ASA of Wisconsin History
Chapter Vision
ASA of Wisconsin is the united voice and resource for construction subcontractors and suppliers.
Chapter Mission
To promote fair business practices through advocacy and education and by building successful relationships in the construction industry.
Chapter Highlights
ASA of Wisconsin has had many exciting milestones during its history, but here are a few of our accomplishments worth noting:
October 2007 Chapter receives ASA advocacy grant
| May 2006 Enacted legislations to expand and simplify lien protections for contractors
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July 2006 Geographic jurisdiction expanded to all of Wisconsin
| March 2005 Named Merit Chapter in national merit award program
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March 2004 Enacted legislation to reduce retainage on public work
| September 2003 Named Exemplary Chapter in national merit award program
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March 2002 Government & Industry Relations Achievement Award
| October 2001 Introduction legislation to limit risk transfer clauses
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September 2000 Named Exemplary Chapter in national merit award program
| September 1998 Named Exemplary Chapter in national merit award program
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June 1998 Led effort to re-establish new payment and performance bond protection for public projects, including provisions for direct payment to subcontractors
| April 1997 Dan Biedenbender elected ASA’s national president, first from Wisconsin chapter to hold this office
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March 1996 Helped restore payment bond protection on public work
| March 1993 Received the Leonard A. Weiss Legislative Achievement Award
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April 1992 Achieved enactment of the Subcontractors Rights Act, which voids “pay-if-paid” clauses, out-of-state venue, and contractual lien and bond waiver provisions
| March 1991 Honored as the Outstanding Chapter of the Year nationwide |
April 1990 Achieved enactment of a strengthened state prompt pay law, whereby subcontractors can receive more timely payment on public projects, including pass through provisions for subcontractors
| March 1986 First ASA Chapter chartered in Wisconsin, covering Milwaukee area
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Past Presidents
2007-2009 Linda Lucas
| 1999-2000 Jim Lange
| 1992-1993 Sean McGlenn |
2005-2007 Steve Garrison
| 1998-1999 Shirley Elliott
| 1991-1992 Jack Hartmann |
2004-2005 Paul Wild | 1997-1998 Sylvia Habermehl
| 1990-1991 Howard Bailer
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2003-2004 Linda Lucas
| 1996-1997 John Faust
| 1989-1990 David Baldus
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2002-2003 Rick Murphy
| 1995-1996 Robert Stark
| 1988-1989 Dan Biedenbender |
2001-2002 John Knier
| 1994-1995 Cheryl Honeck
| 1987-1988 Alan Lippert
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2000-2001 Tom Druml
| 1993-1994 Lloyd Hamm | 1986-1987 Tom Boelkow
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