Contractors Assistance Association (CAA) Honors Ohio Construction Industry Pioneers
By Alexandria Boone, GAP Communications Group
CLEVELAND, September 17, 2019 – The Contractors Assistance Association (CAA) has announced the recipients of its inaugural, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Awards. These unique awards are given to premiere individuals and organizations in recognition of their support of the expansion of Northeast Ohio’s Construction Industry alongside their commitment to its diversity and inclusion programs.
The awards will be presented during a special CAA recognition ceremony at the organization’s 10th anniversary celebration. The event is titled, "Embracing Diversity, Enhancing Relationships: Celebrating Pioneers in Northeast Ohio's Construction Industry” and will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Intercontinental Cleveland, located at 9801 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. The evening’s festivities will begin with a VIP Reception & Networking, and will culminate with a Program and Awards Ceremony where the nine individuals and organizations will be recognized.
“Our 2019 honorees truly represent the best in our industry, and their commitment to diversity and inclusion is an example for future generations,” noted Margaret Hewitt, Board Chairman, Contractors Assistance Association and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Construction Green Team.
The 2019 Honorees are:
John Horton, Sr., Business Agent, Building Laborers’ Local No: 310
The Honorable Frank G. Jackson, Mayor, City of Cleveland
Dwayne Kee, Business Agent, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (retired)
Dominic Ozanne, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ozanne Construction Company
Tony Panzica, Chief Executive Officer & President, Panzica Construction
Alphonso “Al” Sanchez, President, The Sanchez Group
Terri Burgess Sandu, Director of Entrepreneur Innovation Institute, Lorain County Community College
Glen Shumate, Executive Vice President, Construction Employers Association and Executive Director, Contractors Assistance Association
John Todd, President, JWT&A
University Hospitals Vision 2010 Plan
2019 Diversity Champions to be recognized for commitment and dedication to construction industry inclusion include: Norm Edwards; Terry Bolden; Jenice Contreras; Marsha Mockabee, Gus Hoyas, Lenora Lockett and Steve Sims.
"CAA's efforts on behalf of minorities and women has been significant and deserves recognition,” said Tim Linville, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Employers Association (CEA) and board member, CAA.
Event co-chairs include Adrian Maldonado, President, Adrian Maldonado & Associates; Ariane Kirkpatrick, President & Chief Executive Officer, The AKA Team; Don Drier, Executive Vice President, Donley’s; and Tari Rivera, President, Regency Construction Services.
For those interested in attending or supporting the event: Ticket and event sponsorship information is available by calling Courtney Smyser at 216-904-2824 or emailing her at: [email protected].