Four AGC Members Running for Congress

AGC of America finds itself at a unique intersection of industry and politics as four members step into the realm of congressional candidacy.

These individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds within the construction sector, have demonstrated not only leadership within their respective companies but also a commitment to shaping the legislative landscape. The convergence of construction industry leaders into the political arena reflects a broader recognition of the critical role that the AGC and its members play in shaping policies that impact job creation, economic growth, and the future of the nation.

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Grant Bucher

Grant Bucher is running for the Republican nomination in Indiana’s 3^rd Congressional District. With a background in engineering, he started his construction career at Shambaugh & Son LP, an AGC of Indiana member. There he worked as a mechanical estimator, project engineer, assistant project manager, and then project manager. He now works at Weigand Construction, also an AGC member, as a project manager.

Currently managing projects in Steuben County and at Hillsdale College, Grant's career in the construction industry has allowed him to work in various facilities across northeast Indiana. Despite his initial career aspirations, Grant has been compelled to shift his focus from construction to public service. Motivated by a desire to address the challenges facing the nation, he aims to represent Northeast Indiana in Congress, advocating for truth, accountability, and unity.

Learn more about Grant’s campaign at bucherforus.com.

Mike Dugan

Mike Dugan is seeking the Republican nomination in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. Currently, he is the director of Support Services at the Carrollton branch of RaLin, a member of the AGC Georgia. In this role, he oversees safety, scheduling, IT procurement and maintenance, training and professional development, document management, vehicle/equipment procurement and maintenance, RaLin facilities and maintenance, and the special projects group.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mike is also member of the state Senate where he represents Georgia's 30th District. He has served as the governor’s floor leader, majority leader, and now serves as secretary of the Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee, while also holding memberships in committees such as Banking and Financial Institutions, Economic Development and Tourism, Ethics, Reapportionment and Redistricting, and Transportation.

Mike is also a veteran who served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Learn more about Mike’s campaign at votemikedugan.com.

Hollie Noveletsky

Hollie Noveletsky is vying for the Republican nomination in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. She currently manages Novel Iron Works, a third generation, family owned, WBE certified structural steel fabrication company, and member of the AGC of New Hampshire. She also manages Rose Steel, a family owned, WBE certified structural steel erector. She is a past chair and current Board of Directors member of Steel Fabricators of New England and is a current Board of Directors member of the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Hollie also initiated a Department of Defense Skillbridge program in welding, offering training to equip military members separating from service with technical skills for a seamless career transition; furthermore, she orchestrated a statewide welding competition for state high school students, facilitating scholarships for the welding programs at New Hampshire Community Colleges.

In addition to her industry work, Hollie is a gerontological and a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner who actively practiced through the pandemic. She is also authors the "Pip's Giving Series," donating a portion of proceeds to charities, ranging from the American Heart Association to welding scholarships for high school technical programs. Hollie's dedication to public service includes eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a captain within the 373rd General Hospital Unit out of Boston as a nurse and served in the New Hampshire National Guard working as a nurse practitioner.

Learn more about Hollie’s campaign at holliefornewhampshire.com.

Russell Prescott

Russell Prescott is seeking the Republican nomination in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. For numerous decades, he played a significant role as co-owner and vice-president of R.E. Prescott Company, a wholesale distributor and manufacturer specializing in water treatment systems and member of the AGC of New Hampshire. In 2020, he became the sole owner and president of the business, which was founded by his father in 1954 and has been based in the same Exeter building since 1963. With a background in professional engineering spanning 30 years, Russell has designed many of the products his company manufactures, earning several patents for water treatment innovations, specifically in arsenic and radon removal.

In addition to his business career, Russell has a strong commitment to community service. He served five terms as a New Hampshire state senator, representing Senate Districts 19 and 23, covering towns from Newmarket to Plaistow and Derry to Seabrook. He continued his public service by being twice elected to the Executive Council in 2016 and 2018. Russell is also actively engaged in community organizations, including the Exeter Rotary Club, Kingston Lions Club, and serving on the board of directors for the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce.