ABC Carolinas announces 2025 Lowcountry regional council leadership team

January 24, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas ABC Carolinas announces the 2025 leadership team for the organization’s Lowcountry Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Miller Valentine’s Timothy (TC) Cooner.

Cooner noted, “Stepping into 2025, the ABC Carolinas’ Lowcountry Leadership Council is committed to empowering our member companies (over 100 in Lowcountry) and advancing the construction industry in the Lowcountry. A key priority will be advocating for policies that promote growth and innovation across our region. Also, we will aim to cultivate meaningful connections, champion workforce development initiatives, promote safety, create opportunities that reflect the strength and integrity of the merit shop philosophy, and provide valuable resources that address the evolving needs of our industry and members. By addressing these key areas, we will build a brighter future for the Lowcountry.”

The Lowcountry Council leadership team will work closely with ABC Carolinas’ Jonna Turner, South Carolina Membership Director. Turner supports the Council’s efforts in building relationships, influencing policy, and supporting workforce development beneficial and valuable to the region’s members. Based on the merit shop philosophy, it’s the goal of Turner and the Council to help ABC members develop people, win work, deliver work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the community.

Council Members:

  • Vinny Llana, Sunstate Equipment
  • Kendall Anderson, Precision Walls
  • Russ Miller, United Rentals
  • Chris Warren, Propel Insurance
  • Ryan Colucci, Frampton Construction
  • Thomas Howard, 35 North
  • Christian Willmot, ESP Associates
  • Kara Klunk, C Herman Construction
  • Phillip Marino, Frampton Construction

ABC Carolinas Board of Directors Liaisons: Darryl Thornton, Graycor, Andy Grayson, Choate Construction, and Chris Darling, HC Government Realty Trust, Inc

Upcoming Event | Topic: Building Charleston’s Future

ABC Carolinas will be hosting a speaker breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Landmark Construction. The featured speakers are Craig Logan with the Greater Charleston Chamber, Clark Mills with Cohen-Esrey Development Group, Megan Clark with Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, and Micelle Emerson with the Low Country Rapid Transit. Anyone who works in the construction industry is encouraged to attend, including non-members of ABC. This event is FREE! Learn more and register at Building Charleston’s Future: Transit, Development, and Opportunities for Contractors – Associated Builders and Contractors – Carolinas Chapter

 

About ABC Carolinas

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) represents general contractors, construction management firms, specialty contractors, various material and equipment suppliers, and service providers all dedicated to the construction industry in North and South Carolina. Based in Charlotte, NC, ABC Carolinas is one of 68 chapters of ABC, a national association representing more than 22,000 members. South Carolina has three regional ABC councils – Midlands, Upstate and Lowcountry. North Carolina has four regional councils – Charlotte, Triad, Triangle and Coastal.

For more information and news, visit www.abccarolinas.org.