ABC announced that Jed Dean of Skanska USA Building, Inc., Tampa, Fla., was named ABC’s 2007 Beam Club Member of the Year during the association’s 2008 National Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ABC presents the award each year to the individual who is considered the top membership recruiter.
“We are proud to name Jed as the 2007 Beam Club Member of the Year,” said 2008 ABC National Chairman Bill Fairchild. “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of members like Jed, ABC has grown into one of the most prominent construction trade associations in the nation. Jed’s passion for ABC and his tireless efforts to help build the association serve as an inspiration for all of us.”
Since joining ABC in 1996, Dean has recruited 59 members, including 14 last year. Dean is currently serving as chairman of the chapter’s Membership Committee. Dean frequently travels throughout the chapter’s service area, acting as a “goodwill ambassador,” interacting with both ABC members and prospective members.
Dean was selected from a field of seven regional Beam Club Member of the Year winners, including:
Region 1: Tony Jones, Larry H. Miller Chevrolet Leasing, Utah chapter
Region 2: Mike Webster, Webster Electric, Inc., Iowa chapter
Region 3: Charles Winget, Zachry Construction Corporation, South Texas chapter
Region 4: Jed Dean, Skanska USA Building, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast chapter
Region 5: Rick Treml, Delcard Associates, Inc., Delaware chapter
Region 6: Tim Ely, Beacon Electrical Contractors, Ohio Valley chapter
Region 7: James Solano, A. Pickett Construction, Inc., Eastern Pennsylvania chapter
The Beam Club was established in 1966 to recognize ABC’s top membership recruiters for their commitment to growing the association. By recruiting five new members, ABC members are automatically enrolled in the Beam Club by their chapter. Members receive one point for each new member recruited. Beam Club activity is ongoing from year to year, with members’ point totals continually accruing and advancing members to the next Beam Club award level.