Speakers
David Ashinoff
Senior Director of Political Affairs, Associated General Contractors of America
A desire to engage people, an ability to skillfully communicate, and a true passion for politics has driven David Ashinoff to a successful career in this arena. As the Senior Director of Political Affairs for the Associated Contractors of America, David’s goal is to drive awareness of the political process within the construction industry, spearheading the AGC PAC and Construction Advocacy Fund fundraising efforts, grassroots advocacy, and political communication among member companies and their employees.
David got his professional start in politics after working with the Republican Governors Association. He then transitioned into the role of manager with the national trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, working specifically with its political action committee and Free Enterprise Alliance. He is motivated by the importance of electing leaders who work to find solutions to our country's most pressing issues and the role political activism plays in the public policy process.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and sociology from the College of William & Mary. He resides in Arlington, VA.
Mike Lancaster
President & CEO, Frank L. Blum
Mike Lancaster joined Frank L. Blum Construction Company in 2003 after he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management from North Carolina State University. At Blum Mike has served as a Project Manager, Vice President of Operations and currently as President & CEO. He is active in the community, serving on the board of directors of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Winston-Salem Business Inc., The Winston-Salem Alliance, on the High Point University Board of Visitors, and as a Departmental Fellow of NC State University Engineering Department. Mike’s responsibilities with Blum include company-wide operations and strategic direction. He is a native of Lexington, North Carolina and currently lives in Winston-Salem with his wife Mary and three children, Olivia and Emmett, & Evelyn.
Daniel Timco
Founder & CEO of IntelliSafe Analytics
Daniel Timco is the Founder & CEO of IntelliSafe Analytics. For 27 years Daniel Timco has been involved in New Product Development, Operations and Business Development at some of the largest corporations in the world. Most recently, he has worked in the workplace safety market at Industrial Scientific Corporation and has 20 years of experience in Product Development and Research in the safety market. In 2022, Dan started IntelliSafe Analytics to address the human-factor side of safety.
Marcina Wilkins
Senior Research Analyst, Associated General Contractors of America
Macrina Wilkins works as a senior research analyst for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the leading trade association for the construction industry. She serves as a speaker within the industry, sharing her knowledge on trends in the labor, spending and material marketsHer work has been published in trade magazines and industry reports focusing on topics related to economic trends impacting contractors. Ms. Wilkins graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Human Development and has done post-bac work in Economics at George Mason University. She is a member of the National Associate of Business Economists and serves as Secretary of the National Economics Club of Washington DC.
Scott Winstead
President, FMI Consulting
As president of FMI Consulting, Scott oversees all aspects of the group’s strategy, growth and day-to-day operations. As a member of FMI’s Board of Directors, Scott works with his fellow directors to help shape the firm’s strategic priorities on behalf of the firm’s shareholder partners.
In addition to leading the Consulting business, Scott works with clients on strategy, governance, succession and operational priorities. He is known across the industry for his ability to spot relevant trends and translate the impact and related opportunity to clients to help them position for success.
Outside of FMI, Scott has been active in giving back to the industry in various leadership roles over the years. He served on the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America Executive Board; the YPO Construction Industry Network Executive Board, most recently as Global Network Chair; and the Retail Contractors Association Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Construction Management School Advisory Board at his alma mater East Carolina University.