Committees

Risk Management 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

Cement Masons Labor/Management 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
PJ 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.

Crystal Schaffer
Massaro Corp.

Richard Scott
PJ Dick Incorporated

Bill Nuss
dck Worldwide, LLC

Tom Beggs
Nicholson Construction Co.

Jason Timmerman
Wellington Power

Dave Weir
UPMC Work Partners

Andrew Reinhart
Kelly Hayden, LLC

Dan Fortwangler
Easly & Rivers, Inc.

Kevin Smith
dck Worldwide, LLC

Staff: Robert D. McCall, II

^ Top of Page

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.

Jack W. Ramage, Chairman
Master Builders' Association

John E. Deklewa
CAP Trustee

Raymond A. Volpatt, Sr.
CAP Trustee

MBA Members and CAP Contributors support Education Committee initiatives on an as-needed basis.

Staff: Robert McCall II

^ Top of Page

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.

Todd Dominick *
Rycon Construction, Inc.

David J. Deklewa
John Deklewa & Sons, Inc.

Tom Landau
Landau Building Company

Clifford R. Rowe, Jr. *
PJ Dick Incorporated

* Individuals represent the MBA on the General Contractors Association of PA Board of Governors

Staff: Jack W. Ramage & Jon O'Brien

^ Top of Page

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

^ Top of Page

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 Recommended Construction Practices.

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

Kevin Crough
Rycon Construction, Inc.

Gary Dickinson
Joseph Vaccarello, Jr., Inc.

Michael Ellis
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

Dwight G. Kuhn
Jendoco Construction Corporation

George Leasure
Nello Construction Company

Dave Meuschke

Burchick Construction Company, Inc.

John O'Brien
Landau Building Company

Jack Ramage

Master Builders' Association of W. PA

David Scotti, Esq.
Duane Morris LLP

Rob Sklarsky

John Deklewa & Sons, Inc.

Joe Tavella
Massaro Corporation

Jeffrey Thorla
P. J. Dick Incorporated

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

Joel Bernard
IKM, Inc.

Nicholas Ciarimboli, AIA
Burt Hill

Alan Cuteri,AIA
Strada

Chip Desmone, AIA
Desmone Associates

Mario diCorcia, AIA

DRS Architects

George Ehringer, RA
Consultant

Quintin Kittle, AIA
McKnight Property Management

Sean Sheffler, RA
Astorino

Doug Shuck, AIA
WTW Architects

Anne Swager, Hon. AIA

American Institute of Architects

Kevin Turkall
Design Stream Studio

Michael Warren

Staff: Jon O'Brien

^ Top of Page

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
dck Worldwide, LLC

Tony Malanos
Mosites Construction

Billy Hinton
Nello Construction Co.

Emily Landerman
A. Martini & Company, Inc.

Bernie Kobosky
PJ Dick Incorporated

Michael Nehnevajsa
Easley & Rivers, Inc.

Steve Massaro
Massaro Corporation

William Waterkotte
Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters

Ray Vogel
Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters

Staff: Jon O'Brien

^ Top of Page

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
PJ Dick Incorporated

Dave Meuschke
Burchick Construction Company

Fred Swearingen
A. Martini & Co., Inc.

Bill Taylor
Rycon Construction Company

Ned Trbovich
dck Worldwide, LLC

Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters:

Lou Gilberti

Harold McDonald

Tim Chesleigh

Dennis Rousseau

Mike Sepesy

Lee Manges

Ken Umbel

Ray Vogel

Mike Welsh

Staff: Jack Ramage

^ Top of Page

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.

Representatives from all MBA Regular Member firms contribute to labor negotiations on an as-needed basis.

Staff: Jack W. Ramage

^ Top of Page

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.
• For more information on the Young Constructors, and on how to join the committee, click here.

Brett Pitcairn, Chairman
PJ Dick, Incorporated

Gino Torriero, Vice Chairman
Nello Construction Co.

Jen Landau, Secretary
Landau Building Company

Andy Bajuszik

Jendoco Construction Corporation

Dan Bell
TEDCO Construction Corp.

Jeff Braum
Mascaro Construction Company, L.P.

Joseph A. Bruce

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

Dustin Giffin
Giffin Interior & Fixture, Inc.

Brian Hartman
Seubert & Associates

Neal Rivers
Easley & Rivers, Inc.

Dan Rodgers
Cleveland Brothers/ ONE Call Rentals

Lauren Rodriquez

Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.

Mike Stimpson
Massaro Corp.

Heath Winsheimer

Alpern Rosenthal

Staff: Jon O'Brien

^ Top of Page

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

^ Top of Page

Cement Masons Labor/Management Committee

• Provides a forum to discuss making union contractors more competitive.
• Addresses management concerns voiced during contract negotiations.
• Improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the Cement Masons Apprenticeship and Training Program.
• Mutually promotes union construction while improving and strengthening the working relationship between union and management.

Dean Mosites, Co-Chairman
Mosites Construction Company

Michael Giammatteo, Co-Chairman

Cement Masons Local Union 526

Joseph Burchick

Burchick Construction Company, Inc.

John C. Busse

F.J. Busse Co., Inc.

John Paul Busse

F.J. Busse Co., Inc.

Joseph Castellono

Walbridge East

Walter Czekaj

PJ Dick Incorporated

Jeff Hengelsberg

Uhl Construction Company

Tim Hengelsberg

Uhl Construction Company

George Leasure

Nello Construction Company

William Lemanski

Walbridge East

Dale Lostetter

PJ Dick Incorporated

Jack C. Mascaro, Jr.

Mascaro Construction Co., L.P.

Steven Massaro

Massaro Corporation

Vincent Massaro

Massaro Corporation

Dave Meuschke

Burchick Construction Company, Inc.

Chick Pfeiffer

Mascaro Construction Co., L.P.

Joseph Tavella

Massaro Corporation

Gino Torriero

Nello Construction Company

Joseph Wattick

Mosites Construction Company

Cement Masons:

Joseph Didiano

Charlie Fischer

Matthew Just

Cameron Rupert

Staff: Jack W. Ramage

^ Top of Page