Alabama AGC names 2026 40 Under 40 class of construction industry leaders

The useful part

Alabama AGC created the program to recognize younger professionals positioned to lead an industry responsible for major infrastructure, commercial, manufacturing, education and health care projects across the state. "These young professionals represent exactly why I am optimistic about the future of construction in Alabama," said Mike Scarborough of Doster Construction, president of Alabama AGC. "They are already taking on significant responsibilities, leading teams, solving difficult problems and finding better ways to build.

How it works

• Alabama AGC represents general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers and service providers across the state through advocacy, workforce development, safety, education and professional development...
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• Just as important, they understand that leadership is about more than a job title.
• "When people think about construction, they sometimes think only about what happens on the jobsite," Norrell said.

What to take from it

Alexander Adolf — Auburn University Garrett Sanders — Bailey-Harris Construction Co. Jonathan Wray — Compass Industrial Michael Mijares — Doster Construction Company Melody Al-Kahlout — Doster Construction Company Patrick C. Hereford — Dunn Building Company Justin Shade — Dunn Construction Company, Inc.

Example or evidence

• "But our industry depends on talented professionals across dozens of disciplines." Norrell said the organization wants honorees building relationships early in their careers that can eventually translate...
• Mitch Smith — Fite Building Company Stephen Coady — G.A.
• Drake Babis — Rives Construction Company Tyler Morrow — Shoals Electric Company, Inc.
• Jake Mason — S&S Sprinkler Mary Godchaux — Turner Construction Company Brooke Wharton — Stone Equipment Company Nick Rose, PE — Volkert, Inc.

Details worth keeping

Alabama AGC's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees include: Hector Cardenas Carcamo — Ammons & Blackmon Construction Katie F. Tate Thomas, PE — BHATE Geosciences Jess Sanders — Birmingham Electrical Contractors Amanda Cameron — BL Harbert International Mason Murphy, CPA, CCIFP — BMSS Advisors & CPAs Holly Lowe — Brasfield & Gorrie Jordan Adams — Brasfield & Gorrie Craig Stewart — Caddell Construction J.

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