Ugo Nwagbaraocha Named NAMC President
The construction executive has assumed the leadership role for the national trade organization.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in People
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Ugo Nwagbaraocha has been named the president of the National Association of Minority Contractors. He succeeds Wendell R. Stemley and will lead the organization for a one-year term.
Why it matters
The association aims to maximize engagement with national corporations to support minority-owned businesses as the country undergoes significant infrastructure growth.
The National Association of Minority Contractors operates 22 chapters across the United States with a combined annual project capacity exceeding $1 billion. Nwagbaraocha will hold the presidency for a one-year term.
The players
Ugo Nwagbaraocha
He is the newly appointed president of the National Association of Minority Contractors and the current president of Diamond Discs International.
Wendell R. Stemley
He is the predecessor who previously served as the president of the National Association of Minority Contractors.
Khia Chukudebelu
She has been selected to serve as the keynote speaker for the 2027 national conference.
Ruben Mercado Jr.
He serves as the national vice president of the National Association of Minority Contractors.
Frank Lemos
He serves as the national secretary of the National Association of Minority Contractors.
The details
Nwagbaraocha serves as the president of the Milwaukee-based Diamond Discs International. The association facilitates crucial relationships between minority-owned construction firms and larger commercial entities.
Timeline
1969: The National Association of Minority Contractors was founded.
September 21, 2026: Official announcement of the new leadership.
June 28-30, 2027: The 58th National Association of Minority Contractors National Conference will be held.
Market Landscape
This transition occurs 58 years after the 1969 founding of the National Association of Minority Contractors, representing a new phase in the group's history. The change positions the organization to aggressively push for minority business inclusion in the current infrastructure boom.
The leadership shift aims to increase opportunities for minority-owned firms to secure contracts on large-scale infrastructure projects. Clients and partners can expect continued efforts to expand grid and sustainable energy capacity.
The takeaway
The selection of Milwaukee as the 2027 conference host highlights the region's rising importance in the national construction sector. Firms should monitor upcoming regional developments as the association pushes for increased sustainable energy grid participation.
What happens next
The 58th National Association of Minority Contractors National Conference is scheduled to take place at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee from June 28 to June 30, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Reporter - WI Construction News & Bids.
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