CFMA - Valley of the Sun

Remind those students you know that this is their last call to submit an application for a CFMA VoS academic scholarship . Please direct them to this website for complete details. The committee is seeking additional applicants , so please help spread the word pronto.  

John Krecek  President - JFK Electrical Contracting Enterprises John is a third-generation electrician. JFK was the first Certified Green Contractor through the Associated Builders and Contractors and is the first electrical contractor certified in the nation. Past-president of the Arizona Builders Alliance and Life Director where he also serves as board member and committee member with several organizations locally and nationally. John has been married to wife, Debra for 34 years and has a son, Brandon who is key to the JFK organization and a daughter, Ashley, who is a senior at ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation.   2015 Construction Executive of the Year April 30th, 2015 at Talking Stick Resort   Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale, AZ  Join us on April 30th as we celebrate John, along with the other 3 finalists and our Arizona Construction Pioneer Award Winner, Jed Billings of FNF Construction.  ...

Sissie Roberts Shank  President - Chas Roberts A/C & Plumbing Sissie Roberts Shank started with Chas Roberts in summer after seventh grade, filing in the accounting office.   She started doing small programming work and eventually led the company from all manual processes into the computer era.   This enabled her to learn about all the different aspects of the business from a procedural standpoint.   After her father passed away in 1999, Roberts-Shank took the CEO position at Chas. In a "good 'ole boy system", where the previous leader is not only physically imposing, (6'4, 230lbs), but also very knowledgeable on all technical aspects, she was at quite a disadvantage from the onset.   "They are never going to make it", seemed to be the mantra both internally and externally, but Chas Roberts did and it sent a message that no one person is more important than the success of the whole. The company grew from just under $100 ...

Fall Semester Deadline -  April 1 Scholarship Requirements and Application The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) will award an educational scholarship up to $2,500 in value for each semester. (Summer sessions do not qualify.) We acknowledge that one of our primary goals is education. We also acknowledge the need for qualified employees in the construction field. These needs will be filled largely by students graduating from our area schools. We hope these scholarships will prove to be an investment in the Arizona field of construction by providing promising financial/construction professionals with some assistance while completing their studies . The applicant should demonstrate the following qualities and skills: Has received or will receive a diploma from an accredited high school. Have a grade point average between 3.00 and 4.00 (if already enrolled in college or technical school) or GPA between 3.40 and 4.00 (i...

Scott Bourdo  President - Kovach Building Enclosures Scott Bourdo earned his position as president of Kovach Building Enclosures in 2012, after 19 years of hard work, loyalty, and an uncanny "feel" for overseeing the crucial details present in a construction environment. He is the only non-family owner in the company's 46-year history. In his role as president, Scott is responsible for the daily operations; including all financial, field, and manufacturing aspects. The firm, a world-class building enclosure company, provides design assistance, engineering, fabrication, and installation of some of the most complex, yet cost-effective exterior cladding and glazing systems nationwide.   Scott currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chandler Compadres, a non-profit charitable organization, founded in 1980, that helps to build stronger families in the East Valley. He is also a member of the Young President's Organization - Arizona Chapter. In recen...

Bo Calbert  President - McCarthy Building Companies Southwest Region Robert "Bo" Calbert, president of McCarthy Building Companies Southwest Region, oversees the 150 year-old firm's construction operations in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Under his leadership, McCarthy earned the prestigious industry honor of being named 2014 Contractor of the Year by Engineering-News Record Southwest. During his more than 30-years with McCarthy Bo has been involved in building communities across more than 10 states with major projects in healthcare, semiconductor, water/wastewater, solar, education, hospitality and entertainment, laboratory, aviation, office and retail. In addition, his community leadership encompasses involvement in civic, industry and non-profit organizations, including Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Alliance for Construction Excellence, Arizona Builders Alliance, Scottsdale Airport Advisory Co...