Government Affairs Committee

The AGC MA Government Relations Committee consists of those Beacon Club members who have donated the maximum amount of $500 to the AGC MA PAC and are invested in the political success of the Association.
Bill Aalerud
Columbia
Executive Vice President

Bill plays an integral role in providing oversight and implementation of continued growth at Columbia.  His recent endeavors have included launching a wellness program, oversight in an intitiatve to reduce green house gas emissions at Columbia, development of a strategic plan focused on improving diversity, inclusion and equity as well as driving Columbia to be a learning organization.  Known for his experience and interpersonal skills, Bill works closely with the firm’s Principals to help guide Columbia’s long-term strategic growth. Bill has taken a leadership role in implementing Lean tools and practices in his never ending pursuit of continuous improvement.
Chuck Borstel
Commodore Builders
Francis Colantonio
Colantonio Inc.
Chairman & CEO

Fran started the firm in 1978 as a carpenter with a background in industrial engineering management.  He has steadily grown the business into a $75 million general contracting and construction management firm, employing 50 people and specializing in complex projects in the education, historic renovation, affordable housing, and public markets. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, as well as his Construction Supervisor, Public Safety, Boston Builder, Welder, Hoisting, and Commercial Maritime Captain’s Licenses.
Michael Fish
Dellbrook | JKS Construction
President
Frank Hayes
Bond Building Construction, Inc.
President

Frank is responsible for driving profitable growth and enabling operational excellence for BOND. With over 25 years of construction experience, he brings strong leadership and management expertise in planning, preconstruction and project delivery. He has led numerous corporate initiatives, including the development of people strategies, plans for continued regional expansion, best-in-class project delivery, and state-of-the-art technology platforms.
Richard Jensen
Erland Construction, Inc.
Vice President, Director of Operations
Rick Jensen has been with Erland since 1981, advancing from Field Supervisor through the ranks to his current position as Vice President, Director of Operations. Complementing his thorough knowledge of the construction process is his ability to keep track of the manpower requirements of Erland’s multiple projects simultaneously. He is also responsible for developing project and field-related policies and procedures, implementing new management software, and reviewing client contracts. Rick earned his B.S. in Building Construction from Wentworth Institute of Technology and received his Master’s in Business Management from Lesley University. He has been active in industry associations and activities including AGC, ASHE and ISPE.
Mike Kearns
Shawmut Design and Construction
Vice President Construction Operations
Joel Lewin
Hinckley Allen
Partner
Robert Lizza
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Maureen Kirkpatrick
Turner Construction
Vice President / Operations Manager

Maureen is currently the Vice President and Operations Manager of Turner Construction’s Boston Office, which performs $900M of work annually in the New England Region. Turner Construction specializes in commercial construction with an annual volume of $11 Billion in 2017. Maureen has spent the past 26 years working in multiple operations roles. In her current role, Maureen sits on the executive committee for the Boston Business Unit. In addition to her work within Turner, Maureen is a Trustee for the MCAP – Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program, as well as a member of PGTI – The Policy Group on Tradeswomen’s Issues, which focuses on breaking the barriers for women in the trades. 
Francis Madigan
F.W. Madigan Company, Inc.
Treasurer
Tony Starr
Mintz

Tony is Co-chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice. He represents contractors, owners, developers, and public authorities across a wide range of construction-related issues in both the public and private sectors including contract drafting, bidding issues, job problems, change order disputes, mechanics’ liens, bond claims, terminations, and delay claims.

Tony has represented clients in numerous major construction trials, arbitrations, and mediations. He is a frequent lecturer in the area of construction law, particularly in the area of arbitration and mediation of construction disputes. Tony received his BA from Harvard University and his JD from Northeastern University.

Kent Kunkel
Turner Construction
Vice President, Manager, Business Development
Chris Ciancanelli
Turner Construction
General Counsel
Jeff Bernarducci
Hinckley Allen
Paul James
Bond Brothers, Inc.
Senior Vice President of Risk Management
John Ferrante
AGC MA
CEO
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