01/26/2010 - NEWS RELEASE: Heath Construction President Randy DeMario Elected 2010 Board President for AGC Colo.
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HEATH CONSTRUCTION PRESIDENT RANDY DEMARIO ELECTED 2010 BOARD PRESIDENT FOR ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF COLORADO
Fort Collins, Colo., January 26, 2010 – Colorado’s leading construction-industry association – the Associated General Contractors of Colorado – has named Heath Construction President Randy DeMario of Fort Collins the 2010 AGC Colorado board president.
DeMario joins an esteemed group of industry executives who have served as AGC Colorado board president over the years, including CEOs and presidents of the state’s largest general contracting firms.
Business, government and construction-industry executives agree DeMario is the right person to lead the AGC Colorado board in 2010, especially during these tough economic times.
“Randy is decisive,” said Taryn Edwards, 2009 AGC Colorado board president and head of Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter’s Jobs Cabinet. “He strives to improve any situation, and challenges others to do the same. His incredible ability to motivate others through example is key in 2010 as the construction industry maneuvers through one of the toughest economies it’s ever faced.”
DeMario brings a strong background to the position. Under his leadership, he has built Heath Construction into a multi-million dollar firm in Fort Collins with projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region. In 2006, he was named Business Leader of the Year by the Fort Collins Coloradoan newspaper.
“Randy already has brought greater clarity and energy to our mission at AGC,” said Michael Gifford, AGC Colorado executive director. “Under his leadership, we’re more focused than ever on the need to speak with one voice as an organization, join with state leaders to plan wisely for the future and promote the growth of infrastructure that will attract business and create jobs.”
“It’s critical for our members to understand industry issues and speak passionately about them with staff, vendors and owners,” DeMario said. “When we speak with a common voice as an organization, only then is our message truly heard. “
Colorado’s membership includes large and small general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and professional service providers. On average, AGC Colorado members complete 70 percent of the commercial building in Colorado.
“Even in the current economic downturn, the commercial-construction industry in Colorado remains a multi-billion dollar industry,” DeMario said. “With a membership of nearly 400 firms from across the state, Colorado has strong influence on legislative and business issues that impact the industry.”
The 2010 Colorado board is comprised of 30 prominent, senior-level professionals who guide AGC Colorado’s direction in the areas of legislative issues, education, member services and more. An eight-member staff, led by Gifford, manages the nearly 100 educational programs offered annually, provide assistance on legislative relations, publish the association’s magazine, address safety issues that impact the industry and much more.
“I’m fortunate to serve on an AGC Colorado board full of the state’s foremost construction executives,” DeMario said. “I’m confident that because of the caliber of board members and strength of the AGC Colorado staff, we’ll be able to tackle tough issues facing our industry and emerge stronger.”
For more information on AGC Colorado, visit www.agccolorado.org or call 303-388-2422.
About Heath ConstructionHeath Construction, founded in 1977, is one of Northern Colorado's premier construction companies. Heath has the experience on staff to meet the special needs of virtually any project imaginable. Heath handles projects as diverse as the region's business community – including schools, sophisticated bio-lab facilities, parks and streetscapes, assisted-living facilities, churches, restaurants and retail shops. While a significant percentage of Heath’s work is on a design/build or CM/GC basis, the company also believes competitive bid work is healthy for Heath and beneficial for clients. For more information, call 970-221-4195 or visit www.heathconstruction.com.
Contact:
Randy DeMario, Heath Construction
970-221-4195
randy@heathconstruction.com
Laura Dowling, Dowling Public Relations
970-218-6601
ldowling@dowlingpr.com
