Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas Announces 2015 Leadership Team

February 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces the 2015 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate (SC) Council.

Gavin Axson, Senior Project Manager for Brasfield and Gorrie, has been named Council Chairman. He will be working closely with the 2015 leadership team which includes:

  • Chris Moore, Carolina Power — Past Chair
  • Kyle Dillard, Ogletree Deakins — Government Affairs
  • Chauncey Tschiffely, Trinity Consulting — Workforce Development
  • Rob Wess, Yeargin Potter Shackelford — Membership
  • Joan Krause, KBR Building Group — Public Relations
  • Brian Gallagher, O’Neal — Board Liaison
  • Bill Caldwell, Waldrop Mechanical Services — Board Liaison
  • Brett Caldwell, Caldwell Constructors
  • Bryan Finch, Hajoca
  • Dan Polstra, Trane
  • Matt Stalnaker, Dixon Hughes Goodman
  • Ed West, O’Neal

“ABC is the only industry association that represents the entire construction team (general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, industry professionals) with an equal voice,” said Gavin Axson, 2015 ABC Upstate Chairman. “This year we will continue to address the issues of an aging workforce with our workforce development programs and outreach in an effort to attract young people to the construction industry. Another critical item of focus will be membership recruitment and retention.”

 

About ABC Upstate

ABC’s Upstate Council is comprised of 162 local and regional member companies in Greater Greenville/Spartanburg/Anderson for which construction is their primary business or a major market of focus. More than 750 individuals from these Upstate companies participate in the organization’s year-round activities, which include regularly scheduled lunch-and-learn programs, social functions, specialized education and training, involvement in government affairs on both a local and national level, and community service.

 

About ABC of the Carolinas

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas represents the merit construction contractors and related firms in North and South Carolina. ABC of the Carolinas is a chapter of the national ABC organization which represents more than 25,000 members.