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Leading The Construction​ Industry in San Diego​

For over 90 years, AGC San Diego and its members have advanced the construction industry in San Diego. The members of this association have built local landmarks, infrastructure, and buildings improving the community for years to come.

The AGC Board of Directors leads the association and its vision to promote a better industry for the professionals who build San Diego's future. The members are active in our committee-driven association to further AGC San Diego's vision and mission within the construction industry daily.

​Acknowledging industry leaders for their contributions to AGC and the construction industry is done annually at the Installation and Member Awards event. The leadership may honor industry leaders with one of two awards, the AGC SIR Award or the AGC President's Award, learn more about both awards and see their prestigious list of recipients.

Installation of 2025 AGC San Diego President Norbert Schulz of FILANC.

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Board of Directors

Past Presidents

AGC National Board of Governors

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SIR  Award

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​The AGC SIR Award is the highest honor an individual can attain within the association and the construction industry. The name "SIR" is derived from an acronym taken from the AGC's creed: "Skill, Integrity, Responsibility."

The award trophy itself is a 15-inch, golden statuette modeled from Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Spirit of Construction."

​The SIR Award is bestowed on industry leaders, both locally and nationally, who have made and continue to make outstanding contributions to the AGC and to the construction industry. 

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(Pictured left to right) Past AGC San Diego CEO Jim Ryan, 2022 SIR Awardee Mark Filanc, J.R. Filanc Construction Company, and 2022 AGC President Kari Kyne, Kyne Construction, at the 2022 Installation Dinner and Member Awards.

​Twenty nine individuals have received this prestigious distinction.
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​#29 - Mark Filanc, AGC Past President 2011, J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc.
​#28 - Tom Anderson, AGC Past President 2007
#27 - Kevin Elliott, AGC Past President 2009 - Watch 2019 Award Presentation
#26 - Jim Ryan, Past AGC San Diego CEO
#25 - Ted Rossin, AGC Past President 2001, Rossin Steel
#24 - John Nelson, Flatiron
#23 - Thomas L. Brown, AGC Past President 2006, Sierra Pacific West, Inc.
#22 - Nigel Cary, AGC Past President 2003, Cox Construction
#21 - John H. Daley, AGC Past President 1990 & 1991, Daley Corporation
#20 - Jack R. Filanc, AGC Past President 1995, J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc.
#19 - Douglas E. Barnhart, AGC Past President 1994, Barnhart-Reese Construction, Inc.
#18 - Peter Filanc, AGC Past President 2002, J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc.
#17 - James West, Community Leader, West & Associates
#16 - John Elliott, AGC Past President 1992 & 1997, Roel Construction Co.
#15 - C.W. (Bill) Burke, Past AGC San Diego Executive Vice President

#14 - Bob Cozens, Industry Leader
#13 - Jim Casey, City of San Diego
#12 - Harold Kvaas, AGC Past President 1971, Kvaas Construction
#11 - S.L. (Shorty) Haehn, S.L. Haehn Construction
#10 - Gene Sapper, AGC Past President 1980 & 1981, Sapper Construction Co.
#9 - C.E. (Ed) Wylie, AGC Past President 1982, C.E. Wylie Construction Co.
#8 - Bruce Hazard, AGC Past President 1947 & 1961
#7 - Bill Cameron, AGC Past President 1965, Cameron Brothers Construction
#6 - S.F. Nielsen, AGC Past President 1956, Nielsen Construction Co.
#5 - Donald L. Daley, AGC Past President 1959 & 1972 & 1973, Daley Corporation
#4 - George Riha, AGC Past President 1976, Riha Construction Co.
#3 - Paul S. Roel, AGC Past President 1964, Roel Construction Co.
#2 - Jim Hughes, U.S. Navy
#1 - Rudy Massman, San Diego County

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President's Award  

The AGC President's Award is a recognition presented to an individual or company that the Specialty Contractors Council and the current President have recognized to have gone above and beyond in their service to the industry.

(Pictured left to right) 2025 AGC President Norbert Schulz, FILANC; Paul Heidemann, C3 Risk & Insurance Services; 2024 President's Award honoree Rae Krushensky of AGC San Diego Chapter, and Larry McMahon, Alliant Insurance Services, at the 2024 Installation Dinner and Member Awards.

2024 - Rae Krushensky, AGC San Diego Chapter, Inc.

2023 - Richard Anderson, Acme Safety & Supply Corp.

2022 - Sandy and Mike Caples, Contractor News & Views

2021 - Mark Payne, Retired - Swinerton

​2020 - John Krueger, Retired - West Coast Air Conditioning Company, Inc.

2019 - Don McKillop, Law Offices of Donald R. McKillop

2018 - Rik Becker, Bergelectric Corporation

2013 - Randy Finch, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP

2012 - Hawthorne Cat

2010 - Randall Construction

2009 - Mike Shaw, Perry & Shaw

2007 - David Bohne, Larson Ludwig & Stokes & Don McKillop, Law Offices of Don McKillop

2005 - Jim Ryan, AGC San Diego Executive Vice President
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2004 - Tom Anderson, Bergelectric Corporation