WCCA Board of Directors

WCCA’s Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and eight directors, one of whom will be the Past-President, for a total of 11 directors. The board is elected by the full membership in December of each year. Each elected board member serves for a term of two (2) years. Nothing herein shall preclude board members from running for additional terms.

The Board

The WCCA Board of Directors are WCCA Members who represent the members’ best interests. The Board meets monthly to review and discuss the association’s direction, stability, and efforts.

Lane Johnson | Board President

Mountain Valley Contracting

Lane Johnson grew up in rural Colorado and has over 25 years of construction experience. After attending UNC, Lane returned to the Upper Arkansas Valley, working for a local general contractor and eventually settling in at Kiewit as a team member managing projects ranging from several million dollars to multiple projects whose budgets exceeded a billion dollars. Having gained training and experience, Lane sought to return to the small town lifestyle after traveling the country for a decade. Always having close ties to the Grand Valley, Lane moved to the Grand Valley in 2009, He joined Mountain Valley Contracting in 2010.

Randy Ficklin | Board Vice President

Elam Construction

I’ve been in Asphalt Construction since 1986.  I started with being a plant loader operator, moved to plant operator, project manager, and continued my way up to asphalt Plant Operator at Elam Construction.  My wife and I have 6 kids, 23 grandkids and one great grandchild.  I have enjoyed my time in all the jobs I have done in the constructions field.  I officiate basketball in the community and have coached in the past.  Hobbies include working on cars and trucks and a tractor, as well as snowmobiling, hunting, and just spending family time together.

Mark Gardner | Secretary – Treasurer

Whitewater Building Materials

Mark is proud to be the 3rd generation of a family owned business in Grand Junction. He graduated from Mesa State College in 1983 with a degree in accounting. Mark is interested in legislative and regulatory issues and served on CRMCA (Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association) Past Board of Directors and currently serves on CSSGA (Colorado Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association) Board of Directors. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to WCCA and a strong voice in regulations.

Chris Betts | Board Past President

Shaw Construction

Chris Betts has more than 15 years of construction experience. After obtaining a degree in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Chris began as a project manager for a commercial plumbing company. He later moved on to the Kiewit Corporation as a project manager in Denver to build well known projects including the Aurora VA hospital. Wanting to live in Colorado long term, Chris became a Project Manager for Shaw Construction and has now lives happily in Grand Junction.

Dan Quillen | Board of Directors

Wagner Rents

Dan is branch manager of Wagner Rents in Grand Junction; he has been in the construction industry for many years. Dan feels that WCCA is very helpful to members through bringing current knowledge and opportunities to the membership. The strength of the association lies in the project listing. Dan’s experience working as both a supplier and contractor is beneficial to fellow Board members and the membership as a whole.

Derek Hamilton | Board of Directors

Asset Engineering Limited

Derek Hamilton graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a B.S. in Construction Management and a Minor in Business Administration. During his time at Asset Engineering, he has utilized his talents and education to complete multiple successful projects. WCCA has played a critical role in helping him and fellow CMU students navigate from classroom to the field. Derek aims to use his experience as a young construction professional to help educate and guide current students as they prepare to join the workforce.

Cori Elam | Board Member

Asphalt Specialists & Supply, Inc.

Cori obtained a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management and ran restaurants for over 20 years. She has been active in the construction business for 10 years in addition to growing up in a construction family her whole life. Cori feels it is important for the construction companies in Western Colorado to have a unified voice that will be heard and the ability to fight for the members that might not be able to fight for the construction industry on their own. She believes there is strength in numbers, but those numbers need to be organized. She communicates well, is organized, a good listener to businesses, and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She also throws a good party bringing members together. Cori is an active member of the community and has been a part of Kiwanis for several years.

Andrew Walters | Board Member

HUB Insurance/Bonds

Andrew moved to Grand Junction in 2006 to join HUB Insurance. He has a Bachelors in Finance and a Masters in Accounting. Prior to HUB, he was a Surety Bond underwriter for 8 years specializing in small and medium sized contractors. He continued to focus on contractor insurance and bonds as a producer for HUB until he bought Canvas Products in 2012. Being a small business owner was a hard but rewarding undertaking. He sold Canvas Products to one of his employees in 2019 and rejoined HUB as the Surety Manager in 2021.  Construction has always been Andrew’s passion. As a board member, his priority is to be an advocate for the industry and its members. He would also like to find ways to grow our organization and increase interaction between our members. Since moving to Colorado, Andrew married his wife Tracy and they have two young sons named Adam and Ben.

Jacob Davis | Board Member

United Companies

Jacob Davis has grown up in the construction industry on the Western Slope and is currently an estimator and project manager for United Companies. As a Board member he is involved with efforts guiding young adults to the construction industry, showing what the industry has to offer for career paths, and creating avenues to reach the younger generations in order to help reduce the labor shortage the industry is facing. He considers himself to be well organized, detail oriented, and able to work well with others. With this skill set he hopes to work with other board members to reinforce current methods and to create new ideas to reach the younger generations entering the work force.

Lucas Marone | Board Member

Grand Junction Operations for FCI Constructors, Inc.

