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Terron White Leads AGCMO Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
ST. LOUIS – The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) today announced that Terron White has joined the statewide construction association as Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. The announcement was made by Leonard Toenjes, CAE, AGCMO President.
White brings a wealth of experience from his background in construction, project management, and facilities. His career includes pivotal roles at CareSTL Health where he served as Director of Facilities, and The UP Companies, where he served in business development.
In addition to his professional achievements, White is an active member of the community, recognized as a 2023 St. Louis American Salute to Young Leader Awardee and a co-founder of The Young Business Professionals of St. Louis. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Ranken Technical College, a completion of an apprenticeship through IBEW Local 1, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.
“Terron’s experience in the construction field made him the ideal candidate for this position,” said Toenjes. ”At CareSTL Health, Terron partnered with the industry regarding recruitment, retention and succession planning. At The UP Companies, he executed new initiatives and worked with key organizations like Building Union Diversity (BUD), MOKAN Construction Contractors Assistance Center and CCDI (Construction Career Development Initiative) to increase MBE (minority business enterprise) and WBE (women’s’ business enterprise) recruitment.
“Terron’s dedication to both professional excellence and community service positions him as a key leader in advancing DEI efforts within the construction industry and beyond," added Toenjes.
“He fully understands our current workforce challenges and the phenomenal career opportunities available to all within our industry.”
The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) represents the united voice of the construction industry throughout the state of Missouri. AGC of Missouri represents nearly 550 commercial, industrial, highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors, industry partners and related firms in 110 counties across the state of Missouri. AGCMO operates offices in St. Louis, Jefferson City and Springfield. Visit: www.agcmo.org
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AGC of Missouri offices are located at:
1221 Jefferson Street 3171 East Sunshine Street, Ste. E127 6330 Knox Industrial Dr., Ste. 200
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 Springfield, Missouri 65804 St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Telephone: 573.636.3188 Telephone: 417.425.3390 314.781.2356
Toll Free: 844-60-MOAGC
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