Dave Jaques, President, Partner Contracting
Company: Partner Contracting, LLC
Job Description: As president, I oversee the day to day operations, estimating, project management, trade partner relationships and overall direction of the company. As a small business owner wearing multiple hats is the name of the game.
How did you get involved with ABC? I was brought into ABC a part of the Young Leaders committee and then signed up for the Professional Development program. After going through the amazing PDP program I was named Chair of the Committee and won the Young Leader of the Year award. After the award I was asked to be on the Board of Directors.
What is your passion as a board member? I find my passions are aimed at helping to further the merit shop philosophy and especially our core principle of protect, connect and compete. I am also passionate about developing future elite construction professionals through education and networking.
What are your goals for the future of ABC? I look forward to seeing ABC continuing to provide training, development and employment opportunities for those who have the desire to take charge of their futures. We must continue to protect our rights to fair and open competition based on merit and ensuring that future should be the goal of all ABC Members.
What are your hobbies/interests? My family is everything to me. I’ve been married to my beautiful wife for over 10 years and have two amazing boys that I love spending time with every single day. We love going on adventures including camping, hiking, kayaking, gardening and of course doing projects around the house. I absolutely love showing my boys the wonders this world has to offer and teaching them how to be great.