As the Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at Tucson Asphalt Contractors, I bring a unique combination of visionary thinking and creativity, complemented by a positive outlook and unwavering commitment to excellence. I actively seek out and assess new opportunities while overseeing the company's strategic direction. I take pride in leading talent acquisition efforts and exploring innovative technologies to drive growth. Recently, I was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal regarding the recruitment of skilled construction workers. Additionally, I manage the company's government relations and public policy advocacy initiatives. In a broader context, I oversee the strategic growth, marketing, community relations, and special projects portfolios.
Many may know me as the former Executive Director of the Arizona Transportation Builders Association or as the founder of the Southern Arizona Construction Career Days. I have over 20 years of experience in association management.
I hold a degree in Communications from the University of Arizona. One of my notable career highlights includes serving as an Assistant Executive Producer Intern for Geraldo Rivera on "Upfront Tonight," which aired on CNBC, where I focused on coverage of the Kosovo War.
Tucson Asphalt Contractors, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer, Current
Chief Information Officer
Vice President of Operations
Director of Communications
Arizona Transportation Builders Association
Executive Director
Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
Executive Director
Honorable Kathleen Dunbar, City Council
Chief of Staff
Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Manager
My Family – the heart and reason for my personal and professional success. Melissa, my wife, and a California native has been in the medical industry for nearly two decades. She is currently employed with Tucson Medical Center as a Business Development Liaison for almost a decade. We first met in late 2009 when I was with the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. Melissa comes from a large family, many living in California and Tucson. We had our daughter, Valentina, in the fall of 2014. She is now ten years old and is best defined as full of life. If you catch Valentina not smiling, you know she is having a “bad” moment. Recently, we have been traveling to Disneyland as season pass-holders. During some of our free time, you find us at the movies, the park, or the University of Arizona sporting events (#beardown).
Arizona Transportation Builders Associations "Ditch Digger of the Year" Award (Contractor Member of the Year) 2022
2018 Community Builders Award, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
2018 Executive of Excellence Finalist
2011 President’s Award Arizona Transportation Builders Association
Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2017, 2015, 2011, and 2007
Greater Tucson Leadership Graduate, 2007
Committee for Real Regional Transportation, Tucson Metro Chamber, 2003
Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, Founder
Transportation Infrastructure Professionals, Creator
Pima JTED Foundation Board, Current
Regional Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee, Current
American Public Works Association - Tucson, Board Member, Past
Arizona Construction Trades Board Member, Past
Pima County Workforce Investment Board, Past Board Member
Arizona Transportation Builders Association Regional Committee, Past Chair
Arizona Transportation Builders Association, Past Board Member
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board, Past
City of Tucson Transportation Bond Oversight Committee, Past
Tucson Young Professionals Board of Directors, Past
Urban Land Institute Advisors, Past
Institute for Organization Management, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Past
Tucson Meth Free Alliance Legislative Task Force, Past
City of Tucson Alarm Advisory Committee, Past Chair
RSL U6 Soccer Coach
Sierra Linda Homeowners Association, Treasurer
Big Brother, Big Sister Board of Directors
Healthiest Town in America Board of Directors, Chaired
Empire Heights Neighborhood Association Board of Directors
Amphitheater Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors
Metropolitan Tucson YMCA Board of Directors
Ramon A Gaanderse
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