Accident Prevention Committee

Education Committee

Legislative Committee

Affiliate Council

AIA/MBA Joint Committee

Construction Marketing Committee

MBA/Carpenter Joint Study Committee

MBA Labor Negotiation Steering Committee

Young Constructors Committee

Apprentice Information Committee

Risk Management Committee

• Provides guidance and support to MBA Staff to ensure that an effective safety program is maintained for Western PA's building industry.
• Promote safety awareness.
• Review and comment on proposed safety and health regulations.
• Review MBA safety publications, training courses and seminars.
• Promote participation in Safety Statistics Tabulation Program (AGC).
• Maintain liaison with local, state and federal agencies.
• Reduce substance abuse through cooperation with enforcement agencies and contractor associations.

Joseph Franceschini, Chairman
P.J. Dick Incorporated

Rick Bowers
Mascaro Construction

Carl Heinlein
American Contractors Insurance Group

Domenic P. Dozzi
Jendoco Construction Corp.

Gus Leysens
Willis of PA, Inc.

Jason Malatak
Mosites Construction Co.

Elizabeth Quinn
TEDCO Construction Corporation

Crystal Schaffer
Massaro Corp.

Richard Scott
P.J. Dick Incorporated

Kevin Smith
Dick Corp

Tom Beggs
Nicholson Construction Co.

Dave Weir
UMPC Work Partners

Andrew Reinhart
Kelly Jackson, LLC

Staff: Robert D. McCall, II

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Education Committee

• Provides guidance and support to MBA Staff to ensure that effective education programs are made available to members.
• Develop a formal degree program in Construction Management and cooperate with the Community College of Allegheny County in presentation of Associate Degree programs for journeyman.

John C. Mascaro, Chairman
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

Members support Education Committee initiatives on an as-needed basis.

Staff: Jack Ramage & Robert McCall II

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Legislative Committee

• Monitor local, state and federal legislation affecting the construction industry, taking action when necessary.
• Utilize influence of the General Contractors Association of PA (GCAP) regarding state legislation.
• Capitalize on the collective clout of MBA firms through the Legislative Network when communicating issues to legislators.
• Visit federal, state and local government representatives to promote a better understanding of construction issues.
• Actively participate on the Construction Legislative Council.
• Inform members of National AGC lobbying activities.

John C. Busse, Chairman
F. J. Busse Co.

Rich Barcaskey
Constructors' Association of W. PA

David J. Deklewa
John Deklewa & Sons, Inc.

Tom Landau
Landau Building Company

Terry McDonough
General Contractors Association of PA (GCAP)

Staff: Jack W. Ramage & Jon O'Brien

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Affiliate Council

• Support MBA contractors by providing information necessary to help run their businesses smoothly.
• Plan education programs on topics of interest to contractors.
• Join Regular and Associate members in supporting issues of common concern.
• Promote membership in the Association.
• Establish and maintain contacts with MBA general contractors and subcontractors.
• Support Golf Outing and Young Constructors Forum.

Gennaro J. DiBello, Chairman
Schneider Downs & Company, Inc.

Representatives from all MBA Affiliate firms are members of the Affiliate Council.

Staff: Jon O'Brien

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AIA/MBA Joint Committee

• Promote communication between architects, contractors and owners in an effort for each to gain a better understanding of the construction process.
• Provide a forum for contractors, architects and owners.
• Encourage the industry to inform the Joint Committee of problems which may be discussed and resolved.
• Establish guidelines for improving the construction process.
• Disseminate and encourage industry use of the Yellow Book of Recommended Construction Practices.

Raymond Volpatt, Jr., Co-Chairman
Volpatt Construction Corporation

John R. Deklewa
John Deklewa & Sons, Inc.

Jeffrey Thorla
P. J. Dick Incorporated

Dwight G. Kuhn
Jendoco Construction Corporation

John O'Brien
Landau Building Company

David Scotti, Esq.
Duane Morris LLP

George Leasure
Nello Construction Company

Michael Kuchera
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

Joe Tavella
Massaro Corporation

Gary Dickinson
Joseph Vaccarello, Jr., Inc.

Architects:
Charles Parker, AIA, Co-Chairman
Burt, Hill

Joel Bernard
IKM, Inc.

Alan Cuteri
Strada

Chip Desmone, AIA
Desmone Associates

George Ehringer, AIA
UPMC

Quintin Kittle, AIA
Perkins Eastman Architects

James D. Kling, AIA
DRS Architects

Sean Sheffler, RA, AIA
Astorino

Doug Shuck, AIA
WTW Architects

Kevin Turkall
Design Stream Studio

Staff: Jack W. Ramage & Jon O'Brien

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Construction Marketing Committee

• Communicate to architects, owners and developers that MBA contractors provide the best value for the construction dollar.
• Position the MBA as the voice of Western PA's construction industry.
• Showcase MBA projects through the Building Excellence Awards.
• Publish the Master Builders Magazine.
• Promote the value of building with MBA contractors through individual presentations.

Michael Mascaro, Chairman
Mascaro Construction

John Earnest
Team Laminates Company

Philip Ameris Jr.
Laborers' District Council

Jason Fincke
Builders Guild of W. PA

Mark Witouski
IKM Inc.

