Construction Leadership Council
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) cultivates the next generation of leaders in the Chicagoland construction industry. The roster consists of over 300 dedicated, talented young professionals who desire to take advantage of all the Chicagoland AGC chapter has to offer.
The CLC is open to young professionals employed by Chicagoland AGC member companies. CLC meetings and events are great opportunities for young professionals to network, exchange ideas, and engage in continuing education. At the same time, the committee is a means by which future leaders are developed, adding value to their companies and industry.
The CLC develops a variety of educational sessions, site tours, networking and philanthropic activities for the benefit of the group and AGC members at large:
- Networking provides a forum for young construction industry professionals to discuss pertinent issues and build relationships with other industry professionals
- Enables up-and-comers to become involved in the Chicagoland AGC and prepare for future leadership roles within the Association
- Professional development opportunities for CLC members results in an enhanced construction workforce throughout the Chicagoland area
- Promotes the construction industry through progressive and innovative programs directed at industry professionals, government agencies, private clientele and the community
- Provides a platform to encourage students to enter the construction field
- Gives back to the community through charitable events
An Evening With Industry Icons 2025
The CLC hosted its third Evening With Industry Icons panel event for emerging leaders in February, moderated by CAGC and National CLC Chair Anthony Alleman, Pepper Construction. This event provided a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain career insight and motivation from some of the most accomplished professionals in Chicagoland's construction industry. Panelists discussed key industry topics, from approaching leadership and workforce development with a person-centered focus to the role of technology innovation in construction, by sharing personal stories from their careers. Attendees enjoyed networking with industry peers and continuing conversations with our panelists after the program concluded.
Panelists:
Jimmy Akintonde, Ujamaa Construction
Mark Evans, Bulley & Andrews
Jim Hill, The Hill Group
Kate Ivanova, McHugh Construction
2024 Philanthropy: Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup
Chicagoland AGC's CLC hosted a beach cleanup on Thursday, May 23rd as part of the Alliance for the Great Lakes' Adopt-a-Beach program. The group's young professionals gathered on the shores of Lake Michigan at Chicago's iconic Oak Street Beach where they collected 306 pounds of litter in 40 trash bags.
Read the full Chapter Highlight article on CAGC's Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup event from AGC of America here.