The 1980's
With the election of President Reagan, AGC members were hopeful for the future of the country but knew it would be a long, slow recovery out of the recession. These tough times saw many contractors go under and the association was forced to make significant operational changes. Throughout this, they also found new ways to engage with members through community service projects, the formation of the AGC Young Execs and the inaugural Heritage Night event.
Ronald Reagan meets with AGC Executive Vice President Hubert Beatty and AGC President
Ronald Reagan meets with AGC Executive Vice President Hubert Beatty and AGC President
1980
AGC partners with Spokane Unlimited to fund a study to determine the best use of Riverfront Park, primarily to determine the feasibility of converting the location into an amusement park.
1987
The first AGC Young Executives Committee was formed with a focus on community service and brining more young people into the association.
1981
The AGC Scholarship Foundation was created to help support students as they pursue a college career in construction management or engineering.
Following the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980, AGC members helped rebuild much of the infrastructure that was destroyed during the event.
1988
The first “Old Timers” night is held at the Ridpath Hotel in Spokane. What will eventually become Heritage Night, this event was started to honor the retired members of the association and celebrate their contribution to the industry.
1982
The AGC’s Crime Prevention Committee raises $6,000 to purchase the first K-9 for the Spokane County Sheriffs office.
1986
The long recession of the 1980’s has taken it’s toll on the construction industry and on the AGC, dropping the budget levels to a 20-year low and requiring them to lay off staff.
Highlights
Presidents
1980 Paul Lydig, Lydig Construcion
1981 Walter Devlin, S & F Construction Co
1982 Donald Wiley, Sceva Construction
1983 W.H. Murphy, Murphy Bros
1984 Jesse Lill, Lill Construction Co.
1985 Michael Murphy, Inland Asphalt Co.
1986 Bernard Levernier, Levernier Construction
1987 Steve Goebel, Robt. B. Goebel Construction
1988 James T. Welsh, Garco Construction
1989 David R. Shea, Shea Construction
New Members
1981 Modern Dry Wall, Inc.
1984 Dew Drop Sprinklers and Landscaping
1984 AAA Sweeping, LLC
1984 North Star Enterprises, Inc.
1984 Tommer Construction Company
1985 Central Washington Asphalt, Inc.
1985 Inland Empire Fire Protection
1985 Associated Underwater Services, Inc.
1985 Tri States Rebar, Inc.
1985 North Central Construction, Inc.
1985 Northwest Fence Co., Inc.
1986 Graham Construction & Management, Inc.
1987 Travelers Bond
1987 L.A.C. Drywall, Inc.
1988 Eller Corporation
1988 Spokane Concrete Cutting, Inc.
1988 Clearwater Summit Group, Inc.
1988 Cameron-Reilly LLC
1988 Flynn BEC LP