2013 Prime Contractors

Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity & Supplier Diversity Champions VOLUME I

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Message From the President & CEO

MR. D-MARS

“As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward.

Build bridges instead of walls.”

— Sonia Sotomayor Diversity in business is an important element in building community.

We come together to celebrate the prime contractors and the supplier diversity champions who are the true bridge builders for small businesses in Houston and its surrounding areas. Let us remember that this is the beginning of something good and the best is yet to come for our community and our city as a result of their efforts.

The beauty of building a bridge between diverse populations is that it increases our economic power and unites us on those things that are of grave importance to our citizenry such as increasing employment opportunities and improving our schools and neighborhoods. In an effort to build relationships and community, d-mars.com took a huge step of faith towards becoming a bridge to foster growth in this area for small businesses who want to do business with their larger counterparts. The event exceeded our expectations and we look forward to doing it again next year.

Best Regards, Keith J. Davis, Sr. President & CEO d-mars.com

Message from the Senior Vice President, Kevin “Brother D-MARS” Davis “Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with, and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without.”

— William Sloane Coffin Jr. Collectively, “we the people” are a force to be reckoned with on the world stage. The very life of our nation depends on us celebrating the diverse world that we live in, the alternative is toxic. Celebrating it fosters unity and understanding. We honor you not only for what you do, but what we can become as a result of your efforts. d-mars.com will always be a champion for diversity because it just makes sense to do so.

Kevin “Brother D-MARS” Davis Senior Vice President d-mars.com

Message from the Vice President, Ms. Kim Floyd “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities” — Stephen R. Covey As I reflect on the 2013 Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity and Supplier Diversity Champions, I was amazed at the untapped potential that was in the room.

The possibilities for growth and expansion were evident and the magic of the moment did not escape its participants; networking was happening everywhere.

It was our desire to bring those with differences together to make Houston a better city for business. We took a huge step towards making that vision a reality and I count it an honor that d-mars.com was a catalyst for entrepreneurial change in our great metropolis.

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August 15, 2013

Dear Friends: On behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth (18th) Congressional District and the United States House of Representatives, please allow me to convey my warmest greetings to you on this most important occasion.

In the spirit of peace and prosperity, I take great pride in joining the Prime Contractors and the Supplier Diversity Champions in its mission to create opportunities for small, women, and minority owned businesses. I especially congratulate you for your tremendous outreach throughout the city of Houston. Diversity in business is critical to success in today’s marketplace and the work you do to ensure that inclusion is paramount.

Let me congratulate all of this year’s honorees. The 2013 Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity and Supplier Diversity Champions, who have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Houston, through their understanding of the need for diversity and mentorship in business.

I would also like to thank d-mars.com Business Journal for honoring the prime contractors and agencies who work relentlessly to support diversity. I recognize the value added to Houston by MWBE and small business owners and the importance of providing them with opportunities for growth and empowerment.

I am especially thankful for your providing such timeless and selfless service on behalf of my constituents. We are honored and truly fortunate to have such an outstanding business and community development partner within our community!

Very Truly Yours,

 Sheila Jackson Lee Member of Congress

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LaneStaffing Big Business Solutions. Small Business Flexibility

The team at LaneStaffing is honored and pleased to serve as one of this year’s title sponsor for the Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity Awards. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of Prime Contractors who take diversity seriously. I also understand that as a small business my firm must be ready to support those contractors when the need for MWBEs arise. Like my grandma always said, “If you Stay Ready you don’t have to get ready.”

LaneStaffing has had the opportunity to work with many of you at METRO, with the City with the State, the school districts and Tex-Dot. I am very proud of that work, the money saved, and the people employed.

Simply put supplier diversity is a win-win. When large companies obtain goods and services from traditionally underrepresented groups, both parties thrive and the local economy gets a boost. Firms like mine, bring unique insights and an entrepreneurial energy that helps companies retain a competitive advantage. Plus, contracting with MBEs and WBEs has a “multiplier effect” that increases spending and consumption and promotes job creation on a local level.

Women and minority-owned business enterprises have the capacity to be real allies in a diverse and constantly evolving market. In addition, we act as regional ambassadors and proof that companies are making the sustainable growth of the populations in which they live and work a major priority.

