Committees 

ASA Metro Washington Committees work to implement the goals of ASAMW and provide valuable insight on the issues facing the subcontracting industry. Participation in these special committees enables members to have a strong voice in the programs in which ASAMW is involved. Contact [email protected] if you are an ASAMW member interested in getting involved as a volunteer!

• EDUCATION & PROGRAMS COMMITTEE: 

  • Ameen Khouri (Chair & Board Liaison)       

  
  FRONTRUNNERS COMMITTEE: Identifies, develops and involves future leaders in the construction industry and ensures future leadership of ASAMW. 

  • Franque Minor, Press Mechanical (Chair)
  • Adolph Miranda, A&M Drywall (Board Liaison)
  • Monse Albistur, Telligent Masonry
  • Rachel Daughtery, Scaffold Resource
  • Leah Michieli, Chutes International
  • Andrew Venzke, Thompson Greenspon
  • Maura Aman, Industrial Disposal Services
  • Cory Conway, DH Sign Co.
  • Justin Rodriguez, Ruppert Landscaping

   

  ADVOCACY & INDUSTRY RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Works to improve and safeguard the business environment for specialty contractors throughout the Metro Washington area. 

  Legislative Subcommittee: Monitors and advocates on legislative and regulatory issues affecting subcontractors in the DMV region; protecting subcontractor rights, including the right to get paid, lien rights, and fair risk transfer. 

  • Adrienne Smoot Edwards, Regeneracy, Inc. (Chair)
  • Kimberlee Driggs, D2 Sitework (Board Liaison)
  • Cindy Athey, Precision Wall Tech
  • Martin Press, Press Mechanical
  • Megan Bailiff, Equus Striping
  • Karen Barbour, The Barbour Group

   

  GC Partner Subcommittee: Works to strengthen relationships between ASAMW members and General Contractor partners; facilitates networking opportunities and educational programs that benefit both subcontractors and GCs; organizes events such as panel discussions, and the annual Board/GC Partner Dinner to address industry issues and promote fair construction practices. 

  • Eric Tievey, (Chair)
  • Evan Winston, Hercules Fence (Board Liaison)
  • Justin Freer, AIM Services
  • Martin Press, Press Mechanical

    

  MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Develops and conducts programs to attract new members; develops prospect lists and develops programs to stimulate recruiting activity. Plans events to elevate networking and revenue to support ASAMW programs and activities. 

  • Heidi Wood, Chutes International (Chair)
  • Rachel Daugherty, Scaffold Resource (Board Liaison)
  • Charlotte Davis, Assured Partners
  • Lori Ann Benish, Enclosures Glass
  • Samir Patel, First Citizens
  • Martin Press, Press Mechanical 

     

  Golf Subcommittee: Plans and conducts ASAMW golf tournaments and formulates ideas for generating revenue.

  • Andy Steele, Steel Foundation (Chair)
  • Clare Connolly, Blackwood
  • Tara Minner, Southland Concrete
  • Martin Press, Press Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
  • Megan Ross, Coakley & Williams

  
  Holiday Party Subcommittee: Plans and conducts ASAMW holiday party.

  • Andy Steele, Steel Foundation (Chair)
  • Martin Press, Press Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
  • Heather Asbury, Press Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

    

  SUBBY AWARDS COMMITTEE: Meets to plan every aspect of the Annual SUBBYs Gala, ASAMW's signature event of the year, honoring the Best of the Best in the Industry. 

  • Courtney DeCroes, RCM&D (Chair & Board Liaison)
  • Raylene Dufresne, Miller & Long
  • Martin Press, Press Mechanical
  • Heather Asbury, Press Mechanical
  • Vanessa Pettaway, The Christman Co.
  • Rachel Daugherty, Scaffold Resource
  • Rebecca Price, Engineered Services, Inc.                                                                 

PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL: The ASA Service Members listed below have volunteered to provide complimentary consultation in their field of expertise as a free service to ASA’s subcontractor and vendor members.

PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL TESTIMONIALS:

"Last week while we were running payroll, I was asked about a garnishment situation that we had not faced in the past.  Am I an expert on garnishments? No!  But I am the person in the company who has to solve these problems.  I knew I needed the right answer by someone who was an expert, but I didn’t want to pay for an expert.  Then I remembered a little blurb on ASA National’s website about member benefits.   Did you know that ASA members receive complimentary (that means FREE) human resources services, provided by SESCO Management Consulting, including telephone and email consultation? On Friday I sent them a short e-mail.  On Monday morning I got a detailed response to my issue and an invitation for me to call a VP there if I needed further clarification.   Problem solved.  Thank you SESCO, and thank you ASA."

"We had a client (a design professional) that had not paid us on a small job. They said they had not been paid by their client. After many months of excuses, I called one of the attorneys on the Professional Council list. She wrote a letter to my client. A week later the check was in the mail! When I asked how much I owed her, she said there was no charge."

"A whole bunch of new government regulations came out at one time. We knew they applied to us, but with all the different jurisdictions in the DC area, things overlap and become confusing. Once we figured out the questions we needed to ask, I called one of the law firms on the ASA list. They were really helpful and said they would get back to me in a couple days. Two days later I received answers I could trust."