Lucas was born in Colorado and grew up in Grand Junction. He majored in Construction Management at Colorado State University. Upon graduation in 2007 he accepted a position with the FCI Constructors Grand Junction office. Lucas spent the first 4 years of his career building projects in Edwards, Meeker, Debeque, Grand Junction, and Summit County. In 2011, he transferred with FCI to Denver International Airport. He spent 12 years building on site at the airport, concluding with a leadership role on the $1B Concourse Expansion Program. Lucas recently relocated his family back to Grand Junction. As a Board member Lucas brings a blend of local knowledge and perspective from experiences in a rapidly evolving big city environment. He is interested in continuing to keep our Western Colorado values strong while helping our Builders, Trade Partners, and Businesses stay competitive in a changing market. He hopes to create connections and opportunities for new and upcoming trade partners to thrive. He also hopes to provide some insight to those that want to break into new, larger markets. The construction industry is very challenging and is not getting any easier. Lucas’s goal is to help our industry prosper for future generations on the Western Slope. He is currently not serving on any other boards outside of his position within FCI Constructors’ Senior leadership group.

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Termed WCCA Leadership Positions are voted on the first of December each Year. Candidates may be

nominated for Board Position at any time leading up to Annual Elections

WCCA Presidents

Now & Past

LANE JOHNSON
CHRIS BETTS
JUSTIN VENSIL
DEREK HAMILTON
MERRITT SIXBEY
JESSE NELSON
BRAD KELLER
DAN QUILLEN
WENDI GARCIA
GORDON HARBERT
KATY SCHREINER
DAVE JENKINS
CHAD SAUNDERS
CHAD SAUNDERS
STEPHEN CORN
RICH KELLER
CHRIS SORENSEN
BLAINE BUCK
GAYLE LYMAN
GAYLE LYMAN
RICH KELLER
BILL WOODS
SCOTT BAUMGARDNER
GARRY DeGARMO
GREG MOTZ
TOM LOGUE
TOM LOGUE
KEVIN NOURSE
JOHN NEWELL
FRANK MITCHELL
FRANK MITCHELL
TERRY FLEMING
TERRY FLEMING
BILL ROHR
PAT GOODSON
GARY DEJARNATT
ED GARDNER
RAY PHIPPS
RAY PHIPPS
WILLIAM PROUT
BOB CASTELLA

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JOHN NEWELL
VERN ANDERSON
JIM PATTERSON
VINCE GRAY
TOM HENSHALL
TOM SWENSON
FRED SPERBER
HARRY McCRARY
BILL PRICE
BILL PRICE
VERNE ANDERSON
HENRY BLAYLOCK
AL GRASSO
DUANE SCOTT
BLAINE FORD
VINCE GRAY
HARRY McCRARY
HARRY McCRARY
HENRY BLAYLOCK
AL WHITE
FRED SPERBER
RAY PHIPPS
TED JONES
AUBREY HARWOOD
HAROLD BENSON
BLAINE FORD
BILL SORTER
H.E. ANDERSON
WARREN GARDNER
W.F. HARWOOD
AL CORNELISON
FRED SPERBER
BOB FENDER
MAURICE GARDNER
CARL POLAND
WARREN LOWE
EARL BARBOUR
WARREN LANE

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WCCA Presidents

Now & Past

CHRIS BETTS – 2023
JUSTIN VENSIL – 2022
DEREK HAMILTON – 2021
MERRITT SIXBEY – 2020
JESSE NELSON – 2019
BRAD KELLER – 2018
DAN QUILLEN – 2017
WENDI GARCIA – 2016
GORDON HARBERT – 2015
KATY SCHREINER – 2014
DAVE JENKINS – 2013
CHAD SAUNDERS – 2012
CHAD SAUNDERS – 2011
STEPHEN CORN – 2010
RICH KELLER – 2009
CHRIS SORENSEN – 2008
BLAINE BUCK – 2007
GAYLE LYMAN – 2006
GAYLE LYMAN – 2005
RICH KELLER – 2004
BILL WOODS – 2003
SCOTT BAUMGARDNER – 2002
GARRY DeGARMO – 2001
GREG MOTZ – 2000
TOM LOGUE – 1999
TOM LOGUE – 1998
KEVIN NOURSE – 1997
JOHN NEWELL – 1996
FRANK MITCHELL – 1995
FRANK MITCHELL – 1994
TERRY FLEMING – 1993
TERRY FLEMING – 1992
BILL ROHR – 1991
PAT GOODSON – 1990
GARY DEJARNATT – 1989
ED GARDNER – 1988
RAY PHIPPS – 1987
RAY PHIPPS – 1986
WILLIAM PROUT – 1985
BOB CASTELLA – 1985
JOHN NEWELL – 1984
VERN ANDERSON – 1983
JIM PATTERSON – 1983
VINCE GRAY – 1982
TOM HENSHALL – 1981
TOM SWENSON – 1981
FRED SPERBER – 1980
HARRY McCRARY – 1979
BILL PRICE – 1978
BILL PRICE – 1977
VERNE ANDERSON – 1976
HENRY BLAYLOCK – 1975
AL GRASSO – 1974
DUANE SCOTT – 1973
BLAINE FORD – 1972
VINCE GRAY – 1971
HARRY McCRARY – 1970
HARRY McCRARY – 1969
HENRY BLAYLOCK – 1968
AL WHITE – 1967
FRED SPERBER – 1966
RAY PHIPPS – 1965
TED JONES – 1964
AUBREY HARWOOD – 1963
HAROLD BENSON – 1962
BLAINE FORD – 1961
BILL SORTER – 1960
H.E. ANDERSON – 1959
WARREN GARDNER – 1958
W.F. HARWOOD – 1957
AL CORNELISON – 1956
FRED SPERBER – 1955
BOB FENDER – 1954
MAURICE GARDNER – 1953
CARL POLAND – 1952
WARREN LOWE – 1951
EARL BARBOUR – 1950
WARREN LANE – 1949

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