Associated Builders & Contractors Delaware is a member-driven organization. Members donate their time and expertise to serve on standing and special event committees, helping other members get the most from their membership.
 
The following is a list of ABC Committees and normal meeting times. Special event committees meet on an as needed basis before the event. ABC members are invited to join committees. Contact the ABC Delaware staff member listed under each committee for more information.

ABCares

Members make a difference in the community by giving time and effort to have a positive impact on the quality of life in the First State
Second Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

Committee Chairperson:Cole VanderWerf,
Creative Financial
cvanderwerf@1creative.com
Jennifer Harrison
Wheeler, Wolfenden & Dwares
jharrison@wwd-cpa.com
ABC Staff Contact:Jean Toman 
jtoman@abcdelaware.com

Careers in Construction

Promote construction as a career with the development and implementation of programs with the high schools and middle schools.

Fourth Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Committee Chairperson:Jimmy Strusowski,
Seiberlich Trane Energy Services
jimmy.strusowski@seiberlich.com
Tom Lupinsi,
M. Davis and Sons
tom.lupinski@mdavisinc.coml
ABC Staff Contact:Ed Capodanno
ecapodanno@abcdelaware.com

Craft Championship

Committee Chairperson:Todd Moran, M. Davis and Sons
todd.moran@mdavisinc.com
ABC Staff Contact:Ed Capodanno
ecapodanno@abcdelaware.com

Diversity

ABC is committed to supporting efforts to meet challenges and maximize opportunities in an increasingly diverse workforce with an industry that is welcoming to all people

Second Tuesday at 12 noon

Committee Chairperson:Katie Murphy, George & Lynch 
kmurphy@geolyn.com
Kyle Simmons, Superior Equipment Rental
kyle@superiorequipmentrental.com

ABC Staff Contact:Jean Toman 
jtoman@abcdelaware.com

Events

Oversee events and programs throughout the year including ABC Showcase, Student Awards Dinner, Crab Feast, Summer Golf Outing, and the Annual ABC Delaware Awards Dinner

TBA as Needed

Committee Chairperson:Matt Laird,
Assurance Media
mlaird@assurancemedia.net
Bob Roth,
Colonial Life Benefit Services
Bob.roth@colonialdemd.com
Tom Dyer,
Whisman, Giordano & Associates
tdyer@whismangiordano.com
ABC Staff Contact:Jean Toman 
jtoman@abcdelaware.com

Heavy/Civil

Committee Chairperson:Chris Baker, George & Lynch
cbaker@geolyn.com

ABC Staff Contact:Ed Capodanno
ecapodanno@abcdelaware.com

Kent/Sussex Membership

Committee Chairperson:Fabricio Rodriquez, Enoch Construction
frodriquez@enochcontractors.com

ABC Staff Contact:Rebecca Snyder
rsnyder@abcdelaware.com

Legislative & Legal Rights

Advance the interests of all members by monitoring area labor relations cases and union activities while representing the interests of Merit Shop contractors and their employees in the policy making process of the government.

Fourth Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

Committee Chairperson:Jeff DiSabatino, DiSabatino Construction
jdisabatino@disabatino.com
Corrine Peters,
PACE Services
cpeters@pacede.com
ABC Staff Contact:Ed Capodanno
ecapodanno@abcdelaware.com

Membership Growth & Development

Assist ABC staff in recruiting quality oriented firms that develop programs for new member involvement and satisfaction.

Third Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

Committee Chairperson:DJ Herr, Wohlsen Construction
djherr@wohlsen.com
Jason Hagerman,
Diamond State Financial
jason.hagerman@dsfg
ABC Staff Contact:Diane Rizzo
drizzo@abcdelaware.com

Residential

Committee Chairperson:Mike Ciabattoni, NVR
mciabatt@nvrinc.com
ABC Staff Contact:Rebecca Snyder
rsnyder@abcdelaware.com

Safety Health & Wellness

Be responsive to ABC members by providing training, information and notification of changing federal, state and local laws.

Third Wednesday of the Month at 12 noon

Committee Chairperson:Michele Garcia,
BPGS Construction
mgarcia@bpgsconstruction.com
Nick Mancini, Eastern Industrial
nmancini@eastern-industrial.com
ABC Staff Contact:Jean Toman
jtoman@abcdelaware.com

Young Professionals

The Young Professionals Committee will promote networking and relationships within the construction industry and ABC through a series of social events, industry activities and opportunities that will develop the next generation of construction executives.

First Thursday at 12 noon

Committee Chairperson:Samantha Weick,
Seiberlich Trane
sam.weick@seiberlich.com
Connor McGrath, DCI Engineering
cmcgrath@dci-engineers.com
ABC Staff Contact:Ed Capodanno
ecapodanno@abcdelaware.com
Jean Toman
jtoman@abcdelaware.com

Kent/Sussex Young Professionals

The Young Professionals Committee will promote networking and relationships within the construction industry and ABC through a series of social events, industry activities and opportunities that will develop the next generation of construction executives.

Third Friday at 8:30 am

Committee Chairperson:Dan Peralta,
Nickle Electrical
dperalta@nickle.email
Patrick DiMichele, George & Lynch
pdimichele@geolyn.com



ABC Staff Contact:Rebecca Snyder
rsnyder@abcdelaware.com