James A. Alessi
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Education:

  • University of Arkansas 1973 - Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
  • Professional Development Training Courses:
    • Critical Path Method in Construction
    • Overton Curries Construction Law Seminar, 1978, 1990
    • American Arbitration Association Workshops, 1981, 1989
    • Construction Personnel Management Seminar
    • Financial Management for the Closely Held Business

Experience:

  • 1992 - Present:    Vice President and co-owner of Alessi-Keyes Construction Co.
  • 1979 - 1992:    President, N.P. Alessi Inc.
  • 1974 - 1979:    Vice President, N.P. Alessi Inc.
  • 1973 - 1974:    Field Supervisor, N.P. Alessi Inc.
    Acquired comprehensive experience through supervising various construction projects. Provided general construction management and overall business administration. Operated and programmed computer for scheduling, bidding, and billing purposes. Expanded responsibilities included estimating and bidding projects, scheduling, purchasing and negotiating with insurance/bonding companies, CPA's, clients and company personnel. Increased business revenue from $1 million to $6 million in annual sales as president.

Memberships:

  • Currently serving on the Advisory Committee to the Public School Academic Facilitie and Transportation Department
  • 2004 - 2005 Chairman of Project Delivery Committee - Task Force to the Joint Committed on Educational Facilities
  • 2002 Inductee Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineers
  • Associated General Contractors - Arkansas Chapter:
    • President 2004
    • Vice President 2003
    • Secretary, Assistant Treasurer
    • Board of Directors - 2 Terms
    • Builders Division Chairman - 2 Terms
    • Board of Trustees - Apprenticeship Training
    • Chairman - Electrical Apprenticeship Training Committee
  • American Arbitration Association; Five-Time Panel Appointee
  • Past Member - Bethany Christian Services & Board of Directors
  • Young Life of Central Arkansas; Past Committee Member

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