2027 Minnesota Construction Summit

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Yolanda McIntosh

Director of Organizational Wellbeing & Culture, AGC of Minnesota

A Leader in Construction Mental Health, Yolanda McIntosh is the Director of Organizational Wellbeing and Culture for the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota. In her role, Yolanda leads efforts to create more intentional and inclusive initiatives, helping member contractors build equitable business cultures and provide greater opportunities for diverse populations in the building and highway construction industry. Beyond her cultural inclusive work, Yolanda is a prominent leader in the construction mental health movement, heading up the VitalCog in Construction suicide prevention training and awareness program for the region. Yolanda has become a national champion in suicide prevention within the construction industry. Her powerful message, “People like me don’t want to die; we just want the mental pain, turmoil, and anguish in our heads to STOP!” resonates deeply, inspiring change and raising awareness about mental health in construction.

Mike Schechter

General Counsel/Director of Labor Relations, AGC of Minnesota

Mike Schechter is the director of labor relations and general counsel for AGC MN, where he facilitates negotiations with the basic trades on collective bargaining agreements, helps contractors with questions or concerns, and manages the disputes board to resolve differences with the unions. 

Kyle Willems

Shareholder, Bassford Remele

Kyle Willems serves on Bassford Remele’s board of directors and is co-chair of the firm’s construction and real estate practice group. He is a business litigator who represents clients in construction, real estate, and finance disputes, guiding them through every phase of the process. Kyle’s industry involvement includes leadership roles in the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota. His work has earned him recognition as the 2025 Minnesota Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly, and a Minnesota Rising Star, in addition to being listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

Laura Ziegler

Director of Highway/Heavy & Government Affairs, AGC of Minnesota

Laura Ziegler joined AGC of MN in 2018 and serves as the Director of Highway/Heavy & Government Affairs.  Laura's role includes being the principal staff resource for managing and directing AGC's legislative policy and regulatory agenda.  She represents the construction industry at the Minnesota Legislature and with state agencies, as well as the federal government and Congress. She has a passion for the three P’s: policy, puns, and not the Packers.