Springfield Contractors Association announces new Executive Director

Springfield, Missouri – The Springfield Contractors Association is pleased to announce Megan Short as the new Executive Director.  Short officially assumed her new role on July 6, 2017.

Previously, Megan was the Communications Coordinator for the City of Springfield’s Department of Workforce Development and the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board. She brings her experience in workforce development, event planning, community relations, and marketing to the Springfield Contractors Association. Short received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management and Master in Business Administration from Missouri State University.

Short says of her new position, “The Springfield Contractors Association has been a great organization to work with on a variety of projects. I am excited for this opportunity to work closely with an industry that is vital to the economic development of the Springfield Area.”

The SCA Board began the search for a new Executive Director in April 2017 as a response to Interim Executive Director Kathy Baer’s decision to retire. Baer will continue with the Springfield Contractors Association for the transition. She has been with the association for 24 years and will be greatly missed.

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About the Springfield Contractors Association: The Springfield Contractors Association was formed in 1953 with the purpose of improving relationships and conditions and promoting quality throughout our industry. Our 350 member firms represent the broad scope of our local construction scene and employ nearly 10,000 people in our area, which is expanding to include the entire Southwest Missouri region.

Mission: It is the mission of the Springfield Contractors Association to further the interests of the local construction industry, while at the same time providing a safe work environment for employees and the general public. We further strive to cultivate working relationships with local government agencies, community leaders, architects and engineers. Fulfillment of this mission is pivotal to the development of our community.

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