2025 AGC CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Brett Nielsen, President – Whitaker Construction Company
Serving as your Chairman of the Board for the past year has been a true privilege, and it has reinforced for me just how talented and resilient our AGC of Utah community is. This year’s convention theme, Build What Matters, couldn’t be more fitting as I look back at the progress we’ve made together. A major focus of my term has been growing and strengthening our industry’s up and coming leaders by establishing the Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) within the AGC of Utah. Watching this group gain momentum has been one of the most rewarding parts of my year. These young professionals are stepping up, getting involved, and bringing fresh energy into our association. Investing in them isn’t just good for our individual firms or the AGC, it’s essential for the future of our industry. Their development, their engagement, and their leadership truly matter. I’m also extremely proud of the work we’ve done on the legislative front. Our industry continues to face important challenges, and our presence at the Capitol has never been more significant. Through strong participation from our committees and members, we’ve strengthened key relationships, advocated essential infrastructure and workforce needs, and ensured that the construction industry remains a respected voice in Utah’s policy discussions. When our members show up, we make an impact, and this year you definitely showed up. To the Board of Directors, thank you for your guidance, collaboration, and dedication. This board has been engaged, thoughtful, and willing to lean into the work that moves our association forward. It has been an honor to serve alongside you. As I step aside, I am pleased to welcome Gary Ellis with Jacobsen Construction as the incoming Chair. Gary is a steady leader with a deep commitment to AGC’s mission. I know he will bring vision, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of purpose to the role, and I look forward to supporting him as he leads the association into 2026. Finally, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the AGC of Utah staff. Their efforts often go unseen, and they are the engine behind our success coordinating, organizing, and elevating everything we do. They truly help us build what matters. Thank you to every member for your support this year. Your involvement, your ideas, and your dedication are what make this association strong. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as your Chairman and look forward to what lies ahead as we continue working to strengthen Utah’s construction industry. I hope to see you at the 104th Annual Convention to celebrate another year of building together.
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