Our February Milwaukee Member of the Month is Kinsey Thatcher of Road Work Ahead Traffic Services. Kinsey owns Road Work Ahead alongside her husband, Robert Thatcher. Kinsey was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. In 2010, she met her future husband, Robert, at a coffee shop and in 2013, he finally convinced her to come work for him at Road Work Ahead Traffic Services as a Compliance Specialist.
Today, Wayne is joined by Idaho AGC President Anthony Guho of Guho Corp to talk to us about his journey from Board member into his new role as our President. They give some more background on our whole Board of Directors process, talk about the goals that have been set in place for 2026, and give us some pointers on how to get more involved as a member. We also have a few fun events coming up, so don't miss your chance to secure your spot!
This month, we’re proud to recognize Zack Dellamonica of Tradesmen International as our Milwaukee Member of the Month.
Zack consistently shows up for AGC—attending events, engaging with fellow members, and capitalizing on opportunities to connect and contribute. His commitment goes beyond participation; it reflects a genuine belief in the value of involvement and the strength of relationships within our industry.
Wayne's here with a few fun updates and reminders for us! Meet our first Milwaukee Member of the Month for 2026, hear about all of our upcoming events like our AGC 101, Thirsty Thursday, Legislative Reception, and all of the trainings we are offering in 2026!
Join us for the first Words With Wayne of 2026 - it's a PACKED one! We start off visiting our friends over at Knife River and are joined by Knife River's President Josh Smith, who has worked closely with the Idaho AGC for years. Learn a little bit more about this incredible company and their journey to grow into what they've become today. We also chat with our Director of Government Affairs, Sean Schupack, as we kick off this Legislative Session. Wayne also reminds us about our upcoming Legislative Reception, AGC 101, Thirsty Thursday, introduces our December Milwaukee Member of the Month, and MORE - if you can even believe it!
The Idaho AGC is closing out 2025’s Milwaukee Member of the Month awards with the special recognition of Dan Reading with In the Bag Promotions.
A long time Idaho AGC member, In the Bag Promotions is involved with every AGC event, event when they aren’t in attendance. If you’ve been to any Idaho AGC events, you’ve seen Dan’s incredible work on all of our promotional swag and staff apparel.
For November 2025, we are proud to recognize Sheldon Christensen, with Ascent Benefits Advisors, as the Milwaukee Member of the Month for his outstanding performance and continued commitment to serving Idaho employers. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Sheldon successfully sold three new groups into the Idaho AGC Health Plan, with effective dates of October 1, November 1, and December 1. This consistent success across the quarter highlights his ability to build strong relationships, understand employer needs, and confidently deliver solutions that provide real value.
By now, you should have received your hard copy of this fall's buildingIdaho magazine. It is full of great content, which you can read by clicking the linked image below.
Wayne's showing us two new additions to his family - his new horse named Phoenix, and his new F150 that he got with the help of our friends over at Kendall Auto! He's also going over the Northwest AGC Retirement Plan, our Health Plan, our upcoming Gala Awards, introducing our October and November Milwaukee Members of the Month, and reminding us about the provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that passed recently - making it a prime time to invest in equipment, vehicles, and more! Lots of our members like Kendall Auto are great to rely on during this time!
Please join us in congratulating our October Milwaukee Member of the Month, Dan Strauss with Syman, Inc.
Dan has long been a respected and familiar presence within the Idaho AGC community, known for his professionalism, expertise, and commitment to elevating the construction industry. As the lead instructor for Idaho AGC’s Water Pollution Control Manager (WPCM) courses, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to each session. His approachable teaching style, coupled with his deep understanding of environmental compliance and best practices, has helped countless professionals strengthen their skills and uphold the highest industry standards.