At LaneStaffing we take this opportunity seriously and look forward to developing long and mutually beneficial relationships with each of you. We also thank you for your investment in our community and for seeing the value in supplier diversity. Your investment in creating true opportunities make firms like mine possible.

So, thank you to those of you who hold the door open for MBE and WBEs; together let’s continue to grow the Houston economy.

Carla Lane President

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Excite • Encourage • Empower

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) is the certifying agency for minority business enterprises (MBEs). With

For more information on becoming a member or being certified by HMSDC, contact our office at: 713-271-7805 or send us a fax: 713-271-9770. Also, visit our Web site:

certification MBEs are able to meet face-to-face

www.hmbc.org.

with key decision makers from companies,

Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Three Riverway, Suite 555. Houston, Texas 77056

agencies and organizations.

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1,026,820 port-related jobs in Texas

The Port of Houston Authority has been an active contributor to our local and regional communities for nearly a century. Through job creation, support of small businesses, environmental stewardship and educational initiatives, we are committed to helping

Port of Houston Authority

our region reach its full potential.

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Women Contractors Association

WCA History The Women Contractors Association (WCA) was founded in 1996 in Houston, Texas. A small group of women joined together to ensure that the City of Houston and other Texas agencies did not eliminate women owned business from minority participation goals.

WCA has continued to support women in construction since its inception, through education, support and networking.

In 2009 when the City of Houston removed the WBE goals from construction due to the results of a disparity study conducted that year, WCA members met with City Council and the Affirmative Action Department to stress the importance of the goal being reinstated. Their efforts, along with other like-minded organizations in Houston, resulted in the City of Houston commissioning a new disparity study and the restructure of Affirmative Action to the Office of Business Opportunity. The new disparity study, finally completed in 2012, showed a 50% drop in the utilization of woman owned business since the WBE goals were removed. Armed with these results, WCA continued to meet with City Council and was instrumental in the goal being reinstated in 2013.

The WCA is not satisfied with the status quo of acceptance of women within the construction industry. To make an impact, we are committed to promoting women in leadership roles, educating outsiders about the successful role of women in the industry and creating strong role models, mentors and leaders for future women to enter the construction arena.

In addition to being the voice of women in construction, WCA offers a variety of education and networking events to ensure the growth of our members.

For more information on the Women Contractors Association, contact Susan Repka, Executive Director, at director@ womencontractors.org or visit our website at www.womencontractors.org

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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center’s (MD Anderson) Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Federal Small Business Program was launched in 1989. Originally developed for State of Texas compliance, the program evolved to include federal small business concern initiatives. The wellrespected program demonstrates its award winning strengths by placing emphasis on goals, subcontract compliance, mentoring, and reporting to both the federal government and the State of Texas.

HUB Coordinator Donna Schneider, and HUB Co- Paul St. Amant serves on HMSDC’s Board of Directors. Marian Nimon serves on the Board of Directors ordinators Barbara Howard and Kandice Mott. for the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance as well An external website provides tools to assist diverse as on MD Anderson’s Diversity Council. supplier through the contracting process, including a link to the “invitation to bid” Web page. The Supply Chain Management Compliance Roles and responsibilities for the Program staff in- Committee is comprised of all areas of Supclude identification and assistance to small diverse ply Chain Management as well as twelve execusuppliers, outreach, accountability, subcontract- tive leaders from various business units who are ing, mentoring, and internal communications and charged with ensuring that program goals and progress are communicated across the organization. education of MD Anderson.

Individual Supply Chain Management personnel President Ronald DePinho, M.D. guides the diversity are held accountable to achieve annual HUB and initiatives at MD Anderson in all areas of institutional small business concern expenditure goals and to operations and business practices. The executive staff drive the success of the Program. is committed to meeting and exceeding the annual legislative expenditure goals for purchases with small For information on our HUB and Federal Small diverse suppliers and development of this supplier Business Program, contact 713.745.8300 base via collaborative efforts with local, regional and www.mdanderson.org/hub national minority advocacy groups and organizations Bids are available on the Internet at to achieve these results.

