Cliff Webster, Principal, Carney Badley Spellman, PS
Cliff Webster is a principal at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S., where he heads the legislative and administrative practice group. He was rated one of the top 10 “lobbyists to call to get things done” by Washington Law and Politics magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington State University and his law degree from Gonzaga University. Mr. Webster is also the chairman of the Liability Reform Coalition (of which ABC is a member) and he was elected chairman of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group, a position of respect among lawyers and lobbyists worldwide. Cliff has lobbied for ABC since 1985.
Nancee Wildermuth, Attorney at Law
Nancee Wildermuth is an attorney in private practice. Ms. Wildermuth began her law career at Carney Badley Spellman and continues to assist Cliff Webster in representing ABC. Ms. Wildermuth has a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and a law degree from Seattle University. She was also rated as one of the top “lobbyists to call to get things done” by Washington Law and Politics Magazine. Her other clients include health insurance companies, auto manufacturers and others. 
Aran Buchan, Director of Government Affairs, Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington
Aran Buchan handles day-to-day issues concerning government affairs, including advocacy, bill tracking, union activity and political fundraising for ABC. Aran is the main advocacy contact for the ABC membership and is the staff representative to the Advocacy Council, and is a state registered lobbyist. Aran has his BA from Central Washington University and previously worked with Cliff Webster at Carney Badley Spellman.
James Curry, Carney Badley Spellman, PS
James Curry works with the government affairs practice group at Carney Badley Spellman supporting the advocacy and lobbying activities of the firm's clients, including ABC. James interacts regularly with legislators and construction industry groups on matters of interest for ABC and is a state registered lobbyist.
Kathleen Garrity, President, Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington
Kathleen Garrity has over 20 years of experience in a variety of governmental areas including prevailing wage, apprenticeship and labor. Kathleen serves on the state Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee
Ann Jarvis, VP of Safety and Education, Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington
Ann Jarvis monitors safety and regulatory changes and WRD decisions from the Department of LUI, DOSH and OSHA. Ann serves on the state's Construction Advisory Committee and Retro Advisory Committee.
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
The ABC National headquarters in Arlington, VA has a staff of 15 government affairs and policy professionals including an award-winning lobbying team working in the US Capitol to support ABC member firms around the country.
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ABC participates in the Construction Industry Legislative Reception each year. The reception is hosted by the entire construction industry. The evening event is held in July each year. The National Legislative Conference is held in early June in Washington, DC each year. It features sessions on current issues, speeches by various government officials and personal visits to the members of Congress from Washington. All ABC members are invited to attend.