Overview
The Construction Management Program Advisory Board was highlighted during the 2012 ACCE accreditation visit as a “strength of the program.” Composed of a broad representation of local industry, it is engaged and committed to the success of the program.
Formed in the late 1990s to promote the development of the Construction Management program, the Board was restructured in 2010 into a chartered, self-governing body of industry and construction/facility association professionals. Its mission is to advise the program on the direction of the industry as a whole and provide advice directly to the program in seven strategic areas.
- Periodic review of the Construction Management curriculum and accreditation
- Review of any new Construction Management curricular or programmatic initiatives proposed by CCAPS
- Identification of ways to integrate the larger industry community into the program by coordinating with student groups, faculty, and staff on such matters as fundraising, scholarship/endowment development, academic outreach, public relations, and enrollment growth
- Setting standards and policies for membership on the Board
- Serving as a resource on issues brought to the Board by CCAPS or other collegiate or private and public stakeholders
- Identification of potential faculty, particularly adjunct faculty
- Facilitation of industry activities in support of students and learning
Seats on the Advisory Board are held by an organization, rather than by an individual. Seats are held on a three-year renewable basis. There are presently 50 seats chartered, with additional ex-officio members consisting of University staff and representatives of departments and colleges. The student and alumni groups are represented on the Board, with the group presidents serving a one-year term.
Four standing committees designated in the charter meet on an as-needed basis: an Executive Committee, Academic Committee, Development Committee, and Student Activities and Outreach Committee. Ad hoc committees may be formed at any time to explore specific issues or initiatives.
Annual Board Meetings
Two meetings of the full Advisory Board are held each year.
Fall Board Meeting: November 2, 2023
This meeting was held via Zoom. Member companies at the end of their three year term were reappointed to the Board. Reports of program activity and enrollments were given. Fund-raising opportunities were shared. A curriculum review of the program was announced, and breakout sessions discussed specific areas of the program; planning and scheduling, estimating, technology and surveying, curriculum structure, and safety. Reports on the mentor program and alumni activities were shared.
There were 35 attendees. Meeting minutes available on request.
Spring Board Meeting: May 22, 2024 - 25th Anniversary Celebration
This meeting was held in person at Northrop Auditorium, on the Minneapolis Campus. A resolution of support for the program was shared with the Board supported by remarks from three speakers. Robert Stine, Dean of the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, recognized and thanked the Advisory Board for their curriculum recommendations, for supporting students with scholarships, internships, and construction site tours, and for hiring Construction Management graduates. William Scherling, one of the first graduates, spoke with gratitude for the positive impact of the program on his career, for the flexible way the classes are offered, and for Faculty Director Peter Hilger’s vision, leadership and care for students. Peter Hilger shared ten key achievements of the program, including enrollment, and scholarship statistics, accreditation, the WEC writing initiative, student competitions, and the study abroad opportunity. The formal remarks were followed by a networking reception sponsored by Board companies ICS, Kraus-Anderson, Adolfson & Peterson Construction, and McGough.
There were 25 attendees. Meeting minutes available on request.
Advisory Board Membership
Board membership in summer 2023 stood at 50 members.
| Member Organization | First Represented | Current Representative (Primary/Alternate) |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfson & Peterson | 2002 | Ben Bowman, Mark Liska |
| Advanced Design Contracting | 2021 | Foster Hackett |
| AGC MN - Associated General Contractors Minnesota Chapter | 2005 | Matt Semerad* |
| American Engineering Testing, Inc. | 2010 | Rob Flickinger, Mike McCarthy |
| Ames Construction | 2011 | Paul Kolias* |
| APi Construction Company | 2012 | Jake Castle, Oliver Warzecha |
| AWC - Association of Women Contractors | 2007 | Laura Karow |
| Braun Intertec | 2002 | Dan Martin |
| C. S. McCrossan | 2015 | Kenny Beck, Katy Maus |
| CFMA - Construction Financial Management Association | 2012 | John Markert |
| Colliers International | 2019 | Mark Parten |
| CPMI | 2002 | Andy Faulkner, John Stelten |
| Dakota County Technical College | 2021 | Scott Holm** |
| EDEN Resources | 2021 | Mariaha Dean** |
| Egan Company | 2002 | Reid Romer |
| Empirehouse, Inc. | 2002 | Mike Gilbert |
| Greiner Construction | 2019 | Hans Siefker |
| Habitat for Humanity | 2013 | Jake Kirchgessner |
| Hennepin County | 2016 | Gilbert Odonkor* |
| HGA Architects and Engineers | 2013 | Joe Tarlizzo, Dale Wenkus |
| IFMA - International Facilities Management Association | 2011 | Laura Magnuson |
| JE Dunn Construction | 2012 | Brett Dunlap* |
| KMS Construction | 2021 | Ken McCraley |
| Knutson Construction | 2012 | Mark Custer, Katya Pilling |
| Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. | 2002 | Patrick Mulcahey* |
| Loeffler Construction & Consulting | 2019 | Ben Nordquist |
| MCA - Minnesota Construction Association | 2012 | Jennifer Wothe, Corinna Hastings |
| McGough Companies | 2004 | Dan McKay |
| Meyer Borgman Johnson | 2012 | Cullen O'Neill, Murphy Curran |
| MMCA - MN Mechanical Contractors Association | 2012 | Matthew Marquis |
| MN Department of Transportation | 2010 | Michael Beer |
| Mortenson Construction | 2012 | Avin Kallenbach, Joe Pritzkow |
| MSA - Minnesota Subcontractors Association | 2010 | Nick Frattalone, Tony Grazzini |
| Opus Design Build | 2005 | Jeremy Cunningham** |
| PCL Construction Services, Inc. | 2005 | Brandi Rutten*, Sean Scott |
| Pulte Homes | 2013 | Mike Barden |
| PWS | 2021 | Lee Meyer |
| RJM Construction | 2013 | Brian Recker* |
| Ryan Companies US, Inc. | 2010 | Ben Terry, Mike Cairl |
| SRF Consulting | 2022 | Curt Sohn |
| SullivanDay Construction | 2019 | Steve Day |
| Target Corporation | 2010 | Gen McJilton* |
| Tri-Construction | 2021 | Calvin Littlejohn |
| UM Capital Planning and Project Management | 2012 | Scott Everson, Richard Johnson |
| UM College of Science and Engineering | 2012 | Ann Johnson |
| Watson-Forsberg | 2010 | Dale Forsberg |
| Weis Builders, Inc. | 2012 | Nikki Hauck, Chris Krieg |
| Wells Concrete | 2021 | Greg Roth, Mike Mortensen |
| Xcel Energy | 2015 | Dan Schilling |
* Alumni
** Faculty member