The HUB and Federal Small Business Program staff The leadership team of the Supply Chain Manageconsists of Associate Director Marian Nimon, Sr. ment Department serves as business leaders in local minority business councils. Associate Vice President

www.mdanderson.org/bids

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Principle Partnering Group, LLC

The Principle Partnering Group, LLC (PPG) is an award-winning management consulting and contract compliance firm specializing in Federal Regulations (ex. CFR 49, Part 26) and Contract Compliance, SB/DBE Program Design and Management, Community Outreach, Audit Preparation, Tracking and Customized Reporting, and Certification Program Support.

Darryl King, an African-American male, and Karen Becerra, a Hispanic female, established the firm in June 2003. The practice was built by the principals who are linked by a shared vision and common management philosophy of servant leadership. Accordingly, PPG is an advocate, committed to building economic development

and improving the standard of living in the communities it serves. PPG’s Executive Team consists of: Chief Executive Officer and Principal, Darryl L. King, Chief Operating Officer and Principal, Karen Becerra, and Chief Administrative Officer, Sahira Abdool.

State of Texas, the City of Houston and a number of other certifying agencies. PPG is also making a global footprint and is actively engaging with partnering countries to support their strategic efforts for global services, technology and products offered by team PPG.

PPG is composed of high-caliber performers possessing both the intellectual vigor and professional experience to understand the complexities of an issue, then plan and execute a solution. As a company, the firm has over 100 years experience in program management alone—working with government agencies, corporations, institutions, non-profit organizations and small businesses.

Presently, PPG is certified to do business with the

Since the founding of PPG, our goals stand solid: to be accountable in how we carry out accomplishing our clients’ missions, while holding ourselves to the highest performance standards and integrity of service delivery – going far beyond what we are called to do and always willing to utilize the equity we have earned in the professional community to benefit our clients.

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d-mars.com Top 25 Prime Contractors & Supplier Diversity Champions The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas at Arlington

Office of HUB Development Building opportunity, One Business at a Time

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

The University of Texas –Pan American

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at Brownsville

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GUIDING SMALL & MINORITY MINORITY--OWNED BUSINESSES DOWN THE “ROAD TO SUCCESS”

One Business At A Time Program Areas 1.

LINC - Mentor Protégé Program

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TAP - Technical Assistance Program

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TBOD - Texas Business Opportunity & Development Program

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EOFs - Economic Opportunity Forums

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TxDOT Specialized Workshops

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DBE/HUB/SBE District Liaison Meetings

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Roosevelt Petry, Jr.

C E O, G P I N D U S T R I A L C O N T R A C T O R S , I n c .

Roosevelt Petry, Jr. received his Bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, and a few years later, he founded GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. a company specializing in building refineries and petrochemical plants. GP specializes in piping, steel fabrication, carpentry, janitorial, hole watch/ fire watch, warehousing, project management, maintenance, and engineering, which are just a few of the services his company offers.

Mr. Petry attributes all of his success to God and his wife, and doesn’t think twice about giving back to the community. With a focus on youth education, he shared his knowledge as an instructor at Lamar University, teaching AutoCAD, Surveying and Drafting. He and his wife recently made a donation to create an endowment scholarship to Lamar State College, for nursing and engineering students in Port Arthur, Texas. Currently, he hosts the Roosevelt Petry, Jr. Business Hour on KSAP 107.1—The Breeze, in Port Arthur, Texas. After Hurricane Rita, GP Industrial Contractors was there to help the small gulf coast community of Sabine Pass pick up the pieces by assisting in rebuilding it with the television show Extreme Makeover.

Mr. Petry has served the community as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Arthur Housing Authority; Chairman of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation; Vice President of the Construction Board of Construction and Appeals; Vice President of the Clean Community Commission; Nominated to Jefferson County Appraisal District; Member of the Port Arthur

This businessman has shown that your environment and circumstances don’t predict your future.

