Vicki Mora
Chief Executive Officer

Basic function:  Serves as the chief executive officer, responsible to the officers/leadership and Board of Directors for effective cost control, efficiency, and staff supervision. Recommends and participates in board formulation of Chapter Mission, Annual Strategic Planning, goals, objectives and related policies. Within that framework plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the staff, programs and activities of the Association.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish organization structure and related staffing structure
• Establishes administrative policies and procedures for Chapter office and Property Management
• Recruits, hires, and administers effective personnel-which includes position descriptions, performance standards, performance appraisals, and a compensation system
• Manages the finances of the Association, including preparation of an annual budget and long-range forecasts of needs
• Ensures the legal integrity of the Association
• Staff to the Officers; Board of Directors; Property Development Advisors; AGC Comp Trust; NM Public Works Pension Trust; AGC/UNM Endowed Chair and as identified.
• Supervises a publications program which is responsive to the needs of the membership
• Serves as spokesperson for the Association in conjunction with the chief elected officer
• Supports AGC committees and staff in assessing the impact of proposed AGC, legislative and other government agency actions, and to develop AGC responses and initiatives
• Provides for the development of new programs and services that will advance the communication and leadership skills of the membership, in keeping with the purposes and objectives of the organization
• Participates in relevant issue activities to ensure accurate representation of construction industry views
• Supervises and ensures the Annual Strategic Business Plans are carried out

Internal relationships: Reports to the Chief elected officers and has regular contact with Association staff and membership. Receives support from Chapter staff.

External Relationships: Has regular contact with the elected Officers and the Board of Directors and its committees on policy matters and other issues as appropriate. Maintains personal contact with regional, state, or chapter organizations and the general membership to the greatest degree possible. Maintains appropriate relationships with other associations, industry, government, public service organizations, and vendors to enhance the image of the Association and the attainment of its objectives.

Basic function:  Plans, suggests for approval and once approved coordinates an annual comprehensive strategic plan to affect public policy which relates to the construction industry in New Mexico. This comprehensive plan will include elevation of AGC as a resource of information on issues and positioning AGC as a mouthpiece for the industry. Additionally, this plan will consist of identifying issues that exist due to the interaction of contractors and suppliers with public and private entities in the conduct of their daily business affairs which affect AGC members adversely and which can be corrected using public policy and government relations. The Director will gather research material from within AGC and its members and from whatever other sources are available that will be helpful in elevating these issues in the view of public policy makers and move the issue toward corrective action. The Director also monitors state, local and federal regulatory activities, which relate to the construction industry. The Director recommends and coordinates the Association’s response to make sure this association’s membership, is heard on key issues and good relations are maintained with the appropriate members of government.  

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for information relating to state, federal and local legislative issues from members and maintains a pro-active focus on issues that must be relayed to members.
• Builds an AGC infrastructure for implementing, stopping, and protecting our industry through public policy.
• Attends interim committee meetings of the legislature pertaining to industry issues.
• Works to encourage an increase in member involvement in public policy advocacy through personal contacts with association members, writing, example, and any other means possible.
• Monitors AGC PAC candidate support and suggests distribution of funds to ensure that AGC member resources are well placed.
• Monitors state, local and federal legislation pertaining to construction related issues.
• Represents AGC on industry code discussions and/or committees dealing with New Mexico construction industry regulation.
• Attends meetings of the AGC Board of Directors and AGC membership.
• Oversees the financial records for AGC Political Action Committee by serving as the PAC Treasurer and prepares Lobbyist reports for the state.
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Internal relationships: Reports to and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer. Has regular contact with other staff members.

External relationships: Has regular contact with Rapid Response Council, AGC Officers and association members. Maintains appropriate relationships with association members, independents contractors, government officials, labor representatives, state legislators, and other organizations in the industry for the purpose of advancing the overall public policy goals of the organization.

Margo Maher
Education & Safety Director

Basic function: Responsible for analyzing, developing, coordinating and evaluating the chapter’s workforce educational, safety training services and member events to ensure an innovative, comprehensive, quality driven process that is equally accessible to all members. Services within the scope of this position address the needs of senior management, supervisory personnel, and craft workers (including apprentices).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Continually assesses education and training needs identified by various AGC stakeholders including the Construction Leadership Council, AGC /UNM Student Chapter, AGC Education Committee, Safety Committee, AGC Comp Trust, AGC members and Board of Directors. Assessment methods may include conducting interviews or focus groups and creating survey instruments. Recommends steps for improvement and increased capacities.
• Designs, develops, and implements a Yearly Education Plan for the AGC that includes workshops, seminars, symposia, and other educational offerings that meet the identified education, safety and training needs of the AGC stakeholders. Utilizes a variety of training resources for the yearly Education and Safety Plan including AGC Chapter and National education and training resources, local community college and university education resources, as well as other training resources. Continually evaluates educational and safety offerings and uses evaluation data to make revisions or improvements to the offerings.
• Collaborates with and provides leadership for the Apprenticeship Coordinator to determine program direction and growth; monitors service quality levels to registered training agents, apprentices and apprenticeship committees.
• May serve as a trainer or facilitator in selected training offerings.
• Collaborates with marketing and public relations functions to ensure that chapter safety and educational opportunities are advertised and marketed.
• Acts as lead liaison and staff support for AGC teams and committees whose function relates to the provision of educational, safety services and member events.
• Coordinates activities of Safety Committee including CHASE and AGC Comp Trust, prepares positions statements on safety, health, and environmental regulatory issues.
• Performs safety services as coordinated by AGC Comp Trust.

Internal Relationships: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Works closely with all of the staff and the elected leadership. May occasionally have authority to oversee activities of support staff relative to tasks assigned by the CEO.

