Local Contractor Sworn in as ABC National Chairman
James (Jim) Elmer , founder and president of James W. Elmer Construction Co., Spokane, Wash., was sworn in as Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) national chairman at ABC’s 2010 National Convention in San Diego on February 3. Elmer’s 38 years of construction experience includes working on several heavy industrial construction projects involving fossil fuel and nuclear power plants.
Elmer began his involvement with ABC in 1986, and served as chairman of several committees, including the Government Affairs Coordinating Committee. He has also served as a member of ABC’s board of directors and the Legislative Committee. In 1998, ABC presented him with the National Grassroots Member of the Year Award. At the chapter level, Elmer served as 1991 chairman of ABC’s Inland Pacific chapter. In 1998, the chapter awarded him the Bo Engstrom Award for extraordinary service.