Gilbane Building Company President & CEO Adam R. Jelen Joins ACE Mentor Program Board of Directors and Executive Committee  

Jelen, a long-time champion of ACE to offer leadership, vision, and strategy to benefit the program 

Gilbane Building Company announced the appointment of President & CEO Adam R. Jelen to the ACE Mentor Program Board of Directors. Jelen will serve in this prestigious leadership role for a renewable three-year term. 

 “As a long-time partner of the ACE Mentor Program, I am deeply honored to join its national executive committee,” said Adam R. Jelen, President & CEO, Gilbane Building Company. “The Program empowers and inspires the next generation by enabling young people to see what’s possible in our industry. It plays a crucial role in developing new talent to enter our workforce, fostering diversity, and supporting career pathways. I look forward to contributing to the impactful work ACE Mentor continues to do in building a brighter, more inclusive future for our field.”  

Jelen’s  appointment bolsters an already esteemed board committed to steering ACE’s initiatives, which include mentorship, scholarships, and practical experiences for aspiring AEC professionals.  Jelen has long championed ACE, including serving as a founding member and emeritus board member of the ACE Mentor Program of Wisconsin. 

The mission of the ACE Mentor Program is to engage, excite, and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and continued support for their advancement into the industry. 

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