Vienna, VA – The Construction

pace. We have the opportunity

Management

Association

to lead these changes. CMAA

of

America

( CMAA)

has

builds better by setting standards

announced

that

Michael

others choose to follow.”

Mendick, PE, CCM, a district engineer with the Connecticut Department of Transportation( CTDOT), became the new chair of the CMAA Board of Directors at CMAA2026, the association’ s national conference in Denver.

Mendick

In his acceptance speech at CMAA2026 on Oct. 5 in Denver, Mendick suggested the next chapter of CMAA had not yet been written. In the coming year, the board will develop the association’ s next strategic

Mendick has been with CTDOT for more than 30 years, having started as an engineering intern. He is currently overseeing the construction of capital

plan and conduct a comprehensive Brand Identity Study.

Also elected as officers to the CMAA Board of Directors were Don Young, PE,

construction

projects

for

public

CCM, chair-elect; Yashar Hooshvar, PE,

transportation

and

major

facilities

CCM, treasurer; Kara Lentz, PE, CCM,

throughout his state. In this role, he leads the department’ s

secretary; Katie Choe, CCM, vice chair; and David Wissmann, CCM, vice chair.

construction project management efforts

“ CMAA

builds

better

through

overseeing a team of both in-house and

openness,

accountability,

and

public

outside consultant engineers tasked to deliver projects both on time and under budget. Notable projects include the New Haven Railyard Facilities Improvement Program, CTfastrak, a $ 700 million project that produced Connecticut’ s first Bus Rapid Transit system; as well as the WALK bridge program, a $ 2 billion program replacing the oldest movable span on the Northeast Corridor.

A member of the CMAA Board of Directors for five years, Mendick is also very involved in the CMAA Connecticut Chapter, where he previously served as vice president and president. Mendick has been a licensed Professional Engineer( PE) in the state of Connecticut since 2000 and a Certified Construction Manager( CCM) since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

“ CMAA is a community dedicated to building better outcomes for our projects and our profession and I am honored to become your board chair,” Mendick said.“ The needs of the built environment continue to evolve, and we must evolve with them. But it’ s not just about keeping

engagement. And that idea came directly from something I learned at my very first interaction with CMAA. Eleven years ago, I found a home at CMAA. Today, I am filled with optimism for our profession, for our industry, and for this organization. We are builders. We do not simply respond to change— we shape it. We do not simply manage projects— we create infrastructure. And we do all of this because CMAA builds better in how we lead, how we collaborate, and how we serve the public,” Mendick shared with attendees.“ CMAA’ s next chapter begins with us. Let us make it bold. Let us make it purposeful. And let us make it something we will be proud to pass on.”

Carol Holland, PE, CCM, immediate past chair of the CMAA Board of Directors, expressed thoughts on CMAA’ s new chair:“ Mike has made remarkable contributions to both the Board of Directors and the Association. He consistently encourages me— and the entire Board— to think creatively and push boundaries in pursuit of CMAA’ s mission and vision. I’ m excited to see all that the Board will accomplish under his leadership in the year ahead.”

Concord, NH – North Branch Construction has welcomed Garrett

Soucy as business development manager. Soucy brings 18 years of business development experience fostering client relationships and strategic growth across New England’ s industrial and construction markets.

“ Garrett’ s relationship-building skills, business development

Soucy

Construction.“ His ability to connect with people, understand their needs, and identify opportunities for growth aligns perfectly with our values and our continued focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients and communities.”

In his new role, Soucy will focus on strengthening existing

expertise, and commitment to client success make him an excellent addition to the North Branch team,” said Joseph H. Campbell, president of North Branch

relationships, developing new opportunities and supporting North Branch Construction’ s continued growth across New Hampshire and the region.