promote work zone safety, inspire youth to join the trades, and share the scholarship opportunities Construction Angels offers.” Thanks to Hannah’ s leadership, the charity began its search for other State Representatives who‘ fit the mold’ of her passion to help others in our industry. Austin Maddon, Sales Manager at So- Cal JCB, became the second State Representative for Construction Angels in 2025, representing California. A longtime supporter of the charity, Austin has been involved for nearly a decade and is passionate about helping families affected by construction-related tragedies.“ When I joined SoCal JCB, I wanted to bring Construction Angels to Southern California on a greater scale,” he said. That vision came to life with the Inaugural So- Cal JCB Golf Tournament in April 2025, raising funds to support local families. Austin’ s goal is to expand the charity’ s reach statewide by engaging more companies and supporters, while growing the golf fundraiser year after year. In addition, JCB will co-host a National
Golf Fundraiser with Core & Main on March 2, 2026, at Paiute Golf Course in Las Vegas, one day before CONEXPO, North America’ s largest construction equipment tradeshow. Ed Miller, Director of Marketing at Groff Tractor & Equipment, became the third State Representative for Construction Angels this year, proudly serving Construction Angels for Pennsylvania. The company became affiliated with the charity through the John Deere network, thanks to Augusto Salles of Dobbs Equipment. Their first golf outing of 2024 was a sold-out triumph, thanks to Ed and his incredible team at Groff Tractor. From start to finish, they made coordination look effortless, bringing not only precision but also heart to the event. The team’ s compassion and energy were palpable, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Ed coordinates fundraisers across the state, helping support families affected by construction-related tragedies.“ Being a State Representative for Construction Angels gives us a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who build our communities,” he said.“ It reinforces our values of compassion and service.” His goal is to raise awareness, build a strong network of long-term supporters, and ensure Pennsylvania families receive the care and resources they need during difficult times. Corinne Collina, Human Resources Manager at The Earle Companies, became the sixth State Representative for Construction Angels in 2025, representing New Jersey. With deep roots in the construction industry since age 19 and a family legacy in the field, Corinne felt an immediate connection to the charity’ s mission.“ This charity is deeply personal to me,” she shared.“ It represents the heart and soul of our industry— caring for one another when tragedy strikes”.“ My son works for Earle as a tack truck driver, often spending long nights on the road. He was part of a crew working the night an employee was tragically killed by a drunk driver while on the job. That loss made the Construction Angels’ mission hit home. It
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