May Member Spotlight
Joe Bret, Senior Vice President
Metro Air Conditioning Company
What made you interested in this industry?
I trained as an educator in Drafting, Metal Shop and Wood Shop. No jobs were available in the December after graduation and I needed a job. I went to work as a Draftsman for a Mechanical Contractor in Wichita, Kansas, Central Air. I loved the challenges and it seemed like there was something different happening and to learn every day. It’s still that way. (more…)
Kansas State Stadium Tour
K-State Graduates’ Chyann Ebert, Paul Bird, and Colin Fitzgerald take part in the Bill Snyder Family Stadium Tour. There was a great turnout for this event which included the K-State Student Chapter led by Tom Logan. If you are interested in or have suggestions for future Student Chapter events at either K-State or Pitt State, please feel free to contact Marc Lassalle at mlassalle@mcakc.org
April Member Spotlight
Chyann Ebert
MMC Contractors
What made you interested in this industry?
My dad was a Carpenter before becoming a Farmer. I would get a real sense of pride helping andcompleting small projects with him. It’s because of that experience, that I knew I wanted to do some kind of construction when I grew up. I took a construction course in High School which led me to my first internship as a Drywall Finisher with Hi-Tech Interiors in Manhattan. I enjoyed the work, but knew it was not something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. While at K-State, I joined and became active in the MCAA Club. I had the privilege of attending the MCAA National Convention in Maui where I met Mike Kotubey. Mike offered me an Internship and I knew that this was my opportunity for something new and challenging. Two years and two projects later, I am Full-time employee of MMC Contractors. (more…)
MCA Kansas City Group on Linkedin
The MCA-KC has created an online resource on Linkedin where industry professionals can connect. This Group is designed as a place where area these professionals can network, ask questions and provide suggestions on issues that impact our community.
Join the MCA Kansas City Group on Linkedin today and be a part of the conversation!
1. Strategic Thinking & Planning for Contractors (PDF)
2. The Latest Garrison Report Newsletter
3. Garrison’s “Construction Industry Self-Assessment” (PDF)