2014 Executive Committee
Chairman Charles Norwesh Norcon Adjustable Forms Inc. Scott Kennedy
Morentenson Construction Jeffrey R. Janicek
Arnstein & Lehr Justin Weisberg
Ozinga Chicago RMC, Inc. Thomas Van Etten
Clayco Inc. Rob Williams
Power Construction Co. Julie Allman Robert Van Deven
Gilbane Building Company Jeffrey Masters Anthony Tysinger Great Lake Plumbing & Heating Inc. Arthur Schug Gurtz Electric Company Paul Laskowske Hill Mechanical Group Scott Tranter Huen Electric Company Jack Dougherty Michael Hughes Krez Group Paul Helmer
Related Midwest Donald Biernacki RL Edward Partners Lloyd E. Davidson Schindler Elevator Corp. James Peterlin The PrivateBank John M. O’Connell Thorne Associates, Inc. Dana Thorne Turner Construction Co. Gary Hill United Scrap Metal Dane Zumbahlen
Lend Lease Bert Brandt Jeffrey Riemer
Vermilion Development David Cocagne
Madison Construction Rob Ferrino
Willis Group Art Pedraza
Mechanical Incorporated Gary Statdfield
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Huen Electric, Inc. Mechanical Incorporated Schindler Elevator Corporation Bronze Sponsors
Arnstein & Lehr Clayco Graybar Hilti, Inc. Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Lend Lease Norcon, Inc. Square D-Schneider Electric Thorne Associates, Inc. Union Carpenters & Contractors Labor Management Willis Eagle Sponsors Christensen & Ehret Cives Corporation Clark Construction Group Doka USA, Ltd Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co. Gurtz Electric Co. Hayward Baker Hill Mechanical Group KONE, Inc Krez Group Moran, Inc. Mortenson Construction Ozinga Chicago RMC, Inc. Power Construction Company R.G. Construction Services, Inc. Siemens Industry SimplexGrinnell LP
The PrivateBank Turner Construction Company Walsh Construction Weible & Cahill
Patron Sponsors A.L.L. Masonry Construction Ace Tech Charter H.S. Adjustable Forms, Inc. Advance Electrical Supply Co. Airtite Contractors, Inc. All Sealants/BASF All Tech Decorating Alliance Glazing Technologies Allied Tube & Conduit Banner Plumbing Supply Co., Inc. Bartkowski Life Safety Corporation Break Thru Enterprises Brook Electrical Distribution Co. Byus Steel Chicago Area Building Specialties Columbia Pipe & Supply Company Communications Supply Corp.-Wesco Connelly Electric Co. Contract Flooring Service Cummins Npower LLC Edwin Anderson Electrical Contractors’ Association ELFCO GE Energy GEI Consultants Gex Pro Gilbane Building Company Golub & Company Grand-Kahn Electric High Rise Security Systems HLP Systems, Inc. Illini Precast Inland Power Group J.T. Magen & Company James McHugh Construction Co., Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc. Gibson Electric & Technology Solutions K & K Ironworks, LLC. Kelso-Burnett Co.
Patron Sponsors Krause Electrical Contractors KSA Lighting LLC Labor Management Cooperation Committee of Chicago LeJeune Steel Madison Construction Co. Marble Murphy Marsh Martin Petersen Company Meade Electric Company Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA Otis Elevator Company Patrick Mazza & Associates Permasteelisa North America Quality Excavation Related Midwest Reflection Window Company Siteline Interior Carpentry S-Mechanical, Inc. Stein, Ray & Harris Sunrise Electric Supply The Levy Company Thermosystems, Inc. Thomas & Betts Titan Electric Trane Travelers Bond United Scrap Metal Warady & Davis LLP
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he Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America awarded Eagle Scout Lawrence D. Sellers the Honor Medal on February 23, 2014. Sellers was recognized for selflessly shielding a friend from gunfire in Chicago’s Harsh Park last year. During the attack Lawrence took a bullet in the leg and his classmate, Hadiya Pendleton was killed. The incident launched Chicago into troubling spotlight and Hadiya became a national symbol of Chicago’s gun violence. We are very proud of Lawrence. His actions represent one of the many ways that Scouting impacts the many young men and women who participate in servant leadership. Sellers maintains a humble perspective on his heroic actions. He credits his instinct and upbringing. “I did what I needed to do,” Sellers said. “I didn’t think I would receive an award, but I’m honored.” Sellers grew up in a Scouting family. His two older brothers also became Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in Boy Scouts; his father was a Scout Master; and his mother and sister were involved in Girl Scouts. When
asked what might be possible if more of Chicago’s youth were involved in Scouting, Lawrence said: “If most of the children that are out there now were in Scouting, they would know right from wrong better than they do now.” Chicago has been challenged with a spike in gang violence over the past few years. The 104-year-old Scouting movement has been working with proven results in character development and core leadership skills. By supporting Scouting here tonight you are a part of this movement. You are not only changing the lives of young people like Lawrence you are changing Chicago’s landscape. Lawrence’s leg wound has healed and he is now focused on selecting a college where he will work toward a degree in education so he can become a math teacher. The Honor Medal recognizes individuals who have demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self. The award has been given to 2,354 people since its inception in 1923. The Chicago Area Council would like to extend a very special thanks to the following friends for an extraordinary effort to support the Executive Committee team in 2014 Marge Kato Mariah Ramey Anne Regez Kathleen Ryan Jeanine Schmitt Laura Wimberly
A R It takes the tools of our industry to raise great leaders. Congratulations to the Committee for their outstanding work.
Achievement Realized. Congratulations Chairman Charles Norwesh and the Construction Industry Dinner Executive Committee for their efforts to help Chicago youth.
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