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About the CLC

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Chelsea Barton

Membership Director

chelseab@nwagc.org

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Amount donated by the CLC in 2023
construction leadership council

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is a key component in the AGC's, and the industry's, development of future leaders. The CLC is the link between our members future leadership and the association and strives to provide those individuals with the skills and tools they need to be successful.

In keeping with the group's mission and aligning with the goals of the AGC, CLC participants are provided with the following opportunities:

  • Develop and enhance your leadership skills
  • Build relationships
  • Learn more about and increase involvement in the AGC
  • Stay current on industry trends and best practices
  • Make an impact in the community
  • Share ideas about ways to handle day-to-day business issues

Check out the AGC Leadership Series: 

Registration Now Open for the 2026 AGC Leadership Series! !

The Inland Northwest AGC is proud to present the AGC Leadership series, a defining launch pad for promising construction professionals. This five-part series is a critical step in preparing your employees - or yourself - for success in future leadership roles. Participants will learn from industry-acclaimed guest speakers, take an active role in their future and that of our workforce, and earn a certificate identifying them as a capable leader of tomorrow.

Please email Chelsea Barton at chelseab@nwagc.org with any questions.

The Series: 

  • March 18  - Your Leadership Voice with Mary Powers

Most teams function at about 50 percent of their true potential because they don’t appreciate the power and contribution of all 5 Voices of Leadership. Find your leadership voice and learn how to make the most of the unique strengths they all bring to the table.

  • April 30 - Teamwork with Randy Russell

In this module, participants will fine-tune their focus in a seminar on
relationships, leadership and partnerships followed by a hands-on building-focused workshop bringing the struggles of a job site indoors and putting those seminar skills to use.

  • May 2026 - Boys & Girls Club Community Outreach

Make a difference in our community as the CLC partners with the Boys and Girls Club for a day of volunteering and local outreach. This to-be-determined date will be hands-on with Boys and Girls Club staff and volunteers and give participants the opportunity to see exactly how their skills can empower their community.

  • September 24 - Communication with Jeffrey Benjamin

This dynamic effective communication program provides participants with the essential tools to communicate effectively with other people. The program's focus is on practicing positive personal and business communication skills and habits that propel participants along the path to career success and personal achievement.

  • October 15 - Interpersonal Awareness with Leslie Whatley

The purpose of this module is to explore how state of mind impacts our action, communication, relationships, performance, and even our health. We will look at ways to increase interpersonal awareness and management literacy and practice intentionality of leadership.

  • Nov. 13 - Advocacy with Cheryl Stewart and the AGC Lobbying Team

Learn about the impact construction has on our community and why it is so important to be involved in public policy. Attendees will meet with elected leaders from local, state and federal levels to network and find out more about critical issues.

Meet the Steering Committee:

CLC Chairs

John Shields

John Shields

President

Interstate Concrete and Asphalt

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Korie Palmer

1st Vice President

Clearwater Construction & Management LLC

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Tawny Thompson

2nd Vice President

Shamrock Paving Co.

Steering Committee Members

Hunter Hohman

McKinstry Co.

Joe Ponti

Acme Concrete Paving, Inc.

Jesse Todd

Lydig Construction

Scottee Mace

Frank Gurney, Inc.

Rick Shanholtz

Travelers Insurance

Dillon Williams

Champion Concrete Pumping, Inc.

Ryan Moffet

Constructiv

Zachary Smith

Inland Asphalt Company

Tanner Langdon

Wrecking Ball Demolition

Past Presidents

2024

Ben Walker

Acme Concrete Paving

2020-2021

Carey Smith

MG AEC

2017

Benjamin McDonnell

Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC

2023

Keith Leonard

Lydig Construction

2019

Tony Corigliano

Acme Concrete Paving, Inc.

2016

Andy Semprimoznik

Lydig Construction

2022

Reece Ham

Dupree Building Specialties

2018

Bryan White

Acme Concrete Paving, Inc.

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