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SHANE HERNANDEZ
PRESIDENT
Email: [email protected]
Shane Hernandez is the President of Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC). He’s responsible for the Public Policy and Government Affairs in Michigan for ABC Members.
Prior to this role with ABC, Shane spent time in both private business and a public office. He holds a master’s degree in architecture from Lawrence Technological University and worked for SyDesign Architects for 12 years. Following his time at SyDesign, Shane served as the 83rd District Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives and was the House Appropriations Chair from 2019-2020. He also spent time as the Director of Strategy for Speaker Jason Wentworth, and Director of Caucus Services and Director of Policy for the House Republicans. In 2022, following a short time as a project manager for a small construction company, Shane became the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor and running mate of Tudor Dixon.
Shane was born and raised in Croswell, MI and now lives in Port Huron with his wife and two daughters. |
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ERIC CHAPPELL
DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS
Email: [email protected]
Eric joined the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan in August of 2024 as the Director of Legislative Affairs and Operations. He is responsible for analyzing and tracking legislation relevant to ABC members, working with legislators, and managing administrative operations.
Prior to ABC, Eric spent nearly seven years as a legislative staffer in various roles for the Michigan House of Representatives. Upon graduating from Michigan State University in 2017 with a degree in international relations from the James Madison College, Eric was brought on to handle constituent relations for Representative Gary Howell of the 82nd District. Following this, he worked as the legislative director for Representative Jack O’Malley of the 101st district, and after the 2022 election, served in the same role for Representative Donni Steele of the 54th district. Most recently, Eric served as a policy advisor for the entire republican caucus, where he analyzed legislation and provided guidance for elected members and staff.
Eric was born and raised in Farmington Hills, MI and now lives in Grand Ledge with his wife, Laura.
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