Author: Steven Shi
Young construction professionals trekked through the day’s continuously falling snow to join Chicagoland AGC’s CLC group for its third “Evening with Industry Icons” panel event on February 12 at the stunning University Club of Chicago. Esteemed leaders of Chicagoland construction shared their personal experiences, challenges, and invaluable insights on leadership and career development to encourage the next generation of industry leaders. Panelists included Jimmy Akintonde, president & CEO of Ujamaa Construction; Mark Evans, president of Bulley & Andrews, LLC; Jim Hill, president of The Hill Group; and Kate Ivanova, executive vice president of McHugh Construction. Currently serving as Chair of CAGC CLC as well as National CLC, Pepper Construction’s Vice President of Operations Anthony Alleman moderated this impactful conversation. “It was refreshing to hear from a group of leaders who understand that having a vested interest in…
Meet Randi! Raised on a farm in New Mexico, Randi Fronczek learned the value of hard work and resilience from an early age. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston, Randi began her career with a smaller general contractor, focusing on projects that significantly impact the community. Her early projects included hurricane repairs in Galveston, a downtown hotel, the MD Anderson Cancer Outpatient Hospital, and the historic preservation of landmark buildings in Houston and Galveston. Today, Randi works for a national general contractor, where she leads large, high-end architectural projects such as the Museum of Fine Arts…
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia’s Young Leadership Program (YLP) proudly participated in Wreaths Across America this past December at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. This meaningful initiative is dedicated to remembering and honoring the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans while teaching future generations the value of freedom. YLP members, along with their families and colleagues, came together to lay wreaths at the graves of those who served our country. This act of service is a small but heartfelt way of showing our gratitude to the men and women who defended the freedoms we enjoy today. It…