Leadership for the Massachusetts Construction Career Days (MassCCD) program is provided by a Steering Committee. Four (4) working Subcommittees have been established to undertake the many planning activities required for each of the MassCCD annual events. An Event Coordinator supports the Steering Committee and Subcommittees. The role and structure of the Steering Committee, Event Coordinator, and four Subcommittees is briefly described below.

MassCCD Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides overall leadership and direction for the MassCCD program. Key responsibilities of the Steering Committee include: determining the location of the annual event(s), selecting event dates, and confirming participation by the “Principal Sponsor” organizations (see below).

The Committee is comprised of one representative from each of the Principal Sponsor organizations. The following individuals currently serve on the MassCCD Steering Committee:

Reed Brockman – BSCES/ASCE
*Greg Doyle – FHWA
Mike Lee – EOTPW
Shawn Legein – MACAPA
Mike McGrath – MHD
Jamie Merloni – NELTA
John Blundo – MAAPA
John Pourbaix – CIM
Keith Westrich – MA DOE

* Committee Chair

MassCCD Event Coordinator

The Massachusetts Technical Assistance Program (MTAP), located at the University of Massachusetts Transportation Center (UMTC), is under contract to assist the Steering Committee and provide overall coordination of the MassCCD program activities. As the Event Coordinator, MTAP works through the EOT Director of Training to provide direct support to the Steering Committee and each of the Subcommittees in planning and preparing for the MassCCD events. The Event Coordinator representatives are:

Chris Ahmadjian – MTAP/UMTC
Karen Dodge – MTAP/UMTC



MassCCD Subcommittees

Four (4) Subcommittees have been established to effectively facilitate planning and coordination of activities in preparation of each MassCCD event. The primary responsibilities of the Subcommittees are briefly outlined below:

Budget & Finance Subcommittee

• Prepares Budget for each event.
• Ensures annual funding mechanisms are in place.
• Manages CIM-MassCCD account.
• Reviews and approves all expenditures.

Education Subcommittee

• Works through MA DOE to select participating schools for each event.
• Develops and implements plan of activities to prepare participating schools.
• Identifies key budget items and procures related services (e.g. bussing).

Facilities & Exhibitors Subcommittee

• Procures event facility selected by Steering Committee.
• Prepares Exhibitor registration materials and procedures.
• Develops and implements plan for event site layout and exhibitor locations.
• Identifies key facilities budget items (e.g. safety gear, lunches, porta-johns).
• Coordinates all equipment and services for event facility.

Marketing & Public Relations Subcommittee

• Maintains MassCCD website.
• Develops and implements event display wall.
• Investigates additional funding sources.
• Prepares post event thank-you and pre-event reminders for vendors.
• Prepares plan and implements activities for event media coverage.



MassCCD Subcommittee Members

Subcommittee members include representatives from the MassCCD Principal Sponsors, Member Organizations (see below) and other interested parties. Current Subcommittees members are listed in the table below.

Subcomittee	Members
Budget & Finance	*Greg Doyle – FHWA Shawn Legein – MACAPA Don Mason – Lane Construction Mike McGrath – MHD John Blundo – MAAPA John Pourbaix – CIM
Education	Loretta Dansereau – River East STC Abbie Goodman – TEC Martha Haas – Museum of Science Gary Howe – Franklin County STC Mike Lee – EOTPW *Keith Westrich – MA DOE Tom Misiewicz – River West STC
Facilities & Exhibitors	*Dean Alexandrou – MHD Doug Fay – Operating Engineers Local 98 Carol Hebb – MHD Jamie Merloni – NELTA Bill Mooney – OETC Vincent Scungio – NELTA
Marketing & Public Relations	Reed Brockman – BSCES/ASCE Juan Flores – EOTPW *Ann O’Neill – MHD Lani Scaggs – NELTA

* Denotes Subcommittee Chair



Principal Sponsors –

The “Principal Sponsors” are the lead organizations that support MassCCD and provide substantial financial sponsorship and/or goods & services (equal to or greater than $5,000). Each Principal Sponsor is represented on the Steering Committee. The 2008 Principal Sponsors are:

• Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section/ASCE
• Construction Industries of Massachusetts (CIM)
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• MA Aggregate & Asphalt Producers Association (MAAPA)
• MA Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association (MACAPA)
• MA Department of Education (MA DOE)
• MA Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOTPW)
• MA Highway Department (MassHighway)
• New England Laborers Training Academy (NELTA)
  

Member Organizations – “Member Organizations” are identified as other organizations that provide direct financial support to MassCCD and who contribute a minimum membership amount and/or goods & services (suggested minimum = $1,000). Current and past member organizations include:

• D.W. White Construction, Inc.
• HNTB
• I.U.O.E. Local 4
• J.R.D., Inc.
• Laborers International Union of North America Local 473
• Laborers Local 596
• Massachusetts Highway Association
• Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers
• New England Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP)
• Operating Engineers Local 98
• Palmer Paving
• R. Zoppo Corp.
• SPS New England, Inc.
• S & R Corporation
• The Engineering Center (TEC)
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
  • Boston Society of Civil Engineers (BSCE)
  • MA Association of Land Surveyors & Engineers
    

Exhibitors –

“Exhibitors” are organizations that provide informational displays and/or equipment demonstration displays at the 2008 MassCCD Event. (There is no required direct financial contribution for Exhibitors).