WE ARE UCON MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR JOBS ANNOUNCES JOSHUA ARCE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The California Alliance for Jobs represents over 70,000 union construction workers and nearly 2,000 construction industry employers that build the state’s public infrastructure from the Central Valley to the Oregon border, driving California’s economy by advocating for responsible investments in critical areas such as transportation, water systems, and the energy grid. Joshua Arce will succeed longtime Executive Director Michael Quigley. Arce brings deep experience in workforce development, public policy, and labormanagement collaboration, and he is a trusted political advisor in the state. As San Francisco’s Director of Workforce Development, he led a nationally-recognized
$60 million agency, coordinating with labor, business, community and educational leaders in an array of industries, including construction. Arce currently serves as President of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and is a UCLA graduate of Political Science and holds a JD from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). UCON is a strategic partner, working closely with the California Alliance for Jobs. For more information: www. rebuildca.org
SUKUT CONSTRUCTION APPOINTS EDDIE JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT UCON MEMBER SINCE 2015
Juarez will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and overall performance, while working closely with executive leadership to guide Sukut’s long-term strategic direction and continued growth across key markets. What sets Juarez apart is his people-first leadership approach. Known as a steady and approachable team builder, he is deeply invested in the people around him and believes the company’s success is driven by those in the field and across the organization. He is frequently present on jobsites, staying connected to crews and the work, and measures success by both project outcomes and team growth. Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience, Juarez joined Sukut in 2006 as a project engineer and has advanced through key leadership positions, including project manager, vice president of environmental, vice president of energy, and, most recently, vice president of operations. For more information: www.sukut.com
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