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DCA’S PROUD HISTORY
The Delaware Contractors Association (DCA) was created in 1969 with the merger of two of Delaware’s most respected construction trade associations: the Allied Industries of Delaware (1932) and the Delaware Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (1934).
DCA is an association comprised of general and subcontractors involved
in heavy, highway, commercial, industrial and utility construction, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the construction industry. Our membership includes allied and merit shop firms of all sizes, companies spanning multiple generations and those new to the construction community. We are a nonprofit organization run by a Board of Directors whose members are elected annually by the membership. An Executive Committee and officers are elected from within the Board. DCA is organized to bring a voice of strength and unity to the construction industry in Delaware, while holding a commitment to excellence.
In addition, we’re dedicated to serving the needs of the construction community through communication, leadership, government and public relations, education, workforce development, training and networking opportunities. We keep our members closely apprised of industry issues and governmental matters. Information bulletins are regularly published in the DCA PunchList (weekly e-newsletter) and on the website, www.e-dca.org.
DCA maintains an effective and viable rapport with state, county, local and federal governmental officials in both the executive and legislative branches. All these government stakeholders recognize us for our leadership and contributions to the development of government policy.
DCA’s offices are at the intersection of Routes 4 and 7 in the Churchman’s Crossing area of suburban New Castle County, in a facility that offers a large boardroom, a well-equipped classroom and visitors’ offices for its members’ use.
DCA STAFF
Our experienced staff is always available to quickly and effectively address the needs of DCA members and the industry at large.
The DCA Team Includes
Bryon Short
Executive Director
Jamie Chambers
Director of Workforce Development
Marla DiSalvo
Chief Operating Officer
Mary Sheldon
Administrative Assistant
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DCA’s Board of Directors has always been comprised of the most well-respected leaders of Delaware’s construction industry and that trend continues
to the present day.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
John Everhart, President
Merit Construction Engineers, Inc.
Steve Dennis, Senior Vice President
Schlosser & Associates
Alisha Bryson, Vice President
Wayman Fire Protection, Inc.
Joseph Sparco, Vice President
Preferred Electric, Inc.
Terence Gleason, Secretary/Treasurer
Eastern States Construction Service, Inc.
David Kitto, Allied President
Patriot Insulation Contractors, LLC
Joshua Fanelli, Merit Shop President
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Sallie Ann Conner, Associate Member Council
Schneider Trailer & Container Rental, Inc.
Michael Peet, Immediate Past President
ModernControls
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Leonard Brooks
George & Lynch, Inc.
Joseph J. Corrado
Corrado Construction Company
Robert Field
Eastern Highway Specialists, Inc.
Daniel J. Hahn, Sr.
Furness Electric Co., Inc.
Israel Mercado
Santora CPA Group
Michael Petka
Bancroft Construction
Victoria Petrone, Esq.
Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico & Cardea LLC
Anthony Rizzo
Joseph Rizzo and Sons Construction Co., Inc.
Jake Yohe
A-Del Construction Co., Inc.