Board of Directors

Officers

Ronald Kudla (Chair) | Advanced Glass & Metal, LLC

Ron is President of Advanced Glass & Metal. He serves as chair of AGMA, trustee of the Glass & Metal Alliance, chair of the negotiations committee, chair of the Philanthropy Committee, member of the Training Review Committee and trustee of the Industry Advancement Fund. Ron studied at Muhlenberg College. After completing his glazier apprenticeship, he worked for years for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, where he redesigned the Supervisory Training Program. Ron also served on the National Ski Patrol for 13+ years, performing search and rescue missions; today he is an alumni member. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, golf, and spending time with his wife and three children.

 

Joseph Clabbers (Vice  Chair) | National Glass & Metal Company, Inc.

Joe is President of National Glass & Metal Company, a role he has held for three decades. He serves as Vice Chair of AGMA, trustee of the Finishing Trades Institute Apprentice Training Fund, co-chair of the Glazier Advisory Committee, trustee of the IUPAT National Pension Fund, and trustee of the Industry Advancement Fund. Joe sits on the North American Contractor Certification Committee and is a founding board member of the National Architectural Glass and Metal Association. He has also been a past judge of the AGI Student Glass Design Competition. Joe earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Drexel University. In his free time, he enjoys golf, biking, and spending time with his family, including four grandsons, at the Jersey shore.

 

Patrick McIntyre (Treasurer) | Synergy Glass & Door Service, LLC

Pat is President of Synergy Glass & Door Service, a company he founded in 2012 after spending 12+ years in the glass industry. He serves as Treasurer of AGMA, trustee on the Annuity Fund, and as a member of a Glazier Advisory Committee. He is a board member of the Marple Civic Association, a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association, and involved with numerous charitable organizations. Pat holds a B.S. in Construction Management from Mountwest Community and Technical College. He has a passion for golf and loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. Fun fact: Pat was featured on ABC as a “Best of the Class” 1996 high school graduate.

 

Stephen Gilchrist (Secretary) | GMI Contractors, Inc.

Stephen is owner of GMI Contractors, a company he co-founded in 1994. He serves as Secretary of the AGMA and a trustee on the jointly-managed AGMA-GLU252 Targeting Fund. His career started as a Glazier Apprentice in 1989, he completed the four-year apprenticeship, then shortly after started GMI. His career has included serving as project manager, lead estimator, foreman, superintendent, and working as a glazier for 30+ years, all of which inform his leadership perspective. Stephen enjoys time with his two grandsons and three children. He also enjoys fishing, kayaking, and spending time at the beach and in the mountains.

 

Lisa Godlewski (Executive Director) | Architectural Glass & Metal Association

Lisa has led the Architectural Glass & Metal Association since 2013. With more than two decades of experience, Lisa maintains a commitment to AGMA’s mission to create member opportunities that support high growth, high standards, and harmonious relations with industry stakeholders. She serves as Chair of the Pennsylvania State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the first woman to hold the position. She is also the Administrator of several Labor-Management Funds including: The Glass & Metal Alliance, the GLU252-AGMA Targeting Fund, and the GLU1009-NJG&MCA Targeting Funds. Lisa is an educator in the Associates Degree Program at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region. She also serves as Executive Director of the Associated Master Painter and Decorators of Philadelphia (AMPD) a new position she is honored to hold. Lisa earned a master’s degree from the University of Delaware and in her free time serves on the Board of Directors at the Media Theater in Media, PA and Co-leads the 4H Silver Stirrups Horse Club of Delaware County.

Board Members

James Baumgardner, CPA | Guthrie Glass & Metal

James is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Guthrie Glass & Metal, where he oversees the company’s administration – from banking and insurance to payroll and planning – and sets vision for investments in people, processes, and equipment. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), James brings extensive financial acumen to his roles at Guthrie and on the AGMA board. He gained experience with Deloitte Tax and Wells Fargo Advisors in addition to working within the family businesses Baumgardner Construction and Guthrie. James earned degrees in accounting, business management, and Spanish from James Madison University, where he graduated with honors and studied abroad in Spain. He is a trustee on the jointly-managed AGMA-GLU252 Targeting Fund and the Glass & Metal Alliance. He’s an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, both as a mentor to a little brother and an administrative supporter of the organization. In his free time, James enjoys spending time with family and watching and playing sports.

