About Us
ABC, Greater Michigan Staff
Core Values
Associated Builders and Contractors values economic freedom within a free-market economy, with open and fair competition and diverse participants constantly striving to achieve the highest levels of personal and company performance.
We value the highest levels of personal and corporate standards of behavior characterized by responsibility, accountability and integrity, with demonstrated personal and industry professionalism by all participants.
Vision
The Vision of Associated Builders and Contractors is an environment in which people and companies succeed based on free-enterprise principles within the free-market system.
Core Purpose
The Core Purpose of Associated Builders and Contractors is to advance and defend the principles of the merit shop philosophy within the construction industry and to provide members and their employees with an opportunity to succeed.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing nearly 25,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 69 chapters across the United States. ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.
Associated Builders and Contractors is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing America’s business community and the U.S. construction industry.
ABC, Greater Michigan Chapter Staff
Jimmy Greene
President/CEO
jgreene@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4601
Jimmy Greene is our CEO & President, and is the captain of this crew! Jimmy is always ready to meet with current or potential members in order to understand how ABC, as a whole, can help your company. Jimmy also handles all political advocacy, legal and labor issues and leads the chapter’s leadership programs. He is the voice of ABC.
Greg Berreles
Director of Membership and Business Development
gberreles@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4602
Greg Berreles is our Membership and Business Development Director! Greg works closely with potential and existing members in order to show the value and return on investment of an ABC membership. He communicates diligently with companies who are big and small to grow the Greater Michigan Chapter. For all membership questions and needs, Greg is the guy to see!
Valerie Klein
Marketing & Events Director
vklein@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4603
Valerie Klein is our Marketing and Events Director! Small but mighty she handles all events and marketing for the chapter. From the fashion show, to golf outings, dinners, social media, internal and external communications, she is your gal to call! Valerie can help you reach more of the ABC membership to promote your business in order to meet those who you want to do business with.
Makailyn Monson
Assistant to the CEO
mmonson@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4601
Makailyn Monson is the girl in front of the man, better known as the Assistant to the CEO! She is behind the scenes most of the time by assisting in any way she can to help finish a project, make some calls etc. Makailyn is willing to help in any way she can so the chapter can run smoothly. She is the oil in our ABC machine!
Angela Madarang
Angela Madarang is our President and the captain of this crew! She is always ready to meet with current or potential members in order to understand how ABC, as a whole, can help your company. Angela also handles all political advocacy, legal and labor issues and leads the chapter’s leadership programs. She is the voice of ABC.
CATHY GEIGER
Marketing & Community Affairs Director
cgeiger@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4603
Cathy Geiger is our Marketing & Community Affairs Director! She handles all events and marketing for the chapter. Cathy can help you reach more of the ABC membership to promote your business in order to meet those who you want to do business with. She is also the person to reach out to if you have a membership question or learn more about the many member benefits with ABC!
Greg Berreles
Membership and Business Development Director
gberreles@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4602
Greg Berreles is our Membership and Business Development Director! Greg works closely with potential and existing members in order to show the value and return on investment of an ABC membership. He communicates diligently with companies who are big and small to grow the Greater Michigan Chapter. For all membership questions and needs, Greg is the guy to see!
Jen Trevillian
Administrative Assistant
jtrevillian@abcgmc.org
Direct Line: 989-374-4600
Jen Trevillian is the Administrative Assistant! She is behind the scenes most of the time, helping in any way she can to help finish a project, make calls, assist members & more. Jen is willing to help in any way she can so the chapter runs smoothly. She is the oil in our ABC machine!
Board of Directors
Officers
Chairman – Jon Lynch, Three Rivers Corporation
Vice Chairman – Kevin Wray, Valley Electrical Contractors
Secretary – JoAnn Tanzini, The Tancor Corp.
Treasurer – Mike Laundra, Alloy Construction Service, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman – Shawn Pnacek, Great Lakes Bay Construction
Directors
Rick Deneau, A4H Construction
Erick Forshee, Fisher Companies
Glenn Hengesbach, Albin Hengesbach Carpentry & Custom Cabinets, Inc
Jason Johnson, J.E. Johnson
Jeff Kipfmiller, Answer Heating and Cooling
Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company
Brian Stadler, Wolgast Corporation
Steve Russell, A/C Electric
Mike Tenniswood, American Plumbing
Noah Trombley, Bierlein-Trombley Electric
Primary Communities Served
Midland
Greater Lansing
Saginaw
Jackson
Bay City
Ionia
Frankenmuth
Ann Arbor