Sandherr

Stephen E. Sandherr is CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Scranton and a law degree from the Catholic University of America.

He joined AGC in 1984. After a brief two-year break to practice law with a private firm in Washington, D.C., he rejoined AGC in 1991. He was promoted to his current position as CEO in 1997. Steve’s role is to maintain relations with AGC’s 92 chapters nationwide, coordinate government relations activities, and enhance AGC’s involvement with business coalitions. In recognizing his tireless advocacy for the industry through his leadership role at AGC, the American Society of Association Executives has cited AGC as one of nine “remarkable” associations. The Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper, listed Steve as a top lobbyist for the last seven years, representing the only commercial construction industry association on its Top Lobbyists of 2009- 2016 lists. He is a trustee of the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.