External Relationships: Communicates frequently with members, information and research officials of other public and private organizations. Communicates frequently with experts in educational and safety program subject areas, educational institutions and firms, AGC Chapters, and individual members.

Mara Holguin
Director of Industry Relations & Public Affairs

Basic function: This position is responsible for leading a comprehensive public affairs program that includes, but is not limited to, public relations, community relations, communications and membership marketing events, and collaboration with other organizations. Responsible for coordinating the efforts of outside consultants and establishing the strategic direction for the association’s external affairs programs and projects. Maintains a strong Labor Relations function for the Association on behalf of signatory contractor members.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administering and negotiating labor contracts and acting as a fiduciary on the following jointly trusteed (labor and management) funds:
  • Carpenters: Pension meeting (quarterly) JATC (monthly)
  • Laborers: Health & Welfare (quarterly) JATC (quarterly)
  • Cement Masons: Pension (quarterly) JATC (quarterly)
  • Operating Engineers: JATC (monthly)
  • Ironworkers: JATC (monthly)
  • Bricklayers: JATC (monthly)
• Maintains day-to-day signatory labor relations & interpretation of contracts, JATC and Trust Fund issues including but not limited to policy decisions on investments, hiring of apprenticeship directors, subrogation, reciprocity of benefits, and safety incentive programs and signing of checks.
• Coordinates and facilitates quarterly meetings for the Basic Trades Signatory Contractor’s Forum.
• Together with the Public Policy and Government Relations Director, develops and maintains cooperative relations and effective strategies in conjunction with local/regional/state government entities and agencies on contracting issues of interest to members.
• Maintains, interprets, and disseminates industry-wide information through news releases, the chapter’s bi-monthly publication and the electronic newsletter.
• Evaluates current AGC communication vehicles, develops new product proposals, and oversees implementation of new initiatives.
• Oversees development and implementation of AGC-wide public affairs strategies and targets including, but not limited to, advertising, media relations and sponsorships.
• Manages chapter membership services, oversees development of membership recruiting and retention strategies.
• Coordinates, facilitates and drives the Marketing/Membership Committee and Sponsorship Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
• Represents AGC in a variety of community-based organization related to economic development, environmental and other regulatory issues.

Internal Relationships: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer, but works closely with all of the staff and the elected leadership.

External Relationships: Communicates frequently with members, newspapers, and industry contacts. Has frequent contact with local businesses, business organizations, government agencies and the media.

Ralph Mora
Appreticeship & NCCER Training Coordinator

Basic function: Performs all functions for the chapter consistent with compliance, procedures and recruitment relating to registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. Including technical assistance, training or referral to Workforce Development Director. May serve as initial contact in certain functional areas such as NCCER, training, apprenticeship and is encouraged to assist in the recruitment of new members.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures relating to registered apprenticeship programs on behalf of the AGC Multi-Trade Unilateral Apprenticeship Program, including: maintenance of all required records; reporting of appropriate data to State Agencies and administering enrollment process for apprentices.
• Meet with employers, instructors and coordinators to determine apprenticeship goals and needs.
• Oversees apprenticeship computer database accuracy and timeliness.
• Develops bilingual training options as needed.
• Works with public education entities to expand NCCER accreditation and increase awareness among youth about apprenticeship and careers in construction.
• Sends telephone reminder/attendance booster materials for meetings as requested by others.
• Maintain NCCER Master Trainer Credentials for self.
• Identify NCCER Sponsor sites registered in New Mexico; document contact personnel and maintain current records.
• Identify NCCER Training Unit Sites in New Mexico; document contact personnel and maintain current records; establish communication with key personnel.
• Develop marketing materials to promote NCCER materials; promote AGC Instructor Craft Training Classes.
• Recruit, Schedule and instruct ICTP class(es)
• Identify sites requiring NCCER visual/on site annual inspection; arrange travel and conduct inspections; and maintain records.
• Maintain current files on all related NCCER activity and forms.
• Develop data base of NCCER related partners.
• Responsible for NCCER compliance with policies and procedures relating to AGC’s designation as an accredited sponsor. Order training materials, coordinate billing records and manage inventory.

Internal relationships: Works closely with the Workforce Development Director and NCCER Master Trainer Apprenticeship Contacts to maintain and implement member apprenticeship services. Provides guidance in decisions associated with certified apprenticeship and NCCER accreditation.

External Relationships: Communicates frequently with members and other individuals about apprenticeship and training issues. Works daily with experts in apprenticeship program subject areas of educational and government institutions.

Kelly Roepke
Office Manager/Event Coordinator

Basic function: Provides a wide variety of detailed administrative, event planning and clerical tasks to ensure a reliable and credible experience to members and all who come in contact with the Chapter. Responsible for directing incoming communication to the appropriate responsible staff. Responds to routine member requests regarding products/services, registrations and/or meetings and events. Coordinates direct mail and fax-on-demand. Supports and assists other administrative assistants on an as needed basis.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Analyzes association business and member program services to identify data transactions and determine the feasibility of computer support.
• Customizing computer databases, training & human resource service.
• Assists staff and members in computer usage.
• Generates special reports.
• Oversees telephone/front desk Receptionist.
• Receives and distributes incoming mail and dispatches outgoing mail.
• Inventory & maintenance support for office and buildings.
• Maintains Chapter calendar & schedules use of conference room.
• Establishes and maintains Chapter files.
• Provides Meeting & Special event support for Chapter Directors.
• Generates telephone reminders/attendance booster materials for all upcoming meetings.

Internal relationships: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer working closely with her to maintain and implement member services. Works with all Directors to provide computer support and response to member queries.

External Relationships: Have frequent contact with members and other individuals and organizations with whom the Chapter communicates.