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you really want at the end of your career, what kind of impact you want to make and make your decision based on that.”


Mitchell Trieloff—Chico State For Mitchell Trieloff, project


engineer at Unger Construction in Sacramento and former Treasurer of the AGC Student Chapter at Chico State, his passion for the building industry is rooted in his family’s involvement in it.


“Our construction legacy began with


my grandfather’s humble beginning as a carpenter, eventual transition into heavy construction, and ultimately, ownership of his own general engineering contractor company,” Trieloff said. “My uncles have carried on the construction tradition within our family, providing me with early opportunities for job shadowing and mentorship.” Trieloff served as student chapter


treasurer for two terms before gradu- ating with a BS in construction management and joining Unger Construction in 2018. He immediately got engaged with the AGC Emerging Leaders (formerly CLC) at the regional, state and national levels. “Over the last five years, AGC


has continuously provided me with opportunities to network, enhance my communication skills, take on leadership roles, step outside my comfort zone for my own benefit, learn how policy changes affect our livelihood, and advance professionally,” he commented. “AGC scholarships allowed me to graduate debt-free, and my employment with Unger Construction is a direct result of my AGC Student Chapter Academic Advisor’s influence.” Trieloff said that the awards that


"Over the last five years, AGC has continuously provided me with opportunities to network, enhance my communication skills, take on leadership roles, step outside my comfort zone for my own benefit, learn how policy changes affect our livelihood, and advance professionally.” – Mitchell Trieloff


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AGC bestowed on the Chico State chapter for performing “service- learning” projects facilitated family discussions about the association and the industry. “It resulted in the recol- lection of my grandfather’s involvement with AGC as many as 60 years ago,” said Trieloff. “He always proudly displayed the AGC logo on his company trucks. Recalling this detail always reaffirms my conviction in the AGC and imbues me with a sense of inspiration and duty. I am determined to carry the torch and follow in my family’s footsteps, both as a builder and as an advocate for contractors.” Trieloff is currently working as the


acting project manager for Unger on an elevator modernization project and operating room upgrade project within an active healthcare facility. “Looking


forward, I hope to be able to continue working with my current mentors and live up to the incredible examples they have set,” he added. “I do not have words to describe how incredibly grateful and appreciative I am to those who have placed their faith in me. I have never felt so empowered, inspired, and fulfilled.” His advice for people entering the


industry? “Never say no to an oppor- tunity, always advocate for yourself, take initiative and display your excitement so it is impossible to miss.”


Zhixiang “Jesse” Chen – SJSU Although he originally planned


to major in information technology, Zhixiang “Jesse” Chen said it was his


“I’m thankful for the opportunity to be the president of this amazing chapter at SJSU, because I get to bring all the talents together to build the best culture and platform at the same time for future students.” - Zhixiang “Jesse” Chen


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