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2026 Utility Division Agenda

Note:
All Utility Division Sessions will be held in the Eisenhower Room.
* Indicates events registered spouses/guests may attend.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

11:00am - 5:00pm  
  Summit Golf Tournament
*Separate registration required
Everyone registered for the golf tournament will meet at the golf course by 10:30am.
Sponsored by DeWalt
Located at The Grove Park Inn Golf Course
5:00pm - 7:00pm
   Registration Check-In
Located in the Vanderbilt Registration Area
5:30pm - 7:00pm    *All Attendee Welcome Reception - Visit with exhibitors, networking with attendees, and enjoy cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres.
Sponsored by Windle Terry Bimbo Construction Law
Located in Ballroom BC

Friday, July 24, 2026

*Friday's Utility Sessions are Sponsored by  BG Industrial. 

7:45am - 9:00am  
  Registration Check-in (registration desk will be closed after 9 am until the following day)
7:45am - 8:30am
   Attendee Breakfast - Sponsored by Crumpler Plastic Pipe
Located in EXPO Hall
8:30am - 8:45am   Move to Breakout Rooms
8:45am - 9:45am
   Utility Breakout Session: AGC of America Utility Infrastructure/Washington Update, John Chambers, Director AGCA Utility Division
Sponsored by BG Industrial, LLC
9:45am - 10:15am   Coffee Break: Visit with Exhibitors
Sponsored by...
10:15am - 11:00am
   Utility Breakout Session: The Utility Workforce Pipeline: Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities Panel Discussion
Panelist:
Mary-Allyson Chauvin, HR Manager with Langston Construction Co. of Piedmont, LLC
Debbie Cromwell, Director, Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeships with A-B Tech Community College
Joey Chandler, Department Chair, Electrical Systems, Electronics, BioMed & Computer Engineering Technology with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Tamera Edwards, VP HR with MB Haynes
Sponsored by BG Industrial, LLC
11:00am - 12:00pm   Utility Breakout Session: CAGC Utility Update, Bill Stricker, CAGC Utility Division Director
Sponsored by BG Industrial, LLC
12:00pm
   Enjoy Your Day!
 12:30pm - 4:00pm    Young Leader Summit Social at Highland Brewery
Attendees will have volleyball courts for a little friendly competition and cabanas for networking!
Transportation will be provided
*separate registration required
4:30pm - 5:30pm   Get "Schooled" on the Foundation Programs Reception
This reception celebrates the CAGC Foundation workforce programs, taking attendees back to school. Featuring nostalgic classroom decor, "recess" networking, and a "Report Card" showcase, the event highlights Construction Boot Camps and the new CAGC Leadership Academy driving the future of the construction industry.
*All are welcome to attend! 
Located in the Hoover Room
5:30pm - 6:30pm
   *New Member/New Attendee Reception
*For New CAGC Members and First Time Attendees*
Located in the Grand Pre-Function Space
8:00pm - 10:00pm
   *Summer Summit Bash - Sponsored by Ritchie Bros.
Entertainment provided by Emerald Empire Band
Located in the Seely Pavilion

Saturday, July 25, 2026

*Saturday's Utility Session is Sponsored by To be Announced! 

 7:30am - 8:15am   Membership Committee Meeting
Interested in joining this committee? Contact Lawson Pope for more information!
7:45am - 9:00am  
  Registration/Information Desk
7:45am - 8:30am
   Attendee Breakfast - Sponsored by Crumpler Plastic Pipe
Located in the EXPO Hall
8:30am - 9:30am
   Utility Breakout Session: From Tools to Traction: Advancing Technology Adoption and Knowledge Continuity in Utility Contracting
Kathryn Schneider, Director, Forvis Mazars
Jim Wagner, Managing Director, Forvis Mazars
Mark DeVerges, Director, Forvis Mazars
9:30am - 10:00am
   Coffee Break - Sponsored by...
Located in the EXPO Hall
10:00am - 10:30am
   All Attendee General Session Program
- Golf Tournament Awards
- Presentation of Safety Awards 
- Announcement of Scholarship Winners
Located in Ballroom A
10:30am - 10:45am
   Community Impact Awards
Located in Ballroom A
10:45am - 11:00am    Coffee Break - Sponsored by...
11:00am - 11:45am
   *Keynote Presentation: "Leader From the Front", Eddie Penney, Founder of Unafraid & Contingent Group | Speaker & Author | Retired Seal Team 6 Operator**
Located in Ballroom A
     
11:45am - 12:00pm
   Closing Remarks
12:00pm
   Enjoy the Day
5:30pm - 6:15pm
   *Awards Celebration Red Carpet Reception
Located in Vanderbilt Foyer
Sponsored by Lane Construction
6:15pm - 8:15pm   *Dinner & Awards Ceremony
2026 Hall of Fame, Top Young Leader and, Small Business Awards
Located in Grand Ballroom
**This presentation has been approved for one CEU/PDU for HRCI and SHRM.

  SHRM Reverification Provider 2026 HRCI Seal

Carolinas AGC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.