JBH Strategic Project Office Director, Maria Guy has been named the 2008 President of the Associated General Contractors New Mexico Building Branch. Maria is the first woman President in the chapters 60 year history. As President, Maria shall be the executive officer of the Association and the Chairperson of the Board.  She will supervise and control all the business and affairs of the Association and will work with the various committees and develop good community relations.  She will be responsible at each Board Meeting to report on the status of the Association’s affairs.  She will preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board and shall appoint the members of all standing, special committees and joint committees unless otherwise provided. Maria will also be representing the NM Building Branch nationally at several association conventions and meetings throughout the year. Prior to being named President Maria was voted the chapters Member of the Year in 2005. She also served as Secretary/Treasurer in 2006 and Senior Vice-President in 2007. Other AGC officers elected for 2008 include Robert Lockwood, Lockwood Construction Company in Santa Fe, senior vice-president; Tony M. Thomas, Summit Construction Inc. in Albuquerque, vice president; and Shad James, Jaynes Corporation in Albuquerque, secretary-treasurer.