Associated General Contractors of America
Ken Simonson has a wealth of experience in the field of economics and policy advice. Ken began their career in 1985 as the Vice President and Chief Economist at the American Trucking Associations, where they worked until 1998. Ken then moved to the Office of Advocacy US Small Business Administration, where they served as a Senior Policy Advisor until 2001. Since 2001, they have held the position of Chief Economist at the Associated General Contractors of America.
Ken Simonson completed their Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Chicago between 1965 and 1969. Ken then pursued and obtained a Master's degree in Economics from Northwestern University from 1969 to 1970.
Associated General Contractors of America
For more than 100 years the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has been and still is the leading association for the construction industry. We are the oldest and largest construction association representing general and specialty contractors and represent more than 27,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, over 8,800 specialty-contracting firms, and more than 10,400 service providers and suppliers. We advocate for the interests of the industry, educate members about the latest in construction techniques and technology, and connect construction professionals with one another through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the AGC website at www.AGC.org.