The third class of AWCI’s Emerging Leaders Program were recognized at BUILD26. Grounded in the three key pillars of the wall and ceiling industry—contractors, manufacturers and suppliers—this 15-month program provides a thoughtfully designed, experiential learning journey that combines technical training, leadership skills and peer-to-peer engagement.
Class of 2026
- Philip Beauchamp, Ironwood Commercial Builders, Inc.
- Addie Bunting, Wies Drywall & Construction Corp.
- Carlo Chiarolanza, PK Interiors, Inc.
- Victoria Galie, Heartwood Building Group, Inc.
- Marc Garza, ClarkDietrich
- Jamie Gilbert, BASWA Acoustic North America, LLC
- Matthew Hastert, Performance Contracting, Inc.
- Kasey Koepke, MBK Construction, Inc.
- Haley Magana, ClarkDietrich
- Tanner Marrie, Performance Contracting, Inc.
- Carl Peterson, CEMCO, LLC
- Griffin Riley, Simpson Plastering, LLC
- Mike Sheehan, Penn Installations, Inc.
- Adam Stevener, T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc.
- Keil Zornow, Trim-Tex, Inc.
Leadership for this group:
Emerging Leaders Committee Chair: Mike Garcia, Trim-Tex, Inc.; Travis Vap, South Valley; and Dan Wies, Wies Drywall & Construction Corp.