 

Stephen Beletz | Beletz Bros. Glass Company

Stephen is the third-generation owner of Beletz Bros. Glass Company. He joined the company the day after he graduated from high school in 1985 and has helped build the company into a leader in specialty architectural metals and glass. His favorite projects are historic renovations. Steve serves as chairman of the AGMA Membership Committee as a trustee of the jointly-managed Labor Management Fund. He likes picking at flea markets and has over 1,800 antique glass cutters and an extensive collection of vintage apothecary jars. Steve is married with two sons, one of which has followed in his footsteps as the fourth generation at Beletz Bros.

 

Tom Kennedy | R.A. Kennedy & Sons, Inc.

Tom is President and Chief Operating Officer of R.A. Kennedy & Sons with over 45 years in the glazing industry. He has served on the AGMA board since 1990, a member of the Occupational Health & Safety Committee, and a member of the DC21 Drug Policy Subcommittee. Tom earned a B.S. in Economics from Boston University. In his community, Tom has been involved with St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Youth Organization and Fundraising Committee and the Brandywine Youth Club Girls Softball. Tom enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren on the water at the Jersey Shore, either fishing in the back bays or dolphin watching in the ocean.

 

Victoria Levesque | MEG Glass Inc.

Victoria (Tory) Levesque has been involved in construction since she was young, learning alongside her father and his career in construction management. After more than a decade in the industry, in 2017 she and a business partner decided to take a chance and launch their own company. The result is MEG Glass, of which Tory is President & CEO. In addition to serving on the AGMA Board of Directors, Tory serves on the jointly-managed Glazier Advisory Committee of the Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region. She has a BFA from Temple University. Her proudest non-professional accomplishment is her family. “They bring so much happiness and joy to my day and I feel so fortunate to have them.”

 

Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP | CBIZ

Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP, is a Managing Director in the Tax practice at CBIZ and serves as the Mid-Atlantic Construction Practice Leader based in Blue Bell, PA. With more than three decades of experience working with construction companies, his collaborative and solution-focused approach, technical proficiency, and deep industry knowledge have made him a trusted advisor to contractors looking to operate more efficiently and optimize growth. Before merging his practice into Marcum in 2023 (which was acquired by CBIZ in late 2024), Marty was the managing partner of McCarthy & Company, PC. Under his leadership, McCarthy & Company was named one of The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ by Construction Executive for four consecutive years (2019-2022) and recognized by Accounting Today as a 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader and one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” (2019-2022). City & State Pennsylvania named Marty to its 2023 Construction Power 100 List. He was the only accountant to earn the distinction. A graduate of Villanova University with a B.S. in Accounting, Marty holds the well-respected Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation. Marty enjoys golf, watching Villanova basketball, and being with his family in his free time.

 

Mark Rabinowitz | Paul Rabinowitz Glass Company, Inc.

Mark is a third-generation owner of Paul Rabinowitz Glass Co., which he has led since 2005 and where he has been involved for three decades. He serves as a trustee on the jointly-managed AGMA-GLU252 Targeting Fund. He is a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association, Philadelphia Building Managers and Operators Association, International Facility Management Association, and Vistage. Mark is involved with numerous charitable causes including the Police Athletic League, the Jewish Relief Organization, as a board member of Congregation Beth Or, and with the alumni association of Syracuse University, where he earned dual degrees in Economics and Psychology. In his free time, Mark enjoys the beach and spending time with his wife and four children.

 

Jason A. Copley (Association Counsel) | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Jason is a partner and chair of the construction group in the law firm Cohen Seglias, where he has worked since 1998. He serves as counsel to construction clients including contractors, subcontractors, owners, and suppliers and serves as assistant general counsel to the American Institute of Steel Construction. Jason is a member of Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, Construction Financial Managers Association, General Building Contractors Association, Mid-Atlantic Steel Fabricators Association, New York Building Congress, and the Subcontractors Trade Association. He has been named to the Best Lawyers® in America list from 2018-2021. Jason earned an engineering degree from Alfred University and worked in the construction industry as a project manager for a commercial subcontractor before earning his law degree from Widener University School of Law. Away from work, Jason enjoys spending time with his sons, skiing, traveling, and cooking.