The function of this committee is (1) to conduct a continuing review of all actions by the State's legislative and regulatory bodies which affect the construction industry and the chair shall keep the Board of Directors informed of all matters under review and make timely recommendations to support or oppose impending legislation or regulations; (2) to establish and update annually a legislative program through recommendations to the Board of Directors and with approval of the Board of Directors shall have legislation prepared for introduction; (3) the committee's long-range function is to establish and foster a favorable image of the construction industry, particularly of the AGCI, in all areas of legislative activity in Illinois; to promote and encourage cooperation between AGCI and other organizations for the betterment of industry related legislation; and to encourage members to actively participate in the politics of State and Nation; (4) analyze our national legislation by coordinating our position with the AGC of America and advise the Illinois Congressional delegation of our stance on legislative issues; and (5) stimulate action by other AGC Active and Associate members on proposed National legislation of vital interest to the construction industry. 

Governmental Affairs Committee

Allen Cullinan, Co-Chair (United Contractor Midwest)
Gene Keeley, Co-Chair (Keeley & Sons)
Adam Bruner (United Contractors Midwest)
Dale Keller (Keller Construction)
Chip Reyhan (Sangamo Construction)
Steve Smart (County Materials)
Holly Adams (Howell Paving)
David Gerber (Keller Construction)
Michelle DeCap (Phoenix Corp of the Quad Cities)
David Tyrolt (Dunn Company)
Brad Bruins (Advanced Asphalt)
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Mark Strawn, AGCI Lobbyist & Consultant
BOWMARK CONSULTING GROUP
marks@bowmark-consulting.com

​Kevin Morphew, Sorling Law