Royal Electric crews at work on the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Treatment Plant project, one of this year’s Constructor Award finalists.
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s AGC of California embraces its 102nd year in 2022, the construc- tion industry is actively reshaping
its image with a renewed focus on people and culture. The timing could not be better for Dina Kimble to make history as the first female and first specialty contractor member to serve as President of California’s oldest and largest construction association. A third-generation President and CEO
of Sacramento-based Royal Electric Co., Kimble was installed alongside the entire slate of 2022 officers and executive board during the AGC Installation and Awards Gala on March 11, 2022 in Huntington Beach. Kimble said she is “humbled and hon-
ored” to be the first woman in the top AGC leadership role – but is quick to add she expects there to be many more to follow as the construction industry continues to grow more diverse and inclusive. “Tere are so many incredible women in our industry who are just as deserving to be the first female president; it’s something I take very seriously,” she said.
“I feel like we really are at a great turning point in the industry, where we are focused on culture and people in addition to the technical expertise that we’ve always had,” Kimble added. “It’s such an exciting time to be part of it!”
Connection, Passion, Leadership Long known for its strong advocacy efforts in the legislative, regulatory, labor rela- tions and safety arenas, AGC has garnered additional attention in recent years for its innovative solutions in construction education and workforce development and its industry leading diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and mental health initiatives, among others. As she steers these multipronged efforts in the year ahead, Kimble plans to emphasize three key themes: connection, passion and leadership.
Connection is about far more than just
networking, Kimble noted. “It’s forming friendships, peer to peer mentoring, connecting with the student chapters and emerging leaders to inspire them to
Dina Kimble: Up Close
Age: 45 Family: Married to husband, Darrin, for 20 years; they have two teens: son, Bennett (17), and daughter, Lia (15). Keeping the Business in the Family? Just like my dad, I don’t want to put any pressure on them like that. But I’m definitely passionate about the industry, so if my kids decide it’s something they are interested in, I would wholeheartedly support it! Heritage: Proud Italian American. Hobbies: Our family loves to travel, both abroad and in our RV around the state. Favorite Places: Italy, any time! We also love the California coast, Dillon Beach and Silver Lake.
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