“I have always welcomed challenges. I want to make sure AGC of California continues to grow in terms of our membership, operating revenues, and our relationships in California and within the construction industry.” – Pat Kelly
Granite Construction on a Sacramento International Airport project.
be successful. “My priorities are people and performance,” he said. “I’m not successful unless the team is successful.” In California, as during his time in
Nevada, AGC involvement has provided a crucial way to be involved and connect with industry colleagues, have a voice in legislative and regulatory issues impacting his company, and to give back. Kelly became active with AGC of Cal-
ifornia’s Inland Empire District in the early 2010s and eventually was elected to serve as district chair in 2018-19, and then as vice chair and chair of Highway & Transportation, statewide treasurer in 2023, and president elect in 2024 before being elected association president.
2025 Focus: Growth, Workforce, Sustainable Funding As he dives into his new role with AGC of California this year, Kelly plans a multi- pronged focus. Priorities include continu- ing the association’s growth and delivery of value-added programs and services for members; attracting and retaining talent through efforts spearheaded by the AGC Construction Education Foundation and
Build California; and laying the ground- work for long-term, sustainable trans- portation funding for California to meet current and future infrastructure needs. Te latter issue has become a major
challenge in the state and nation as gas tax revenues fail to meet funding needs given the increase in electric vehicles, greater fuel economy and more remote work, Kelly noted. “I want to make sure that AGC of Cal- ifornia is part of the consortium leading the effort to come up with long-term, sustainable transportation funding,” he commented. “Tere is a lot of study and assessment underway right now, and our membership and staff will be part of driving a solution that is fair and viable.” Relationship building, not only in-
ternally between members and staff but also with regulatory agencies, owners, government officials and beyond, will also continue to be a key part of AGC of California’s strategy. “Member involve- ment is key,” Kelly said. “If we are able to organize and get our members to show up, engage and get involved, then we have a tremendous opportunity to influence
legislation in a way that positively impacts our industry.” Kelly said he looks forward to em-
bracing the leadership role at AGC of California with his wife, First Lady Tammy, by his side. Married 31 years with two adult daughters (Kristine, who lives in Boise, ID, and Kathleen, of Chicago, IL), they share a love of the outdoors, hiking, and national parks that have taken them on many adventures along the California coast, Tahoe and elsewhere. Today, Kelly channels his competitive
spirit into rooting on the Fighting Irish as a loyal Notre Dame alumnus and passionate sports fan. He plans to bring the same enthusiasm to helping AGC of California grow and thrive in the year ahead. “I’m thrilled to be the third AGC of
California president from Granite Con- struction Company, and I’m looking forward to working with the AGC staff and the state board to deliver another successful year in 2025,” he commented. “Te best part of my role is engaging with the membership, and I hope to see many of our members at one of our statewide events this year!”
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