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BLOC - Building Leaders of Chattanooga
is a platform to help younger professionals in construction build their networks, get a better understanding of the industry, learn strategies to help in business and in personal growth, and lay foundations for leadership. Those involved in BLOC have forged strong bonds, created a new events that raised thousands of dollars for philanthropy, met community and business leaders, grown through new leadership responsibilities, and have had a lot of fun along the way. BLOC offers opportunities for collaboration, idea generation and to hear different perspectives. Programming includes tours, sit-downs with top community leaders, philanthropy, panel discussions, happy hours, and more. Membership Industry professionals in the building industry under 40 who are in East Tennessee are eligible for membership. To be considered for membership, candidates are nominated by CEOs/Owners and leaders in the construction industry and approved on annual basis by the BLOC Board of Directors. Members are required to attend member meetings, with no more than 3 absences per year, and are encouraged to get involved in committees and in programming to expand their leadership roles. |
2020 BLOC Member Roster:BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Will Tutton, Chair - Southeast Painters Rob Bentley, Vice Chair - TT Wilson Wes Bonds, Sec/Treasurer - TU Parks Charlie Wood, Triad Electric John Brock, Brock Insurance Jerod Gilley, Construction Consultants Taylor Smoak, JDH EJ Crutcher, Vounteer NDT MEMBERS: Brandon Adams, First Volunteer Bank Ben Bowman, Nabco Electric Forrest Catron, Wright Brothers Construction Matt Elliott, EMJ Corp JP Evans, Southern Spear Ironworks Jack Feagans, Logan-Moore, LLC Jared Gillian, Pointe General Contractors Caleb Hammontree, Tyson & Associates Tara Itofe, SOS Pros Sarah Iwasa, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Andrew Jenkins, Jenkins Masonry Brent Laman, Smith Currie & Hancock Slade McGuire, Southern Spear Ironworks Pamela Morgan, AT Construction Services Antown Owens, Inline Electric Supply Shane Principe, Tim Payne Painting Brennan Purcell, HHM Rachel Ruiz, Miller Martin Matthew Schaller, L Squared Construction Sarah Shields, Core Safety Group Nick Smith, International Fire Protection Trey Tallent, TU Parks Caroline Thomas, Thomas Brothers Will Weeks, Weeks Paving |
Upcoming BLOC Member Meetings: September 2020: Meaningful Leadership A session with a leadership coach on how to activate your skills to become a leader in industry, business and life. October 2020: Financial Planning for People Under 40 A session with a financial planner to help young people and families make smart steps towards retirement and other financial goals. November 2020: Importance of Advocacy A session with our state and local delegation on why sharing your voice is important and how to do it. January 2020: Juggling Work/Life Balance A session with a life coach for professionals trying to raise young families while building a career. February 2020: Statewide Day on the Hill in Nashville BLOC members are invited to join construction executives across the state to share our industry's priorities with our delegation. March 2020: Leadership Luncheon with BLOC Members and their CEOs |
