GBCA is proud to announce the appointment of James J. Dolente Sr. to the position of Chairman of the Board. 

James J. Dolente, Sr. founded Madison Concrete Construction in 1969. With more than 40 years of experience in the concrete construction industry, he now serves as chairman of the board. In 2016, Madison Concrete was named a Marcum Innovator of the Year by SmartCEO magazine. Jim has been a longtime supporter of several industry associations and charitable organizations, such as serving as former president of the Concrete Contractors Association, a board member of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, chairman of the Burn Foundation, a board member of the White Horse Retirement Village, and most recently as a board member of Cornerstone Christian Academy. In 2008, he was honored by the Construction Financial Management Association as a Specialty Contractor Executive of the Year. He attended Delaware University and has an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.

In addition, GBCA welcomes Michael K. Armento as Vice Chairman of the Board. 

Michael K. Armento is senior vice president at Torcon, Inc., and has worked in Philadelphia’s construction industry for over 35 years, serving as a member of senior management for the past 25 years.

As senior vice president, Armento has company-wide responsibility for preconstruction staff and preconstruction services such as estimating, scheduling and purchasing. He also oversees in-progress field activities, ensuring the timely, well-managed delivery of all Torcon projects. Since helping to found Torcon’s Philadelphia office at the Navy Yard in 2006, Armento has been responsible for over 4.5 million sq. ft. of completed projects exceeding $1.5 billion in construction costs.

Armento has a wide variety of industry skills founded on experience with every aspect of project development—ranging from feasibility analysis and the development of budgets and schedules, to strategic planning, risk management and human resources. Armento has applied this diverse skill set in the planning and construction of a wide range of projects, including renovations and new construction work for healthcare, academic and commercial facilities.

Armento has experience working with many of the region’s most respected businesses and institutions, including Princeton, Penn, Villanova, Cooper Healthcare, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, St. Christopher’s Hospital, Rutgers, Campbell Soup, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline and many more.

Armento attended Drexel University’s Construction Management Program.

The GBCA Board of Directors also welcomes Craig Sabatino, co-founder of INTECH Construction to the Board. A native South Philadelphian, Craig “Sab” Sabatino was virtually born into the industry as the son of the regionally known architect, John Sabatino. Having worked for local construction firms in management positions prior to the formation of INTECH, Sab is recognized today by the business community as a man with a powerful work ethic and great tenacity.

We look forward to a productive and bright 2017! 

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