With God’s guidance and wisdom, his hard work and perseverance has been the lifeblood of Mr. Petry’s success. Port Arthur’s future is brighter because of Mr. Petry’s continuing commitment and involvement in our community. Roosevelt Petry, Jr. has seized the opportunity for success and has made every unselfish effort to share his monetary Over the years, his hard work and commuand moral support with his community and afford nity involvement resulted in several honors and others the same opportunities in life. awards. In February 2013, Mr. Petry received the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Community Service Award. In December 2012, he received the Roosevelt Petry, Jr. S.T.E.M. award. In October 2012, he received the President & CEO President’s Award from Lamar State College-Port GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. Arthur. In December 2007, Congressman Ted Poe recognized him for his community involve- 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 825 ment. The most prestigious award he received was Houston, Texas 77074 from the State of Texas House of Representatives (Office) 281.850.8889 in June 2011, recognizing his many contributions (Fax) 281.208.3662 for giving back to local communities. Other notable accomplished awards include: 2002 Lamar 400 Gulfway Drive State College Port Arthur’s Industrial Business of Port Arthur, Texas 77640 the Year Award; 2004 Houston Minority Busi- (Office) 409.982.8343 ness Council’s Emerging Ten Award; 2004 Make (Fax) 409.982.8176 Ready, Inc. 4th Annual Humanitarian Award; 320 Houston Avenue 2006 Port Arthur Economic Development Corpo- Port Arthur, Texas 77640 ration’s Business of the Year Award; Score’s 2007 (Office) 409.982.8343 Businessman of the Year Award; 2007 KSAP 107.1 (Fax) 409.982.8176 The Breeze Humanitarian Award; and he was featured in the National Society of Black Engineers info@gpic2000.com www.gpic2000.com in 2000.

Citizen Advisory Committee; Member of the National Society of Black Engineers; Member of the Ever Ready Lodge #506; Member of the Doric Temple #76; Member of the Port Arthur Rotary Club; Board of Directors for Junior Achievement and Board of Directors for the United Way. He also serves on the Military Academy Selection Board for our Congressional District.

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The Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity & Supplier Diversity Champion Award Luncheon Message From the President & CEO, MR.D-MARS

“Diversity in business is an important element in building community. We come together to celebrate the prime contractors and the supplier diversity champions who are the true bridge builders for small businesses in Houston and its surrounding areas. Let us remember that this is the beginning of something good and the best is yet to come for our community and our city as a result of their efforts.

In an effort to build relationships and community, d-mars.com took a huge step of faith towards becoming a bridge to foster growth in this area for small businesses who want to do business with their larger counterparts. The event exceeded our expectations and we look forward to doing it again next year.”

- MR. D-MARS

Supplier Diversity Champions

City of Houston General Services

City of Houston Public Works & Engineering

City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity

The Port of Houston Authority

HCC

Houston Airport System

MD Anderson Cancer Center

METRO

utmb Health

Women Contractors Association

The University of Texas System

The Principle Partnering Group, LLC

Houston Minority Supplier Development Council

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

National Association of Minority Contractors

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Mentor Mogul Award

Jack Rother

“Thank you for such a wonderful experience at the Top 25 Prime Contractors Luncheon.

This experience was a dynamic representation of how diversity and inclusion are game changers in today’s business environment. Business leaders must embrace the synergies that diversity brings into our organizations and make it the foundation to build integrative workplace connections and sustainable business solutions.”

Top 25 Prime Contractors

ALLCO

Balfour Beatty Construction

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Drymalla Construction Company

Durotech

Horizon Group International

CBIC Construction & Development

KBR

Manhattan Construction Company

McCarthy

JE Dunn Construction

Skanska

SpawGlass

Turner Construction Company

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.

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d-mars.com Top 25 Prime Contractors & Supplier Diversity Champions “Through our outreach efforts, we strive to break down the barriers that small businesses often face when working with large contractors. Through many programs such as our Construction Management Building Blocks Training Program, our goal is to give small businesses the tools needed to feel more confident in their ability to market themselves, be more competitive bidders and improve their subcontracting practices and selections. I feel very fortunate that, in my position as Diversity Director at Skanska, I am able to promote opportunities for small and historically underserved businesses.”

-Maritza Burgos, Skanska

“We at PPG pride ourselves on doing excellent work on behalf of our clients and the minority and small business community, and we take pride in the fact that we are considered the ones to choose if you want an honest program and to get your program right! Our team feels incredibly honored to have been chosen to receive the Supplier Champion Award, it validates what we believe, that we are dedicated to providing top notch assistance to our clients and business constituents, and to show that we are as minority owned business, capable competent and qualified to do work in all fields of business. This recognition, especially by a group of our peers in a survey conducted by the d-mars.com team is really special. We, Team PPG want to thank d-mars.com for the very high quality approach and work put into this effort, you are the best in your field, no question.”

