Thomas "Murph" Murphy has been named the ABC National Chair for 2026.
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors has elected Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group in Scottsville, New York, as its 2026 national chair. The vote took place during the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Marco Island, Florida.
Murphy, who began his career in the field, said he aims to support ABC’s advocacy efforts and expand the organization’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential during his term.
ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman congratulated Murphy and the newly elected officers, calling the committee instrumental in shaping the association’s direction.
The 2026 Executive Committee, taking office Jan. 1, will include:
- Chair: Thomas “Murph” Murphy, Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, N.Y.
- Chair-elect: Brandon Mabile, Performance Contractors Inc., Baton Rouge, La.
- Secretary / Mid-Atlantic vice chair: Lorri Grayson, GGA Construction, Middletown, Del.
- Treasurer: Kenneth Gardiner, Dannible & McKee LLP, Syracuse, N.Y.
- Immediate past chair: David Pugh, Bradley LLP, Birmingham, Ala.
- Mid-America vice chair: Ryan Odendahl, Kwest Group, Perrysburg, Ohio
- Midwest vice chair: Jessica Cannizzaro, Milestone Plumbing Inc., Wauwatosa, Wis.
- Mountain West vice chair: Steve Grauer, Hensel Phelps Construction, Phoenix
- Northeast vice chair: Michael Bennett, CIANBRO, Pittsfield, Maine
- Pacific vice chair: Greg Gutierrez, Truitt Corp., Bakersfield, Calif.
- South Central vice chair: Christopher Martinez, Central Electric, San Antonio
- Southeast vice chair: Kerrick Whisenant, Limestone Building Group LLC, Hartselle, Ala.
- Chapter presidents’ liaison: Shandon Harbour, ABC San Diego
- ABC national president and CEO: Michael Bellaman
