ST. LOUIS, Mo. – At the Associated General Contractors of Missouri’s 100th Anniversary Celebration April 3, the AGCMO board of directors – led by current Chairman and PARIC Chief Executive Officer Mike Rallo, Jr. – honored long-time association exec Len Toenjes, CAE, with a lifetime achievement award.
The surprise presentation occurred at the start of the organization’s annual convention on April 2 at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis. Toenjes has served as the AGCMO’s president since 1996. Prior to that, he worked as director of apprenticeship and training for the Construction Training School in St. Louis. And before that, he served as a coordinator and instructor of the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program for more than 16 years. He began his career as a union carpenter.
Toenjes holds degrees from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and Washington University in St. Louis.
“Len has significantly influenced this industry,” said Rallo. “There’s no doubt that he has made a lasting impact on workforce development, advocacy and innovation.”
Upon accepting the honor, Toenjes thanked the board, the AGCMO membership and his wife.
“You’ll never find a greater group of people to work for than AGC members,” he said.