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d-mars.com Top 25 Prime Contractors & Supplier Diversity Champions “The construction industry has prime contractors that go through great lengths to engage with the MWBE community. In doing so, a “that-a-boy”, “kudos”, or some type of acknowledgement is not expected, but most definitely appreciated.”

-Renae F. Richard, JE Dunn

“The team at LaneStaffing is honored and pleased to serve as one of this year's title sponsors for the Top 25 Prime Contractors for Diversity Awards. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of prime contractors who take diversity seriously. I also understand that as a small business my firm must be ready to support those contractors when the need for MWBEs arise. Like my grandma always said, “If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready.”

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TITLE SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Bradlink

JE Dunn Construction

GP Industrial Contractors

CBIC Construction & Development

Interactive College of Technology

Drymalla Construction Company

Turner Construction Company

Ben Hall Law Firm

Comerica Bank

TruBalance Water

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Mena Freeman Financial Services

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HESS Club

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ALLCO

“It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.”

-David Allan Coe

Security–Lines of surety to cover up to $200 million dollars in projects are maintained with Travelers Casualty and Surety giving you peace of mind They are an established and diverse firm with expeand assurance. rience where it counts. Since its inception in 1985, Allco has constantly worked toward perfection in Managed Risks–Risks undertaken during the the various fields of construction. Experts in many course of work is covered through substantial lines facets of construction, Allco brings hundreds of of insurance as required by project owners. years in combined experience to each project.

Experienced Staff–Allco has assembled a profesAllco Construction is all about designing and building things that will last a lifetime.

For more than 28 years, Gene Allen and Tom Harrison have worked tirelessly to build Allco into a highly diversified and innovative management and construction business. Today, the company is stronger than ever with over 700 projects to its credit utilizing design-build, construction management and traditional delivery methods.

Allco’s Success

Skilled Workforce–With over 275 employees with firsthand knowledge of many trades, Allco can more accurately budget, control project costs and maintain schedules. Experience is the key and Allco has assembled a professional staff that cumulatively brings hundreds of years of experience to your construction project. Having built projects that range from hospitals and schools to bridges and treatment plants, Allco’s staff is one of the best in the state.Financial Stability—Allco has access to enough working capital and credit lines to ensure financial stability in any working situation.

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sional staff that cumulatively brings hundreds of years of experience to work on construction projects in many facets of the industry. The DesignBuild approach allows more owner input, saves money, increases accountability, and delivers projects within time and budget constraints. Construction input is crucial during the planning and design phase of a project in eliminating the need to make costly changes to designs during construction. When construction expertise is combined with design talent, costly mistakes are avoided resulting in an eye-catching, useful and efficient product. ...Allco has expertise in four main areas of construction.

Commercial Commercial Building Management

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Construction

Allco is a leader in Commercial Building and Construction Management. Services include:

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• Earthwork • Site Drainage and Utilities • Concrete Foundations • Concrete Paving and Walks • Asphalt Base Preparation • Concrete Tilt Panels • Pre-cast Detention Cells • Steel and Panel Erection • Rough and Finish Carpentry Utilities Utility and Public Works Government counts on Allco for efficient, professional and cost effective solutions in public works construction. Services include: • Earthwork • Concrete Foundations • Concrete Structures • Steel Erections • Treatment Equipment Installation • Painting & Coatings • Site Drainage • Piping • Water Lines • Sewer Lines • Storm Drains • Rehabilitation of Sanitary and Storm Sewers • Lift Stations

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Port of Orange • Heavy

• Roads From Major highways to drainage and street im- • Bridges provements, Allco gets the job done on time and • Wetlands & Ponds on budget. Services include: Mr. Thomas Harrison is one of the founders and currently serves as the CEO of Allco, LLC. Prior • Earthwork to founding Allco, LLC in 1984, Mr. Harrison • Site Clearing served as the Chief Financial Business Manager of • Drainage Work Bella Company of Beaumont, Texas.

• Utility Work • Roads • Bridges • Wetlands & Ponds • Development Development

Allco brings skills from all of its work areas together to provide excellent solutions for developers that are both attractive and economical. Services include: • Earthwork • Concrete Foundations • Site Drainage • Piping • Water Lines • Sewer Lines • Storm Drains

As a founding partner, Mr. Harrison’s leadership and construction experience has lead to Allco being listed in the Top 100Contractors in the State of Texas for the past twelve years. He has administered construction contracts in excess of $1.2 billion during his ownership of Allco.

