2026 national convention honored outstanding leadership, innovative chapters, ethical practices, and dedication to safety
As the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) celebrates its 60th anniversary, it reflects on six decades of advocacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the subcontracting community. Since its founding in 1966, ASA has worked to strengthen the subcontracting and construction industries by promoting fair business practices, advancing education, advocating for policies that protect subcontractors, and fostering collaboration throughout the industry. At the heart of ASA’s success are the dedicated individuals, companies, and chapters whose leadership, innovation, and service continue to move the industry forward. During SUBExcel 2026, ASA’s national convention, the association proudly recognized those who exemplify its mission and are helping build a stronger future for subcontractors nationwide.
From lifetime service and chapter leadership to innovation, advocacy and community engagement, the awards celebrated contributions that strengthen ASA and elevate the subcontracting industry.
Highest honors
Richard Stocktenberg of ASA Midwest Council received ASA’s highest honor, the John H. Hampshire Distinguished Lifetime Service Award, recognizing an outstanding lifetime contribution to ASA and the subcontracting industry. The award honors the vision of ASA’s founders and sustained commitment to advancing that vision. Rusty Plowman of ASA of Colorado received the Timmy L. McLaughlin Exemplary Leadership Award, which recognizes exemplary leadership and honors the memory of ASA’s former president.
The ASA Outstanding Service Awards recognized Robert Hughes of ASA of Arizona and Patrick Kiley of ASA Houston Chapter for exceptional contributions to the association. Drew Lewis received the 2025–2026 ASA President’s Award, presented by outgoing President Andrew Christ to recognize an individual whose support was especially valuable during his term.
Jennifer Swinney, executive director of ASA San Antonio, received the CEO Appreciation Award for her commitment to strengthening her chapter and supporting ASA nationwide. Her contributions include volunteer service on the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association (FASA) board, mentorship of fellow chapter executive directors and collaboration across the association.
Chapter excellence and leadership
ASA of Baltimore was named Chapter of the Year in the 50–100-member category, while ASA of Colorado earned Chapter of the Year honors for chapters with more than 100 members. The Chapter President of the Year awards went to Jared Butterworth of ASA of Southwest Florida (50–100 members) and Bethany Beck of ASA San Antonio (more than 100 members).
Executive Director of the Year recognition went to Allison Morse of ASA of Austin (50–100 members) and Jennifer Swinney of ASA San Antonio (more than 100 members). Brandi Monroy of ASA of Arizona received the New Executive Director of the Year award. Eddie Trejo of ASA Houston Chapter was recognized with the Chapter Leader/Mentor Award.
Individual chapter honors included Thomas Nolan of ASA North Texas as Extraordinary Young Leader, and a tie for Recruiter of the Year between Kevin Rushton of ASA Austin and Ted Dunnam of ASA San Antonio. The Above & Beyond Award also ended in a tie, recognizing Camilo Carvajal of ASA North Texas and Jan and Todd Meuth of ASA San Antonio.
Innovation, education and community impact
Three chapters shared the Innovation Award: ASA North Texas for “GC Connect – Speed Networking with GCs,” ASA Houston Chapter for its reimagined PAC fundraising initiative, and ASA of Arizona for its ASA Podcast. The Social Event of the Year went to ASA North Texas for GC Night, while ASA San Antonio earned Educational Event honors for its Master Builders Course.
ASA Houston Chapter received the ASA in the Community Award for its “Brianna Built It” Holiday Fundraiser. ASA San Antonio was recognized for its Women Only Golf Clinic and Women in Construction Week activities. ASA New Mexico earned the Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Event Award for its Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and ASA Houston received the Workforce Development Event Award for its SUBContractor Excellence Awards.
Ethics, safety and general contractor partnerships
Eleven subcontractors received ASA’s 2025–2026 Certificate of Excellence in Ethics for demonstrating high standards of integrity:
- ACE Glass Construction Corporation (Little Rock, Arkansas);
- Bazan Painting Company (St. Louis, Missouri);
- Blauch Brothers (Harrisonburg, Virginia);
- Haley-Greer, Inc. (Dallas, Texas); Holes Incorporated (Houston, Texas);
- Kent Companies (Grand Rapids, Michigan);
- Markham Contracting Company, Inc. (Phoenix, Arizona);
- Platinum Drywall (Maumelle, Arkansas);
- Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. (Rockville, Maryland);
- South Valley Drywall, Inc. (Littleton, Colorado); and
- Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. (Loomis, California).
The ASA Safety Recognition program honored member companies identified by their chapters for extraordinary commitment to safe jobsites and safety education:
- Affton Fabricating & Welding Company, Inc. (Midwest Council);
- Alterman, Inc. (San Antonio); Miller Bonded, Inc. (New Mexico);
- Prime Controls (North Texas); Polk Mechanical Company (Houston); and
- Florida Service Painting Inc. / Service Contracting Solutions (Southwest Florida).
ASA also introduced national General Contractor Recognition, underscoring the importance of strong relationships between general contractors and subcontractors. The inaugural honorees were Sundt Construction, nominated by ASA of Arizona, and Rogers O’Brien, nominated by ASA North Texas.
Advocacy and industry service
ASA’s advocacy honors recognized Tom Freund of ASA San Antonio with the Subcontractor Federal Advocate Award and Fred Wilshusen of ASA North Texas with the Subcontractor State Advocate Award. Eric Travers of Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter received the 2025–2026 Attorneys’ Council Award.
The evening also spotlighted FASA Cares, which supports initiatives addressing workforce development, mental health and suicide prevention, women in construction and emergency preparedness. The foundation reported grants supporting chapter initiatives in 2025–2026 and set a goal of awarding $25,000 in grants during the current fiscal year.
Together, the honorees reflect the broad reach of ASA’s chapters and members—and the innovation, integrity, service and leadership driving the subcontracting industry forward.
