U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander to Address ABC National Convention
Posted on: Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 18:01 CST
WASHINGTON, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced that commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock will address ABC's National Convention March 16 at the Wynn Las Vegas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists working to provide engineering services to the nation. Under Lt. Gen. Strock's leadership, the corps has played a fundamental role in rebuilding efforts in Iraq and in the Gulf Coast region in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
"Our association is honored that Lt. Gen. Strock has accepted our invitation to speak at the 2006 ABC National Convention," said Kirk Pickerel, ABC president and CEO. "Lt. Gen. Strock is tasked with managing the response to some of the most significant issues facing our nation, both in the rebuilding of Iraq and the Gulf Coast region. ABC's members have already demonstrated their willingness to assist this nation in its time of need, and Lt. Gen. Strock's leadership at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has helped facilitate our efforts."
Lt. Gen. Strock enlisted in the Army and received his commission as an infantry second lieutenant following graduation from Officer Candidate School in 1972. After completing Ranger and Special Forces training, he served primarily with infantry units before transferring to the Engineer Branch in 1983. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the Virginia Military Institute and a master's degree in civil engineering from Mississippi State University. Before being selected to head the Army Corps of Engineers, Strock served a six-month tour of duty in Iraq as the Coalition Provisional Authority's deputy director of operations.
ABC's National Convention is open to credentialed members of the media. Please register with ABC National's Public Affairs office. (Newton@abc.org or 703-812-2062).
Editors Note: Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing 23,000 merit shop construction and construction- related firms in 79 chapters across the United States. For more news and information, visit ABC's website, http://www.abc.org/.
Associated Builders and Contractors
CONTACT: Gail Raiman, +1-703-812-2073, or Wade Newton, +1-703-812-2062,both of Associated Builders and Contractors
Web site: http://www.abc.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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