Community Service • Advisor to Construction Management Program for Lamar University • Participate in Texas Historically underutilitzed Businesses Mentoring Program • Supporter and member of numerous local and statewide charitable organizations Source: www.allco.com

Galleria Financial Center 5065 Westheimer, Ste.1150 Houston, TX 77056 Tel. 713.222.1331 Fax 713.936.4858 Central Texas P.O. Box 11807 College Station, TX 77842 Tel. 979.260.1000 Fax 979.450.7310 Corporate Office P.O. Box 3684 Beaumont, TX 77704 Tel. 409.860.4459 Fax 409.860.3857

Memorial High School 2006

Wesley UMC 2006

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WORKING TOGETHER, THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN’T BUILD. At McCarthy, we believe promoting an inclusive culture where all partners are inspired to contribute diverse perspectives continues to help us build great things. We are proud to join together with our community to support the differences among us that make us stronger — and better builders.

McCarthy. Our Difference is Building. | mccarthy.com ®

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diversity JE Dunn Construction is proud to support

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Top 25 Contractor for Diversity.

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JE Dunn Construction Company Overview

team of professionals, both internal and external, to the organization. We believe our diverse business and workforce creJohn Ernest Dunn (Ernie) founded JE ates a limitless source of ideas and opporDunn Construction Company in 1924. tunities.

What began as a small, family-run contractor would eventually grow into one JE Dunn is proud to have developed of the top general building contractors the award-winning Minority Contracin the country. JE Dunn Construction tor Business Development Program to projects span a wide range of commercial enhance business development skills of building types and sizes, from corporate minority and women business enterprisoffices to healthcare, corrections, govern- es so that they can better succeed in the highly competitive construction industry. ment, education and more.

JE Dunn recruits at several minority colOur business is served by an employee leges and universities and offers scholarbase as diverse as our product mix. We ships for students majoring in construcrecognize the value of a well-rounded

tion. JE Dunn also supports a minority and women pre-apprenticeship program for our field hiring and a summer internship program giving students the necessary on-the-job experience to succeed in the workplace.

Today, JE Dunn Construction is a leading provider of construction management services, design-build, and integrated project delivery. Our time honored tradition of delivering construction in a manner exceeding the expectation of clients holds true. JE Dunn currently ranks in the top ten for domestic commercial contractors in the United States.

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MORE THAN BRICKS AND MORTAR

As one of the nation’s largest commercial builders, Turner is dedicated to providing avenues of opportunity for Minority- and Woman-Owned Businesses in Houston to achieve entrepreneurial success.

Our commitment to social responsibility and fair play is not just on paper; it is ingrained in our corporate culture. We are devoted to making sure the contributions that strengthen the local economy reflect the demographics of the community at large.

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Turner

C O N S T R U C T I O N C O M PA N Y

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY

• Contract Risk Management

Turner is a dedicated leader in the engagement of minority and women-owned firms. Our commitment to increasing the economic development of these businesses has been in place since 1969. We have long understood the value of diversity in the marketplace, and continuously seek out ways to enhance the diversity of both our own employee workforce and the project teams we assemble to deliver construction services to our clients through a range of community programs.

• Accounting Basics for Contractors

Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency initiative known as MED Week (established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan). The Minority Enterprise Development Week, as it is also known, celebrates the achievements of minority-owned businesses and advocates of minority businesses. Turner Houston unit has been participating in MED Week for 15 years. This program is an opportunity and convenient way for small business owners and operators to acquire Training, information, and assistance.

Small businesses network with each other and connect with larger businesses and agencies in the community.

Turner School of Construction Management Turner School of Construction Management is the oldest community outreach program in Turner’s history. It was initiated in 1969, one year after our Affirmative Action Department was created. It soon became an opportunity to develop strategic business relationships with minority and womenowned firms. The curriculum includes: • Setting up a Business/Management • Project Delivery Systems

mating and wrapping up with current construction techniques such as BIM and Lean.

• Safety

More importantly, the students are given a RFP of a real project that they must respond to in project teams, culminating with an “interview” for the project. Turner provides professional staff for a portion of the lectures, as well as senior leadership to serve as the jury on the final presentations.