Sharon Landau
Landau Building Co.

Nadine Lee
Dick Corporation

Tony Malanos
Mosites Construction

Ted Pettko
Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

Dan Keller
A. Martini & Company, Inc.

Bernie Kobosky
P.J. Dick Incorporated

John Zang
Jendoco Construction Corporation

Robert Chambers
Massaro Corporation

Margie Bailon
Uhl Construction Company, Inc.

Rob Sklarsky
Zambrano Corp.

William Waterkotte
Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters

Ray Vogel
Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters

Staff: Jon O'Brien

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MBA/Carpenter Joint Study Committee

• Continuously improve the working relationship between MBA contractors and the Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters.

Dean Mosites, Co-Chairman
Mosites Construction Company

William Waterkotte, Co-Chairman
Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters

Joseph Burchick
Burchick Construction Company

John Paul Busse
F.J. Busse Co.

Dick Deklewa
Allegheny Construction Group

Jim Frantz
TEDCO Construction Corporation

Randy Hartsock
Massaro Corporation

Thomas Landau
Landau Building Company

Dale Lostetter
P.J. Dick Incorporated

Ted Mastromonaco
The L. & E.T. Company, Inc.

Dave Meuchke
Burchick Construction Company

Thomas Milletary
Easley & Rivers, Inc.

Fred Swearingen
A. Martini & Co., Inc.

Bill Taylor
Rycon Construction Company

Ned Trbovich
Dick Corporation

Jeff Yates
Allegheny Construction Group

Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters:

Lou Gilberti

Harold McDonald

Tim Chesleigh

Dennis Rousseau

Mike Sepesy

Bob Sommers

Ken Umbel

Ray Vogel

Mike Welsh

Staff: Jack Ramage

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MBA Labor Negotiation Steering Committee

• To ensure that the MBA's labor relations activities are carried out in accordance with the By-Laws of the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
• Responsible for negotiation of labor agreements.
• Develop policies governing the MBA's relationship with unions representing the members' employees.
• Monitor labor negotiations of local, regional and national groups having a direct or indirect effect on MBA labor relations.
• Monitor the availability of the construction industry workforce.
• Represent the MBA in its relations with international unions, national associations, construction user groups, and governmental entities regarding construction labor relations issues.

Tom Landau, Chairman
Landau Building Co.

John E. Deklewa
John Deklewa & Sons, Inc.

Lee Harris
Harris Masonry, Inc.

Joe Burchick
Burchick Construction

Dale Lostetter
P.J. Dick, Incorporated

Jack Mascaro
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

John Mascaro
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

Thomas Milletary
Easley & Rivers, Inc.

Dean Mosites
Mosites Construction Company

Tom Murphy
Jendoco Construction Corporation

Staff: Jack W. Ramage

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Young Constructors Committee

• To expose young professionals in the construction industry to national AGC programs and services.
• To network with young constructors from all aspects of the industry to develop a better understanding and appreciation of each other's role.
• Develop strong leadership skills in young constructors and further professional knowledge, while building relationships with peers.

Michael Kuhn, Chairman
Jendoco Construction Corporation

Brett Pitcairn, Vice Chairman
P.J. Dick, Incorporated

Dan Bell
TEDCO Construction Corp.

Chris Burns
Rycon Construction, Inc.

Dustin Giffin
Giffin Interior & Fixture, Inc.

Jen Landau
Landau Building Company

Michael Mascaro
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

Dan Rodgers
Cleveland Brothers/ ONE Call Rentals

Mike Stimpson
Massaro Corp.

Jay Sukernek
Shneider Downs & Co. Inc.

Gino Torriero
Nello Construction Co.

Rich Yohe
Easley & Rivers, Inc.

Staff: Jon O'Brien

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Apprentice Information Committee

• A private, voluntary organization established to publicize and distribute information concerning apprenticeship opportunities in the union construction crafts.
• Secure, maintain and publicize a current compilation of apprenticeship information and make it available to the general public
• Foster cooperation between construction employers, unions, educational organizations and community groups
• Promote equal opportunity in construction apprenticeship and in allied training programs
• Assist in recruiting and referring applicants for apprenticeship opportunities

The following organizations are represented on the Apprentice Information Committee:

Asbestos Workers
Bidwell, Inc.
Boilermakers
Bricklayers
Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training
Carpenters
Cement Masons
Colleges
Community Groups
Construction Associations
Department of Labor & Industry
Drywall Finishers
Electricians
Elevator Constructors
Floor Coverers
Glaziers
Ironworkers
Job Services
Laborers
Lathers
Mayor's Commission on Human Relations
Millwrights
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Operation Dig/Careers, Inc.
Operating Engineers
Painters
Pile Drivers
Plasterers
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Pittsburgh Building Trades Council
Pipefitters
Plumbers
Roofers
Sheet Metal Workers
Sprinkler Fitters
Teamsters
Tile Setters & Finishers
Urban League of Pittsburgh
Veteran's Education
Vo-Techs
Youth Groups

Staff: Bob McCall

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