Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC NH/VT) is pleased to announce that it has hired Bryan Kent as regional director for the state of Vermont.

“As the Vermont regional director, Bryan Kent will help expand the association’s resources and expertise to serve the state’s construction industry,” said Josh Reap, president and CEO of ABC NH/VT. “In addition to developing educational programs, networking events, and marketing the association’s services, Bryan will help advocate for the merit shop construction industry on a state and federal level.”

Kent brings to this role more than 17 years of national association experience in his role as Vice President with the Association of Vermont Credit Unions. He is the past president of the Williston, VT Rotary Club and served for four years as president of the Smugglers Notch Chamber of Commerce.

“As a long time Vermont resident, I’m honored to have been selected by ABC as their Vermont Regional Director,” said Kent. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to continually advocate the value of the merit shop constitution industry, as well as provide valuable support services to our members.”

ABC NH/VT is a leader in the construction industry and workforce development, representing over 260 merit shop builders and industry-related firms in New Hampshire and Vermont. The association’s membership includes all specialties within the construction industry, including firms that perform work in the residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors of the industry. ABC is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing America’s business community and the construction industry.

Kent may be reached via email or call 802-881-9117.