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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

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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
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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.

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Kent Simmons

2026 Chair

Commercial Door Systems

Pensacola, FL

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Chad Neukirch

2026 Vice Chair

Hensel Phelps

Panama City, FL

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Ben White

2026 Secretary

TSpark Enterprises

Tallahassee, FL

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Cyndi Knox

2026 Immediate Past Chair

Shaffield Building Specialties

Tallahassee, FL

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Walker Bridges, CPA

Board Treasurer

Lanigan and Associates

Tallahassee, FL

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Davisson Dunlap III

Chapter Attorney

Dunlap & Shipman

Tallahassee, FL

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Matt Beard

Cardella Construction Co

Panama City, FL

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AJ Brown

Wharton-Smith, Inc

Pensacola, FL

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Kelvin Enfinger

Greenhut Construction Company

Pensacola, FL

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Tyler Gautier

Ajax Building Co

Tallahassee, FL

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Bruce Kuhnel

Wenmils, LLC

Port St Joe, FL

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Clark Merritt

Specialty Ceilings

Pensacola, FL

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Norman McMillian

CSI Contracting, Inc

Quincy, FL

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Russ Powell

Southern Standard Construction

Tallahassee, FL

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Steve Peranich

Morette Company

Pensacola, FL

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Chris Sumner

Culpepper

Tallahassee, FL

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