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.
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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Rob Bentley, Chair, TT Wilson Wes Bonds, Vice Chair, T.U. Parks Construction Will Tutton, Past Chair, Southeast Painters Matt Elliott, EMJ Corporation, Events Chair Charlie Wood, Triad Electric, Philanthropy Chair John Brock, Brock Insurance, Public Relations Chair Matt Schaller, L Squared, Education Chair Jerod Gilley, Construction Consultants Rachael Hendrix, T.U. Parks Construction |
BLOC Member Roster: MEMBERS:
Matt Bradley, Adman Electric Craig Tucciarone, Adman Electric Hunter Page, Commercial Drywall Sam Penny, First Volunteer Justin Horton, Frizzell Construction Co., Inc. Alex Ratliff, Haren Insurance Jordan Bowling, Inline Electric Supply Nick Smith, International Fire Protection Collins Womack, Jake Marshall, LLC Andrew Helton, JDH Company Micah Schreiner, JDH Company Andrew Jenkins, Jenkins Masonry John Clevenger, J&J Contracting Alex Walker, Lawson Electric Company, Inc Matt Stoddard, Lee Company Jacob Huskey, Lee Company Angela Favaloro, Liberty Brick Jack Feagans, Logan-Moore, LLC Rachel Ruiz, Miller Martin Ben Bowman, Nabco Electric Slade McGuire, P&C Construction Chase Steele, P&C Construction Jake Johnson, P&C Construction Garrett Griffith, Penhall Company Jared Gillian, Pointe General Contractors Brent Laman, Smith Currie & Hancock Tara Itofe, SOS Pros Pamela Morgan, Southern Spear Ironworks Ryan Padgett, Stowers Rents Jordan Ashton, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Caroline Thomas, Thomas Brothers Shane Principe, Tim Payne Painting Trey Tallent, TU Parks Rachael Hendrix, TU Parks Caleb Hammontree, Tyson & Associates EJ Crutcher, Volunteer NDT Will Weeks, Weeks Paving Devon Kronenberg, Wheelhouse Construction Ray Kronenberg, Wheelhouse Construction Forrest Catron, Wright Brothers Construction Connor Choate, Wright Brothers Construction |