At the AGC Annual Convention in Grapevine, Texas, the Building Division by acclimation elected Shannon Sapp as Chairman for 2022-2023. Shannon first joined Merit Construction in 1996 after graduating from Auburn University in 1994 with a Building Construction degree. Shannon has been engaged in all facets of Merit projects including medical facilities, schools, historic renovations, churches, condominiums, and retail office buildings. As president of the firm, Shannon focuses his attention on the overall operations of the organization including finances, human resources, and administration..
Shannon is actively involved with the AGC Education and Research Foundation as well as the local Knoxville AGC Chapter. He has served as AGC Chapter President and was the Chair of the Industry Liaison Committee at AGC of America.
Also, Maura Hesdon, General Manager at Shoemaker Construction Co., was elected Vice Chair. Maura’s term of office will be for 2023-2024. Michael Trettel, Tarlton Corporation, the former Chairman of the Building Division will be Immediate Past Chairman and Chairman of the Nominating Committee.
