Elizabeth Justis
Scaffold Resources, Lanham, MD

Elizabeth Justis is currently on her 9th year working as Business Development Manager for ASA member company, Scaffold Resource.  Elizabeth has served on the ASA Baltimore Board of Directors for 7 years, as well as several committees. She is a Past President for ASA Baltimore (2019-2020) and recently was awarded the prestigious “President of the Year” Award in 2021. Elizabeth brings to the Board, many years of construction experience as well as marketing, sales & growth knowledge. Elizabeth also has a great deal of association structure and concept-knowledge and understanding, working for a trade association previously before her career began at SR.

She currently lives in Salisbury, MD with her husband Robbie, and her 3 children, Bethany (18), Austin (8) and Landon (6). Besides running around to all her kids’ activities, she enjoys golfing, fishing, traveling, the beach, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys giving back to the community as she volunteers locally in her church nursery as well as at local elementary schools in their “Read to Succeed” Program.

Courtney Little
ACE Glass Construction Company, Little Rock, AR

Courtney Little is CEO and General Counsel for ACE Glass Construction and Centerline Systems Manufacturing companies in Arkansas. He is also involved with glass and PET plastic recycling throughout his region. Courtney previously practiced construction and real estate law and is still licensed in his state. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Government Advocacy Committee of the ASA (American Subcontractors Association) and Board Member of its education foundation, FASA. Courtney is also involved with several local, regional, and national construction and recycling organizations, peer groups, and ministries.

Shelia Ohrenberg
Sorella Group, Overland Park, KS

Sheila Ohrenberg is the President of Sorella Group, Inc. She is responsible for providing the vision and strategic direction of the company, maintaining and reinforcing the company culture, leading the team, and overseeing decisions regarding the organization’s future growth.

Since starting Sorella Group, Ms. Ohrenberg has led her team in ensuring on-time delivery of high quality construction projects. She has done so while working collaboratively with team leaders to build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and the community. Under Ms. Ohrenberg’s leadership, Sorella Group Inc. has diversified its portfolio of work to include specialty and interior finishes for high-profile projects in the commercial, education, healthcare, military, and science and technology sectors.

With her leadership and hands-on management style, Sorella Group Inc. has earned recognitions and awards, including the”2020 Outstanding Women in Construction, US Army Corps of Engineers “Building Achievement”, Associated Builders and Contractors Step Program Safety Awards and Kansas Women-Owned Construction Company of the year in 2013 and 2018.

Ms. Ohrenberg has also served on many boards and executive committees to support important community and social organizations. These include the Workforce Development City of Kansas City, Missouri. Habitat for Humanity Restore, Minority Coalition, National President Women Construction Owners and Executives, and Kansas City American Subcontractors Association.

Patty Peterson
Tindall Corporation, Petersburg, VA

After becoming a Certified Drafter & Designer at Porter and Chester Institute, Ms. Peterson went to work in Ceco Concrete’s Hartford, CT engineering department in 1987, where she coordinated many large commercial & industrial projects throughout New England. During this time she attended Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) at night to pursue an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technologies. In 1995, Peterson moved to Virginia and began working for Tindall Corporation, a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Manufacturer, where she later became a Project Manager, working on projects throughout VA, MD, and NY. She later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technologies from Old Dominion University.

In 2004 Ms. Peterson became a Senior PM, was later promoted to Director of Organizational Development, and is now the Director of Quality Standards, Training & Certifications. She has served as a Board Member at Large and on the executive track as a member of the ASA of Metro Washington Chapter.

Jennifer Swinney
CBT, CDS, CIT – ASA San Antonio

Jennifer Swinney currently serves as the Executive Director for the San Antonio Chapter of the American Subcontractors Association.  Her background includes over 14 years of association management and leadership, including regional and national officer positions held with the National Association of Women in Construction.   Jennifer entered the construction industry in 1999, serving as the accountant for a national construction safety company and volunteering for construction associations.  In 2015, she made the leap to run the San Antonio ASA, and in the past 7 years the membership has more than doubled, making it the largest the chapter has ever been in its 40 year history, fundraising events are sold out with waiting lists, and membership enthusiasm is at all time high!  Jennifer credits her board and the committee team for the success of the chapter, and for making her job “an absolute dream come true!”

Andrew Christ, ASA Treasurer/Secretary
Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Co.
Independence, MO 

Mr. Christ graduated from Kansas State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction science and management.  Before joining Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Co, he worked for a large General Contractor and helped deliver over $450 million in various projects throughout the United States.  Mr. Christ has been involved in the commercial construction industry since 2004 and became an ICC Accredited Commercial Building Inspector in 2010.  Mr. Christ currently serves as Vice President for the ASA of Greater Kansas City.

Tony Vermaas, ASA Executive Committee Member-at-Large
Sobie Company
Caledonia, MI

Tony Vermaas has been President/CEO and CFO for the Sobie Company since January 1, 2016, serving as CFO in the six months prior to taking over ownership from Austhof family. He has served on the West Michigan chapter of ASA since July 2016 serving as President from July 2018-June 2019. He is also a current board member of the ABC West Michigan chapter and has served in that capacity since January of 2017. Prior to his various roles with Sobie Company, Mr. Vermaas spent fifteen years running a number of service based national and international marketing and advertising firms.