Skip to content
Helping Utah Build Logo 1
Helping Utah Build:

Government Relation Resources

Advocacy is a top priority at AGC of Utah, and we take great pride in representing and protecting the interests of our members. We ensure that the voice of our members is heard at both the state and national levels.

2025

Bill Tracker

Stay informed with your resource for key legislation.

Start Tracking

Federal

Advocacy

AGC's hub for federal policies, updates, and advocacy.

Learn More

Contact Your Legislator

Use AGC’s Voter Voice to contact legislators on key issues.

Reach Out

Take

Action

Use AGC’s Voter Voice to advocate for key industry issues.

Make an Impact

Political Action Committee

Support AGC's voice through our PAC initiatives.

Join The PAC

Tariff Resource Center

Stay updated on tariffs affecting construction and costs.

Learn More

Immigration Resource Center

Stay updated on immigration policies impacting construction.

Learn More

Agency Contact Information

Utah agency contacts with phone numbers and website.

Find Contacts

Recent News

AGC of Utah Engages on Key Construction Issues During June Legislative Interim Session

June 27, 2025

Federal Transportation Funds at Risk: U.S. DOT Takes a Stance on DEI and Immigration Policies On June 18, 2025, the AGC of Utah participated in several important discussions during the Utah Legislature’s interim committee meetings. For those unfamiliar, interim committees are legislative workgroups that meet between general sessions to study issues, hear public and agency…

Read More

Federal Transportation Funds at Risk: U.S. DOT Takes a Stance on DEI and Immigration Policies

April 30, 2025

Federal Transportation Funds at Risk: U.S. DOT Takes a Stance on DEI and Immigration Policies By AGC of Utah On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a significant letter to all federal funding recipients that has drawn attention from state agencies, contractors, and industry leaders alike. The letter, signed by Secretary of…

Read More

Meet the Legislative Team

Scott D.
Scott Degraffenried

Legislative Committee Chair

 sdegraffenreid@jbuild.com

Scott DeGraffenried, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Jacobsen, brings extensive legal and industry expertise to his role. Named to the Utah Legal Elite list in 2021, he has been with Jacobsen since 2018 and serves as AGC’s Legislative Committee Chair, guiding policy efforts that impact the construction industry.

 

7
Joey Gilbert

President/CEO

jgilbert@agc-utah.org

Joey Gilbert is the President and CEO of AGC, overseeing the association’s strategic direction and industry leadership. With a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Utah and over 25 years at AGC, he drives initiatives that strengthen the construction industry and support AGC members.

Staff Web Photos
Gavin Gilbert

Dir. of Government Affairs

ggilbert@agc-utah.org

Gavin Gilbert earned his J.D. from the University of Idaho and a political science degree from Utah Valley University. As an attorney with a decade of experience in government affairs and legislative policy, he supports AGC’s advocacy efforts, working to shape policies that benefit the construction industry.

Screenshot 2025-03-14 at 9.58.57 AM
Chris Kyler

Contract Lobbyist

 

Chris Kyler is an attorney with a J.D. from Brigham Young University and serves as AGC’s contract lobbyist. As an owner of KKOS, he has represented AGC for multiple decades, providing strategic advocacy and legislative expertise to support and protect the construction industry.

 

Scroll To Top