CFMA - Valley of the Sun

2017 Construction Executive of the Year  Finalist #2  Wayne Bell- Ace Asphalt     Wayne Bell is the President of Ace Asphalt which was founded in Phoenix in 1966.  Wayne joined the ACE leadership team in 2005 as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  After a nine year trajectory of proven success and effective management in sales and marketing, he was promoted to President.  As Ace Asphalt's leader, Wayne oversees a multi-state operation, 350 - 450 employees (depending on the time of the year) and one of the largest asphalt contractors in the Southwest.   With over 20 years of experience, Wayne leads the corporate strategy and development efforts across all markets including Arizona, New Mexico, Las Vegas and Texas.  With outstanding customer service as a guide and strong relationships as a path, he makes it a priority for ACE to serve the surrounding communities and its partners.  Wayne is a proponent of bein...

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2017 Construction Executive of the Year  Finalist #1 Brandon Bell - Bell Steel, Inc.     Brandon Bell is an individual with a rare combination of skills and traits that make him a successful leader in whatever endeavor he becomes involved with.  He believes that opportunities abound for those willing to look for and work at achieving those opportunities, and he possesses a great level of humility - motivated not be personal gain or ego, but by bringing the best out in others.    Brandon grew up in Yuma, and moved to Phoenix in 1999 after high school to work at his father's company, United Ornamental Iron.  Brandon learned the business from the ground up, and recognized that in order to grow, the company would need to expand its operations from ornamental iron to structural steel.  As the Company's Estimator and Chief Project Manager, he began taking classes in engineering and construction management at night, and educated...

                                    Fall Semester Deadline Extended -  May 1                                       Scholarship Requirements and Application   The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) will award an educational scholarship 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 th...

Feed My Starving Children Community Volunteer Opportunity      You are invited to pack food and help turn hunger into hope with your own two hands.  Email Diana Bujnovsky to sign up - Thursday, April 27th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm - Friends, spouses, co-workers and children 6 and older are welcome.  It is a fun time for a great cause!   Please note:  Deadline for sign ups is April 20, 2017!

UPCOMING EVENTS Mark Your Calendars April 20, 2017: CFMA Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego Chapters Suicide Prevention Summit Contact: Veronica Casillas April 25, 2017: CFMA Western Michigan Chapter Suicide Prevention Summit Contact: Jennifer Murphy May 23, 2017: NECA Safety Professionals Conference SHARE THE CARE There Will Be No Casseroles Tonight: Food for Thought on Addressing Mental Illness & Suicide In this intimate conversation, a father and his son share their lived experience with mental health issues and suicide attempts , as well as the shame and isolation surrounding their ...