ABC Carolinas announces Upstate Regional Council leadership team for 2025

January 24, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas ABC Carolinas announces the 2025 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council, chaired by S&ME’s Jonathan Thrasher.

Thrasher noted, “In 2025, the ABC Carolinas’ Upstate Regional Leadership Council will continue our history of promoting the construction industry and serving our 90-plus member companies. We will pursue opportunities in support of workforce development, political advocacy, quality, safety and relationship-building. Furthermore, we will work with other organizations, including those outside of the industry, to achieve common goals. Our objective is to improve the construction industry and elevate the industry’s image throughout the region while promoting the impact our work has on our community. ”

COUNCIL MEMBERS

  • Steven Barber, Brasfield & Gorrie
  • Madison Younginer, CarolinaPower
  • Justin Martin, Cely Construction
  • Stephen Cooper, McCrory Construction
  • Brandon Jones, BE&K Builders
  • Braden Busold, Messer Construction

ABC CAROLINAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIAISONS

  • Christi Powell, 84 Lumber
  • Gavin Axson, Brasfield & Gorrie

The Upstate 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.

Upcoming Event | Topic: Why Cybercriminals Target Construction and How to Stay Safe

ABC Carolinas will be hosting a speaker breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at McCrory Construction’s Greenville office. The featured speaker is Andrew Nelson with BlueArmor, a security services professional who will discuss vulnerabilities in the construction industry systems. 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 Under Attack: Why Cybercriminals Target Construction and How to Stay Safe – 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.