ABC Heart of America Endorses Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor

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CONTACT: Marcos Zelada-Rodas, ABC Heart of America | 636.764.6443 | Marcos@abcksmo.org
ABC Heart of America Endorses Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America
chapter today announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for Governor of Missouri.
Representing more than 250 local contractors in the industrial and nonresidential construction
sectors, ABC Heart of America is a leading advocate for free and open competition and is
committed to fostering a skilled construction workforce.

Michele Roberts-Bauer, president of ABC Heart of America, said, “We are thrilled to endorse Lt.
Gov. Mike Kehoe for governor. His commitment to creating an environment where businesses
can grow, unburdened by excessive regulation, aligns with our merit-shop philosophy. Kehoe’s
vision for Missouri’s future mirrors our members’ values, emphasizing fair competition and
workforce development. We are confident that under his leadership, Missouri will experience
significant growth in the construction industry and beyond.”

Lt. Gov. Kehoe has consistently committed to the principles that ABC Heart of America stands
for, including his efforts to ensure the construction sector remains a pivotal element of Missouri’s
economy. His policies focus on reducing the burdens on small businesses and expanding
opportunities for skilled labor throughout the state.

“I’m honored to receive the support of the hardworking members of ABC Heart of America,” said
Lt. Governor Kehoe. “As a small businessman, I will ensure my administration strengthens
workforce development efforts and helps businesses grow and prosper in Missouri.”

“Lt. Gov. Kehoe understands the challenges our members face,” Michele Roberts-Bauer said.
“His leadership is exactly what Missouri needs to navigate toward growth and prosperity. We
believe his governance approach will not only benefit the construction industry but also build a
solid foundation for the economic well-being of all Missourians.”

ABC Heart of America is a leading advocate for fair and open competition in the construction
industry across Missouri and Kansas. Based on the merit shop philosophy, which supports an
open competition approach to awarding contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor
affiliation, ABC aims to help its members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely,
ethically, and profitably, for the betterment of the communities where ABC and its members
operate. This endorsement reflects the organization’s confidence in Lt. Gov. Kehoe’s ability to
champion policies that ensure fair and open competition, crucial for the sustainability and growth
of the construction industry in Missouri.

For more information about ABC Heart of America and its advocacy for the construction
industry, please visit abcksmo.org.

About Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in
1950 that represents more than 23,000 members. The Heart of America Chapter of ABC has served
contractors and the construction industry across Missouri and Kansas since 1975. Founded on the merit
shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work
safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
Visit us at abcksmo.org
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