OUR BOARD

Supported by public, private, and philanthropic investments, Cleveland Builds’ mission focuses on  providing opportunity, training, and outreach to minorities, women, and youth. Our team members are dedicated to developing the skills our workforce needs to participate meaningfully in the economy while ensuring that member companies have the skilled workers they need to prosper and grow in a competitive global economy.

  • Dan Gallagher: IBEW, Local 38; Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Shawn Gray: Plumbers, Local 55; Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Terry Joyce: Laborers, Local 310; Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Armando Francisco: Lake Erie Electric; Construction Employers Association
  • Tom Martin, Jr.: T.H. Martin, Inc.; Construction Employers Association
  • Tari Rivera; Regency Construction; Construction Employers Association
  • Tim Linville; Construction Employers Association
  • Dave Wondoloski; Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Melissa Burrows, Ph. D.: City of Cleveland, Office of Equal Opportunity
  • Norm Edwards; American Center for Economic Equality
  • Kenny Torres; Gilbane Building Company

Our success would not be possible without the support of our staff and board members.

Cleveland Builds is a Union Construction Readiness Program. Our mission is to enhance the ability of private sector organizations to recruit and develop a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction and emerging sectors of the regional economy.

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CLEVELAND BUILDS

Cleveland Builds is a 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce intermediary dedicated to informing Clevelanders about fulfilling careers in construction and preparing them for success.

Cleveland Builds connects motivated Clevelanders with career opportunities in construction where hard work and determination are rewarded. Our Union Construction Readiness Program empowers career-seekers to meet the needs of contractors through family-sustaining jobs.

Our programs, training initiatives, recruitment efforts, and partnerships enhance the pairing of high-quality candidates with productive opportunities in construction & the trades. Our efforts culminate to bolster our local communities and economy.

We believe in collaboration as a way of life. Developing strong community partnerships enhances our capacity to build a pipeline of skilled, diverse candidates for apprenticeships and careers in the construction industry.
CLEVELAND, OHIO