• Scheduling

Summer Internship Program

• Insurance and Bonding • Estimating and Bidding • Procurement

• Marketing and Sales

Turner provides employee opportunities for college students studying civil/mechanical engineering or construction management by working in YouthForce 2020 is a program instituted by Turnthe office or field to learn about the construction er in 1989 to guide youths toward careers in the roles and methods. We extend full time employbuilding industry to meet the challenges of the ment to the intern upon graduating from college.

21st century. The objectives are to promote construction career awareness by directing our focus Building Houston to all youths in elementary, junior/middle and sen- With support from the Turner HISD outreach ior high schools from the inner cities and suburbs program in 2011, Building Houston was able to across the nation; also to provide desperately need- launch and inspire support from the local coned adult guidance, direction and role models. We struction industry. The program is built around want to instill a “Go-To-School, Stay-In-School” the theme of construction with a mission to expose attitude. participants to a wide spectrum of career choices • Youthforce 2020

and place into full-time employment positions within the industry. Classes are taught to rigorous Houston is recently wrapped up our 6th successstandards that prepare participants to transition ful year of working with industry professionals to seamlessly into the workplace, be it an apprenticementor Houston area high school students with an ship program or directly onto a job site. interest in pursuing a career in architecture, conInteragency Mentor-Protégé Program struction and engineering.

ACE Mentor Program

Capstone Class Turner has been teaming with the Construction Science departments at Texas A&M University, Texas State University, and the University of Texas at San Antonio to teach senior level students a reallife Capstone class. The class covers topics begin with an understanding RFPs and project delivery systems, through to Business Development and Marketing to Preconstruction, Bidding, and Esti-

Turner is actively involved in Houston’s Interagency Mentor Protégé Program. The program exists to strengthen effective working relationships and fosters long-term stability between the leaders of established companies and emerging historically underutilized businesses. The goals include enhancing the business skills and broadening the base of historically underutilized businesses by providing the knowledge and experience of established firms.

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CBIC Construction and Development, LLC

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

TSU Program Management – CBIC served as the Program Manager for this $90M Campus RenovaCBIC Construction & Development, LLC has Over the years, CBIC has received their DOT tion with JE Dunn put over $400 Million in Construction Projects DBE (49 CFR Part 26) certification in Ten (10) in place as a Program / Construction Manager or States, including the home state of Texas: NY, NJ, HCCS NE Campus Renovation – CBIC served General Contractor since 2001 and has developed SC, NC, IL, WI, NV, FL, & TN. There are cur- as the Construction Manager at Risk for this $35 a solid reputation for providing comprehensive rently four (4) Pending states: MD, LA, CO, PA Million Campus Renovation with JE Dunn Project and Construction Management Services We have received our General Contractor to both private and public clients. Services offered Licenses in Nevada and MS, CA, FL, & AZ are COMMUNITY AFFLILIATIONS and Company Stats: • National Association of Minority Contractors pending.

(NAMC) • Program Management • Associated General Contractors (AGC) EXPERIENCE • Construction Management • Women Contractors Association (WCA) • General Construction SWA Hobby Airport Expansion – CBIC is serv• American Institute of Constructors (AIC) • Design/Build ing as the Construction Manager at Risk for this • Job Order Contracting $120 Million Renovation in a Joint Venture with CBIC Construction & Development • Diversity & Inclusion Management Hensel Phelps 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 630 • Passenger Boarding Bridges & Ancillary Terminal C Renovations – CBIC (in partnership Houston, Texas 77074 Equipment – Install/Retrofit with Gilbane) as the Construction Manager over- Corporate: 281.930.9009 • Employee Escort Services for saw the $61M Terminal Renovation for Continen- Fax: 713.270.6256 Other Vendors/Contractors tal Airlines. email: info@cbic.net • Baggage Handling Systems Retrofit/ Terminal A APM – CBIC served as the ConstrucInstallation/Upgrades tion Manager for this $134M Installation, with PBS&J FIRM HISTORY

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“BUILDING QUALITY THROUGH TEAMWORK”

Drymalla Construction Company, Inc., was founded in 1946 by J.L. Drymalla and quickly established a reputation for quality.

J.L. Drymalla retired in 1979, and an employee, Earl Pitchford, acquired the company. Earl has remained the owner since that time.

