MCA Members – please join us for our 2025 Winter Convention & Annual Membership Meeting in Helena – January 22-24! The Best Western Premier Great Northern Hotel will play host as over 300 members will engage in networking and educational opportunities, as well as recognize their peers during the Excellence In Construction Awards banquet.
Thank You MCA Member Sponsors!
Please help us in recognizing the sponsorship efforts of the following MCA members! Without their continued support, the MCA would not be able to continue bringing the high level of value to our Convention participants:
Convention Keynote Speakers
Check out this year’s lineup of keynote speakers! We will cover everything from communications, leadership, culture, and safety.
Coach Sherrie Winn is a two-time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of The Year, and Amazon three-time Best Selling Author. She is an in-demand internationally renowned speaker who frequently speaks to up to 14,000 people at a time including companies such as StubHub, AnyTime Fitness, New York Life, Edward Jones, and Technicolor. Through her WIN Philosophy ™ and WINNER Principles ™, she shares insider secrets on how to succeed even when the odds seem insurmountable so that your team feels, acts, and conquers their goals like Olympians.
A Missoula native, Nick Taber entered the financial services business at Northern Rockies Financial Group in 2006. He is passionate about helping business owners, professionals, and families reach financial confidence through his emphasis on protecting his client’s ability to accumulate wealth, grow their businesses, and take advantage of opportunities. When he’s not in the office, Nick can be found spending his free time giving back to the Missoula community through coaching youth sports as well as the many organizations he’s involved in.
Ben Northey has enjoyed a four-decade career in construction, excelling in various management roles in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. His expertise spans infrastructure, airports, environmental projects, demolition, and even signature gold courses. Ben is a Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) recognized by the American Institute of Construction. Proud of his impact on places, projects, and people over the years, Ben’s career is a testament to his meticulous planning and dedication to the industry.
Jeff Shoaf took over the reins of the AGC in July 2024 after being with the association for 30 years. With a passion for the construction industry’s ability to transform communities and improve lives, Jeff’s journey from Capitol Hill to AGC leadership highlights his dedication to the sector. He emphasizes AGC’s commitment to honesty and respect, underscoring the importance of member input in shaping beneficial legislation and regulations. This will be Shoaf’s first-ever time addressing the members of the Montana Contractors Association.
Dessert Dash, Associates Raffle, Excellence Awards
Stick around on Thursday evening, January 23rd, for an evening of excitement that has something for everyone. During the reception, keep an eye open for members of the Associates board who will be working the crowd selling tickets for the gun raffle. Proceeds are used to fund the Associates Presidential Scholarships, assisting students looking to explore a future in the trades. The evening continues with the ever-popular Dessert Dash! The Dash is the primary fundraiser for the MCA’s Education Foundation and provides a financial base to help support Build Montana, classroom grants, student AGC chapters, and family-focused construction events. Last, but not least, the evening concludes with the 2024 Excellence in Construction Awards presentation. The MCA recognizes outstanding projects from the previous year, including construction projects in the categories of Highway, Concrete, Building, Environmental, Partnering, and Workforce Development.
Vendor Show to Showcase Construction Services
Nine MCA members and programs will showcase their products and services at the Winter Convention Vendor Trade Show! Don’t forget to swing by and visit with the following vendors and thank them for their support of the MCA!
• RDO Equipment Co. • Tractor & Equipment Co. • EquipmentShare • Farstad Oil, Inc. • Pacific Steel & Recycling • NAWIC – Montana • Steffes Group, Inc. • Contract Design • Montana Contractors Compensation Fund