Madison, May 28 2024 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin announces the hire of Laura Kocum to Marketing and Communications Director.
Laura brings more than twenty years of experience as a writer, reporter, association manager and executive director. She spent the last seven years working at a bipartisan public affairs firm in Madison, where she managed associations, communication work and legislative initiatives.
“Laura brings a diverse skillset that will be a strong match for ABC’s communications and marketing work. We are pleased to have her as an advocate for our members, and look forward to her highlighting our members’ important roles in building Wisconsin’s businesses and infrastructure,” said Mielke.
“ABC of Wisconsin does a fantastic job advocating for the thousands of merit shop builders and contractors in Wisconsin, Kocum said. “I am proud to join the team and raise awareness of our members’ efforts to provide stable, family-sustaining jobs, excellence in construction and open competition for projects across our state.
The previous Marketing and Communications Director, Kyle Schwarm, retired in the spring.
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Established in 1950, Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association that represents more than 21,000 members. The ABC Apprenticeship program has more than 2,000 active apprentices in 12 different skilled trades utilizing 13 different technical colleges. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 69 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. The Wisconsin Chapter, based out of Madison, is among the largest in the country with nearly 1,000 member companies. Learn more at abcwi.org.
