Brian Mello, a New Hampshire native, joined Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California in November 2020. As AGC of California’s associate vice president of engagement and regulatory affairs, Brian leads all Southern California government affairs activities to ensure influence and access to relevant public owners and decision makers with whom AGC members’ work.

Brian also leads the association’s regulatory affairs team through tracking, advocacy, and engagement to ensure members’ voices are heard by the necessary entities, including Cal/OSHA, DWR, CARB, CSLB, UC/CSU, State Architect, and State Fire Marshall. With deep field experience and dedication to worker safety, Brian also oversees AGC of California’s Safety & Health Council and Legal Advisory Committee.

Prior to working for AGC of California, Brian worked as a safety officer for Shawmut Design & Construction in Boston, Massachusetts.