ABC of Louisiana represents over 500 member firms and approximately 80,000 employees. ABC of Louisiana is the front line soldier for the merit shop construction industry. We advocate for the Louisiana construction industry by actively lobbying the Louisiana legislative and executive branches to promote and defend the merit shop in Louisiana. ABC has a long history of successes with the Louisiana legislature having worked on legislation such as: Tort Reform, Right-to-Work, and Prevailing Wage Repeal. Our most recent success is helping to ensure the Louisiana construction industry remained essential and operating during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide shutdowns.
ABC of Louisiana staffs a full-time lobbyist to advocate for and defend the merit shop construction industry of Louisiana.
2024 ABC of Louisiana Board of Directors:
Chair: Bryan Knost, PALA-Interstate
Chair-Elect: B.J. Branigan, Cadence Insurance
Secretary: Scott Callaway, Cajun Industries
Treasurer: Bill Mardis, Donahue Favret Contractors
Legislative Vice Chair: Shane Kirkpatrick, Group Contractors
Jake Reichert, Cajun Industries
Bryan Hodnett, Donahue Favret Contractors
Joel Thames, Performance Contractors
John Cassagne, MMR Constructors
Michelle Hardy, Turner Industries