BCA Standing Committees

Economic Development Committee

To promote growth in northeast Indiana through financial and lobbying support to area economic development organizations and help members be apprised of important issues.

Committee Chair: Chris Wesner, Shambaugh & Son, L.P.
Committee Vice-Chair: Rick Lehman, Keystone Concrete, Inc.
Andy Brooks, Brooks Construction Co., Inc.
Conner Call, Bradley Company
Joe Dunaway, The Hagerman Group
Brad Ewart II, SME
John Hoffman, Star Excavating
Janet Roe Nichols, One Eleven Design
Zach Richards, Dulin, Ward & DeWald, Inc.
Seth Sailors, Katz, Sapper & Miller
Sam Schenkel, Lassus Bros. Oil, Inc.
Aimee Shimasaki, MartinRiley architects - engineers
Kourtney Teegardin, The Hagerman Group
Scott Malpasuto, Irving Materials, Inc.
Jennifer Vanderpool, Felderman Design-Build
John Vasell, F.A. Wilhelm Construction
Steve Zacher, The Zacher Company

Education Committee

To provide practical learning opportunities based on the needs of the membership that foster individuals' career growth and members' organizational development through BCA University.

Committee Chair: Zach Kessie, Clounie Landscape
Board Liaison: Matt Gerbers, Shambaugh & Son, L.P.
Andy Binkley, Weigand Construction Co., Inc.
Will Blume, EPIC Insurance Midwest
Tom Farny, Purdue Fort Wayne
Douglas Furnish, Indiana Tech
Andy Lanphere, Assured Partners
Ed Messer, The Hagerman Group
Tedd Miller, Tonn and Blank Construction
Aaron Springer, Occulair, LLC
Karen Stahl, Moake Park Group, Inc.
David Theye, Briner Building, Inc.

Government Affairs Committee

To monitor legislation affecting the construction industry and develop closer relationships with local elected officials.

Committee Chair: Cindy Riebersal, Brooks Construction Co.
Committee Vice-Chair: David Dyer, Tonn and Blank Construction Co.
Board Liaison: John Hoffman, Star Excavating
Conner Call, Bradley Company
Alex Downard, Michael Kinder, and Sons, Inc.
Lea Gamble, Weigand Construction Co., Inc.
Paul Lagemann, TJ Nowak Supply Company, Inc.
Zach Meyer, The Zacher Company
Eric Steenman, Lake City Bank
Trena Roudebush, EDP Renewables North America

Membership Committee

To seek and retain quality members and involve members in BCA activities.

Committee Chair: Andy Hyndman, Epic Insurance *
Board Liaison: Brandon Bushee, Brooks Construction Co., Inc.
Tim Badgley, Sunrise Energy Systems, Inc. *
Jeremiah Case, W. A. Jones Truck Equipment
Melissa Jaegle, Master Consultants LP
Andrew Skillman, 1st Source Bank *
Mick Stewart, Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Co., A Gallagher Company
Gary Voirol, MSKTD & Associates

* New Member Ambassador

Program Committee

Plans and implements BCA membership meetings, events, and awards programs. Helps members build their social capital (networking).

Committee Chair: Kelli Warner, Design Collaborative
Committee Vice-Chair: Samantha Bercot, Crowe LLP
Board Liaison: Brian Gerig, IMI - Irving Materials, Inc.
Danielle Burns, Three Rivers Business Interiors
Jeff Harding, Haller & Colvin, P.C.
John Hawkins, H & H Sales Co.
Nick Huffine, Baden, Gage & Schroeder, LLC
Corey McSweeney, Katz, Sapper & Miller
Gabriel Monger, SourceOne Insurance
Zech Oberlin, Momper Insulation
Eric Steenman, Lake City Bank

Safety Committee

To identify members' needs for executive safety and OSHA compliance functions and offer programs to meet those needs, such as bi-monthly Construction Safety Forums and other education /training opportunities.

Committee Chair: Jason Zimmerman, Shambaugh & Son, L.P.
Committee Vice-Chair: Jacob Becker, The Hagerman Group
Board Liaison: Ryan Fruchey, Don R. Fruchey, Inc.
Gunner Ames, Crosby Excavating, Inc.
Cory Cartwright, IMI - Irving Materials Inc.
Tyler Egbert, Weigand Construction Co., Inc.
Shawn Fayette, CME Construction
Todd Mapes, Don R. Fruchey, Inc.
Mike Schenkel, Schenkel Construction, Inc.
Greg Musi, Weigand Construction Co., Inc.
Rachel Skinner, FCI Construction
David Theye, Briner Building, Inc.
Sheryl Wiser, Fox Contractors Corp.
Ty Wyss, Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc.

Workforce Development

To raise awareness of construction industry career opportunities in northeast Indiana. Responsible for implementing Influence 1000, a goal to reach 1000 individuals to enter the trades each year. Focused on Career Exploration Activities.

Committee Chair: Nick Craghead, Weigand Construction Co., Inc.
Committee Vice-Chair: Nick Alwine, FCI Construction
Kristen Baker, Brooks Construction Co.
Josh Custer, Brooks Construction Co.
Mark Englert, Hahn Systems
John Goodman, Assured Partners
Jordan Hile, VFP Fire Systems
Blake Johnson, LeMaster Steel Erectors
Tedd Miller, Tonn and Blank Construction
Bruce Perry, The Hagerman Group
Andrew Sanders, United Flooring, Inc.
Adam Welch, Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.
Lexi Painter, Weigand Construction Co., Inc.

Young Professionals Committee

To foster growth in BCA members' younger employees by providing education and networking opportunities to expedite their career advancement and into leadership positions within their organizations and the Association.