Our portfolio includes a diverse range of commercial construction projects that includes medical & healthcare, K-12 educational, higher educational, manufacturing, industrial, detention facilities, retail facilities, banks, churches, and airports.

We deliver projects by means of competitive sealed proposal, negotiated agreements, design/build, and we have extensive experience with the CM@Risk method. We have delivered projects up to $100 million in value, yet retain the personal touch necessary to properly administer projects much smaller in size.

We value minority participation in all of our projects. Drymalla fosters these relationships by actively seeking high M/WBE subcontractor participation rates and entering into protégé/mentor agreements with members of the minority small business community.

Drymalla is committed to the green building process. We are a member of the USGBC and have delivered projects that are LEED Certified, Silver and Gold, plus projects that are CHPS compliant.

Our growth and success is a result of performance, professionalism, quality and personal participation of our management. Drymalla believes that strong team relationships lead to successful projects that meet the owner’s aesthetic, functional, budgetary and scheduling goals.

DRYMALLA Construction Company 608 Harbert

P.O.Box 698

15255 Gulf Freeway

Columbus, Texas 78934

Suite 126C

Houston, Texas 77034 www.drymalla.com

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Helen Callier

P R E S I D E N T, B R A D L I N K L L C

Bradlink LLC, a go to Technical Services Firm, provides Program Management, Construction Management, Facilities Design, BIM, and Operations / Maintenance services primarily in the Public Sector.

Headquartered in Kingwood, Texas, Bradlink has We look forward to serving your large firm been recognized as a small business success story or government agency. and has received several business and community awards.

Some of Bradlink’s clients include the Houston Airport System, AECOM, TD Industries, CH2MHill, and JACOBS. Bradlink has worked on several high profile projects such as United’s Terminal B Expansion at Bush IAH Airport as the Houston Airport System’s Program Manager with Joint Venture Partners AECOM, Louis Berger, and Omega Engineers. Also, Bradlink worked on Terminal D Gate Expansion project that enabled Lufthansa’s A380 wide body airplane to land at Bush IAH Airport.

• 2013 – DMARS Top 50 Houston Professional and Entrepreneurial

• 2013 – Houston Entrepreneurial Hero

Helen Callier President

• 2011 – HMSDC (E-10) Minority Business of Excellence

Bradlink LLC 4501 Magnolia Cove Dr., Suite 201 Kingwood, Texas 77345 (Office) 281.361.5809 Helen@bradlinkllc.com www.bradlinkllc.com

• 2011 – AMAC Organization of the Year (Aviation)

Connect on Linkedin and @BradlinkLLC on Facebook and Twitter

• 2012 – Featured as METRO Small Business Success Story

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Does your bank truly understand your business?

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When it comes to understanding your business, no other bank has more experience than Comerica Bank.

As one of the leading banks that actively support diversity in the workplace, we understand and appreciate the importance of respecting and embracing differences.

We’ve helped minority business owners succeed by providing more than just capital. We bring a unique understanding of the ongoing challenges facing today’s business owners.

To find out how Comerica can help your business, stop by your nearest Comerica banking center or visit comerica.com.

MEMBER FDIC. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER. SMALL BUSNIESS — FEMALE

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Mena Freeman and her team of financial professionals at Mena Freeman Financial Services, Inc. are firmly committed to helping each client make informed financial decisions focused on their financial goals and providing them with the professional guidance they deserve.

We don’t believe in a cookie cutter approach to financial services. Our recommendations and strategies are custom designed for each client. What this means is we help our clients connect with what they care deeply about, and introduce them to a process that helps them take advantage of their greatest opportunities and mitigate their biggest challenges.

Personal and Busi ness Services

Protection of Assets Pension and Retirement Planning Life Insurance Long Term Care, Health and Disability Insurance College Education Planning Investment Strategies Business Continuation Planning Executive Bonus Plans & Employee Benefits Estate | Gift Planning

mena_freeman@wealthdesigngroup.net Direct: (972) 841-4299 Office: (281) 220-2712

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It’s your moment.

No matter your passion, HCC can help turn your dreams into reality.

If you’re just getting started, or starting a new chapter, we have the skills and knowledge that meet your goals and your schedule. HCC has convenient locations andhundreds of programs and degree plans. What are you waiting for?

Go get it. It’s yours.

Your journey begins here.

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