
ABOUT
ABC NORTH FLORIDA
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Driven by Excellence.
Rooted in North Florida.
MISSION & HISTORY.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members.
Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org.
Through political advocacy, workforce development, safety training, and a strong peer-to-peer network, ABC is committed to advancing the construction industry and protecting the interests of its members.
NATIONAL
CHAPTER
ABC North Florida Chapter has been proudly serving commercial contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners across the Panhandle since its founding in 1985.
As a member-driven organization spanning 23 counties, our mission is to be the leading voice promoting the merit shop philosophy throughout North Florida. We are dedicated to providing top-tier workforce development programs, advocating for pro-business policies, and cultivating a strong, safety-first construction culture in our region.
Through hands-on training, community partnerships, and member-focused networking events, ABC North Florida empowers professionals at every level of the construction industry to thrive.
From Pensacola to Tallahassee and everywhere in between, we’re building better together.
BOARD
MEMBERS.
ABC North Florida’s Board of Directors is made up of dedicated leaders from across the construction industry who volunteer their time and expertise to serve both our association and the broader community. These individuals are champions of the merit shop philosophy, advocates for workforce development, and trusted voices in their industries.
As business owners, executives, and community leaders, they help guide the strategic direction of our chapter and ensure our mission is carried out with integrity, impact, and excellence.

Kent Simmons
2026 Chair
Commercial Door Systems
Pensacola, FL

Chad Neukirch
2026 Vice Chair
Hensel Phelps
Panama City, FL

Ben White
2026 Secretary
TSpark Enterprises
Tallahassee, FL

Cyndi Knox
2026 Immediate Past Chair
Shaffield Building Specialties
Tallahassee, FL

Walker Bridges, CPA
Board Treasurer
Lanigan and Associates
Tallahassee, FL

Davisson Dunlap III
Chapter Attorney
Dunlap & Shipman
Tallahassee, FL

Matt Beard
Cardella Construction Co
Panama City, FL

AJ Brown
Wharton-Smith, Inc
Pensacola, FL

Kelvin Enfinger
Greenhut Construction Company
Pensacola, FL

Tyler Gautier
Ajax Building Co
Tallahassee, FL

Bruce Kuhnel
Wenmils, LLC
Port St Joe, FL

Clark Merritt
Specialty Ceilings
Pensacola, FL

Norman McMillian
CSI Contracting, Inc
Quincy, FL

Russ Powell
Southern Standard Construction
Tallahassee, FL

Steve Peranich
Morette Company
Pensacola, FL

Chris Sumner
Culpepper
Tallahassee, FL




