The Veterans in Construction Steering Committee exists to support and connect military veterans working in the commercial construction industry. Our mission is to build a strong community that promotes professional development, mentorship, outreach, and recognition for veterans, while encouraging their active engagement within the AGC Houston chapter.
Join our Veterans in Construction Committee and never miss out on the next big event, networking opportunity, or any chance to meet like-minded professionals in the commercial construction industry.
- Grow your circle of influence
- Camaraderie
- Sense of Community
- Personal and professional growth
VIC Steering Committee Members
Winston Elliot - Committee Chair
Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance
Army
Luke Hill - Committee Co-Chair
Tellepsen
Marine Corps
Charlie Gertson
Down South Crane & Rigging
Navy
Chris Mares
Linbeck Group, LLC
Marine Corps
Clifford Favors
Lockton Companies, LLC
Army
Jimmy Church
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Marine Corps
Nicholas Orsino
Vaughn Construction
Marine Corps
Nick Guidry
Adaptive Construction Solutions
Army
Pete Martinez
Gilbane Building
Army
Veteran Resources
- Harris County Veterans Service Office
- Texas Veterans Commission
- National Personnel and Records Center
- Texas Veterans Commission - Women Veteran Resources
- Catholic Charities - Women Veterans Program
- Lone Star Legal Aid - Military and Veterans Unit
- VA Health Benefits
- Texas Veterans Commission - Veterans Mental Health Department
- Camp Hope
- NextOp
- Workforce Solutions - Veterans Services
- GI Bill®
- Texas Veterans Hazelwood Act
Quick Links
Records Request
Women Veterans Assistance
Legal Assistance
Health Care
Employment Services for Vets and Businesses
Financial Aid for Education
- PeopleVet
- Texas Veterans Land Board
- VA Home Loans
- Houston VA National Cemetery
- Burial and Memorial Benefits
- Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
- Article: How to get veterans’ funeral and burial benefits
- VA Homeless Programs
- U.S. Vets
- Horizon Outreach
- Disabled veterans who meet certain requirements, their surviving spouses and minor children of a person who dies on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for property tax exemptions on the appraised value of their property. For more information, visit the Texas Comptroller's website.
- Find a Post
- Texas VFW
- Post 8790 (Northwest Houston)
- Post 581
Entrepreneur Assistance
Home Financing
Death Benefits and Funeral Planning
Homelessness and Homeless Prevention Assistance
Military-to-Civilian Transition Assistance
Tax Exemption
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Military Discounts
