Committees

The Education Committee:

The Education Committee is focused on the principals of community outreach. Its mission is  “To Advocate and provide the training necessary for the construction workers of tomorrow. “  The committee meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 pm at 1000 Apollo Way in the small conference room.

2010 Committee Chair: Gail Cochran, RCX Inc.

The Governmental Affairs Committee (G.A.C.):

The Governmental Affairs Committee is responsible for researching the pros and cons of candidates, policies and other political issues. Their resulting recommendations are brought forth to the board for approval and endorsement. They also oversee the distribution of the ECA’s PAC fund, making recommendations to the Board on how the monies should be distributed to candidates and/or causes.  The Governmental Affairs Committee will be heavily involved in the political arena in 2010.

2010 Committee Chair: Damon Caligari, Ghilotti Construction

The Safety Committee:

The Safety Committee is very active in developing and promoting safety programs to ECA members. It is responsible for staying abreast of safety related issues affecting the Engineering Construction Industry. This committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

During 2010 the Safety Committee will be:

  • Monitoring & evaluating the DOT Program
  • Providing safety training to ECA members
  • Monitoring the construction environment for important safety issues
  • Planning the Winter Series Schedule and the 2010 How to Improve the Safety of Your Latino Workers
  • Presentation of the Annual Trendsetter Award 

2010 Committee Chair: Harry Mills, North Bay Construction 

The Specifications Committee:

Spec Committee is the ECA’s most influential and far reaching committee in that it affects the policies and requirements set forth by local agencies. This committee bridges the gap between city and county agencies and the Engineering Construction Industry. It meets at the ECA, monthly or as necessary to discuss current issues. During the upcoming year the Spec Committee will be working on:

  • City of Santa Rosa: Ongoing Sewer, Water & Storm Drain Issues
  • Specifications + Multiple Punch Lists County of Sonoma (SCWA) Bid Requirements - A + B Package
  • Countywide Dump Sites
  • Aggregate Concerns / Materials Disposal

2010 Committee Chair: Dan Weller of FEDCO Construction

Community & Public Relations Committee:

The Community Relations Committee is the ECA’s newest and arguably most instrumental committee in its efforts to make a difference! In 2005, leaders of this committee championed two association-wide community projects whereby ECA members and friends donated time, labor and materials for the construction of Home Aid’s Aston Avenue, Kid Street Theatre parking lot, parking lot at Forestville Youth Park, and most recently, a new parking lot at Luther Burbank Farms.

2010 Committee Co-Chairs: Bill Boriolo BKF Carlenzoli & Corinna Fernandez of PACE Supply

Finance Committee:

Members of the Finance Committee oversee and assist with the fiduciary responsibilities of the association. They work to identify new income and/or expense reducing opportunities. You don’t have to be a numbers wizard to participate on this committee; some people attend just for the learning experience.

This committee meets quarterly or as necessary.

This Committee is overseen by the Executive Committee

Public Officials Night:

Public Officials Night is a unique and unprecedented event, which seeks to bring together public officials and the construction industry in a casual forum of fun and entertainment. The goal of this event is to build bridges and relationships within the construction industry and the public departments it works with. The time commitment for the event is minimal as the evening is a simple and uncomplicated one to plan. However, the reward is great!

2010 Committee Chair: Dale Reitz, Public Officials Night

Auction Committee: October 9, 2010

If you enjoy event planning and feel you have some creative input to give, then the Auction Committee is the place for you. This committee is responsible for planning the ECA’s largest and most successful fundraiser of the year. Many details go into the planning of this event!   The auction is in the fall but the planning starts in January.   This committee meets monthly, and then bi-monthly as the auction approaches.

2010 Committee Chair: Kim Fowler, V. Dolan Trucking

Car Show Committee : June 20, 2010

If you attended the Car Show last year, then you know it was a blast and a huge success. The committee is always looking for a few extra hands to help in the planning. As always they are looking for new and exciting ways to make the event even more fun. The Car Show Committee meets monthly or as necessary beginning in early spring.

2010 Committee Chair: Mark Powell of City of Santa Rosa

Golf Committee:

If you want to participate in an ECA event, but you don’t have much time to give, think about this committee!  Do you just have an interest in golf? Then the Golf Committee is the place for you! This committee meets monthly at the ECA beginning in February and ends in June.  It’s a lot of fun and no stress!

2010 Committee Chair: John Carlisle of Carlisle Construction