Members of the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America gathered for the association’s 101st annual convention at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Just over 500 members and associates arrived each day for awards, workshops, installation of new officers and to bid farewell to retiring chapter president and CEO Rich Thorn who has led the organization for 42 years. Joey Gilbert, who has served as vice-president under Thorn for 15 years, will assume the leadership role in March.
“I couldn’t be happier with the way things are transitioning. I have full faith and confidence in Joey and the staff. For me, this last convention is a chance to shake some hands and say good-bye to some old friends,” Thorn says.