ABC of Louisiana represents over 500 member firms We are the front line soldier for the merit shop construction industry. We advocate for the Louisiana construction industry by actively lobbying the Louisiana legislative and executive branches to promote and defend the merit shop in Louisiana. ABC has a long history of successes with the Louisiana legislature having worked on legislation such as: Tort Reform, Right-to-Work, and Prevailing Wage Repeal. Our most recent success is helping to ensure the Louisiana construction industry remained essential and operating during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide shutdowns.
ABC of Louisiana staffs a full-time lobbyist to advocate for and defend the merit shop construction industry of Louisiana.
2025 ABC of Louisiana Board of Directors:
Chair: Michelle Hardy, Turner Industries
Chair-Elect: Bill Mardis, Donahue/Favret Constructors
Secretary: Pete Denham, ISC Constructors
Treasurer: Wes Mincin, Performance Contractors
Legislative Vice Chair: Bryan Hodnett, DFC Contractors
Jamie Christovich, Landis Construction
John Freeman, Brown & Root Industrial Services
Joel Thames, Performance Contractors
Lance Arvel, EXCEL Group
ABC of Louisiana Staff:
Carson DeLarue
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Macie Morgan
Communications