundation

Milwaukee Tool

Myers & Sons Construction

Bronze Sponsors

Copper Sponsors

2024 Legacy Sponsors