Joining an ABC Maine committee is more than just lending your time — it’s an opportunity to lead, connect with industry peers and shape the direction of Maine’s construction landscape. Each committee plays a vital role in advancing our mission, amplifying the Merit Shop voice, and driving real impact across the industry.

ABC’s Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee

Chair: Glenn Adams, Sargent Corporation

This committee is responsible for evaluating proposed legislation and agency regulations to determine what impact they may have on members and the construction industry. The committee works to educate members about new laws and regulations to ensure ABC members are consistently in compliance. 

Members function as ABC’s voice at the Legislature to ensure that ABC is recognized as the leading resource for construction workplace issues.

During the legislative session, a quick turnaround is necessary at times, so members interested in serving on this committee should have schedules flexible enough to allow time for committee duties. In addition to evaluating legislative proposals, committee members also discuss the latest trends and issues in the industry, develop strategies for legislative initiatives and establish issue priorities for the chapter.

Committee members may be asked to meet with members of Maine’s Legislature and Congressional Delegation to educate them on ABC’s concerns. Additionally, committee members may testify before legislative committees on issues of particular importance.

The committee meets bi-weekly during the legislative session. Other meetings may be scheduled as the committee chair deems it appropriate to meet the needs of the membership.

ABC’s Environmental Health & Safety Committee

Chair: Janette Giles, N.S. Giles

This committee is responsible for delivering safety, knowledge and education strategies to promote a culture of safety throughout the construction industry. The Environmental Health & Safety Committee will carry out the strategic objectives of the chapter while promoting the Health & Safety Alliance and STEP program. 

The Committee will discuss, review and define current workplace safety challenges and develop various education and training programs that target the current and future construction industry workforce safety needs.

ABC’s Environmental Health & Safety Committee will work to promote and advocate for a safe and healthy workplace where everyone goes home with their health to their loved ones.

ABC’s Workforce Development Committee

Chair: Cody Dube, Langford & Low 

This committee is responsible for promoting and advocating for a safe and healthy workplace where everyone goes home with their health to their loved ones by: 

• Supporting our members as good stewards of the environment.
• Promoting careers in construction while enhancing the image of the industry.
• Delivering rigorous and relevant educational programs supporting our members in their effort to win and put work in place safely, efficiently and under budget.
• Fostering and maintaining meaningful relationships with industry and educational partners.

The Membership Committee

Chair: Nate Boutin, Graybar

This committee is responsible for providing insight and recommendations on timely industry issues for presentations at ABC’s membership meetings and events. The committee helps execute the chapter’s annual program to promote the merit shop philosophy, build chapter visibility, provide business opportunities for its members, and attract new members to the association by: 

• The committee brainstorms innovative ideas and concepts for meetings and events and is responsible for developing plans to recruit new members and executing the chapter’s annual retention and recruitment goals outlined in the Chapter’s Strategic Plan.
• The committee assists the ABC team in retaining new members and developing programs for new member involvement and satisfaction.
• This committee understands and assures that every member company benefits from their membership in ABC.
• The committee assists the ABC team in planning, promoting, and implementing monthly membership events.
• The committee sets forth a volunteer plan to cover all membership events.

Ready to make your mark?

Connect with Hope Pollard at hope@abcmaine.org to learn how you can get involved.