Staff

Arizona Builders Alliance Staff

Kimberly Davids
Title: Interim President


Phone: 602.274.8222 ext. 232
Email: kdavids@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the organization’s growth and sustainability.
  • Oversee and manage the budget and financial operations of the organization.
  • Recruit, hire, and supervise staff and volunteers to carry out the organization’s mission and goals.
  • Represent the organization in public settings and speak on its behalf.
  • Attend board meetings and collaborate with board members to ensure the organization is meeting objectives.
  • Maintain a positive organizational culture and foster a sense of teamwork among staff and volunteers.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services offered by the organization, and make changes as needed to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved.

Erica Lange
Title: Vice President


Phone: 602.274.8222 ext: 231
Cell: 602.793.6563
Email: elange@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Create and lead Education Programs
  • Create and lead Member Events
  • Manage & Facilitate Management Education
  • Membership Recruitment & Retention
  • Lead Auction, Convention, Chairman’s Installation, & GC Expo
  • Member Communications
  • Lead Community Service Board, Education and Membership Committees

Tim Bee
Title: Vice President for So. Arizona


Phone: 520.881.7930
Cell: 520.488.8734
Email: tbee@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Government Advocacy
  • Community/Media Relations
  • Workforce Outreach
  • Membership Recruitment & Retention
  • Volunteer Day Efforts
  • Advisory Board
  • Manages Scholarships
  • ABA JTED Explorers

Stephen Nichols
Title: Instructional Design & Training Manager


Phone: 602.274.8222 x250
Cell: 480-522-8774
Email: snichols@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Instructor for various ABA programs
  • Refining of current ABA curricula
  • Enhance overall learning experiences
  • Assists in ensuring the best of instructional content is included in all assigned programs

Jeanne Conde
Title: Apprenticeship Administrator


Phone: 602.274.8222 x226
Cell: 928-446-8849
Email: jconde@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Employer and Employee Recruitment & Retention
  • Liaison to National ABC, AGC, Western AGC Training Directors & Training Locations, AZ State Registry, and Davis Bacon Certificates
  • Classroom & Lab Oversight
  • Program Promotion and Enrollment
  • Apprenticeship Event Coordinator
  • Craft Training

Steve Navis
Title: Workforce Outreach Manager


Phone: 602.274.8222
Cell: 619-818-4857
Email: snavis@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Workforce Outreach
  • Creating Pathways to Construction Careers
  • SkillsUSA
  • AZ State CTE Liaison
  • ABA Ed Fund Staff Support
  • Workforce Volunteer Management

Patricia Rush
Title: Senior Accountant


Phone: 602.274.8222 ext. 237
Cell: 773-319-7334
Email: prush@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • State & National Dues
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • National Reports
  • Monthly Financial Reports
  • Human Resources/ Employee Benefits

Lisette Gallego
Title: Operations Coordinator


Phone: 602.274.8222 ext. 229
Cell: 602-559-8963
Email: lgallego@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Event Registration & Coordination
  • Website Editor & Content Coordination
  • Office Management & Administration
  • Membership Services
  • Membership Directory
  • Database Management

Debbie Carlson
Title: Southern Arizona Office Manager


Phone: 520.881.7930
Cell: 520.837.9867
Email: dcarlson@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Event & Program Coordinator
  • Design Flyers, Website Page, Emails & Event Posters
  • Office Management
  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Designs & Layout of Annual Directory
  • Membership Services & Recruitment
  • Website & Database Updates
  • Membership Networking Events

Nikki Rutledge
Title: Event Coordinator


Phone: 602.274.8222 ext. 250
Cell: 602-425-4469
Email: nrutledge@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Event Planning
  • Membership Services
  • Young Builders Council Coordinator
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Design of Event & Program Flyers

Alexa Kochen
Title: Administrative Assistant


Phone: 602.274.8222 x213
Cell: 619-672-0374
Email: akochen@azbuilders.org


Responsibilities:

  • Office Administration
  • Phoenix Front Desk Reception
  • Membership Services
  • Classroom Coordinator
  • Database Management