John R. (J.R.) Gaylor
Secretary
Appointed: 11-05; Term Expires: October 4, 2026
jr@abcindianakentucky.org
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Secondary School teacher/coach, (5 years, Indiana life license), Assistant Professor,
(Marion College/Indiana Wesleyan, 8 years), President, (ABC, 30 plus years) mentoring
multiple business executives.
COMPANY: Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana and Kentucky, INC.
TITLE: President
EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Master Degrees from Ball State University.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Overseen the matriculation of over 20,000 construction apprentices. Served as an advisor
to Governor Mike Pence on the Indiana Career Council. Was a founding member of the
Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety. Founded the Construction Prep
Academy for Public Schools Construction Curriculum. Co-founded Leadership Grant County
(one of the first community-based leadership series in Indiana).
AFFILIATIONS:
Member, Northview Church, Carmel IN. Board member of Hamilton County Innovation Network.
Served on the Board of Trustees of Vincennes University for 14 years (under the appointment
of three Governors) with 7 of those years as Chairman of the Trustees.