NEBRASKA | Construction Industry Joint Meeting

Ken Simonson’s Program: Construction Spending, Labor and Materials Outlook, with a Little Political Impact Thrown In—Ken will bring his unique national perspective of economic perspective relating to the construction industry picking up from the November program with Dodge Data. Additionally, he will discuss the continued impact of D.C. politics on the 2018 forecast and outlook. Ken Simonson is Chief Economist-AGC of America has 46 years of experience analyzing and communicating about the economy. He’s been sharing his insights with the Construction Industry for AGC since 2001.

Kris Holoch Program: Nebraska Economic Outlook—Kris will provide the statewide economic outlook for the coming year from the perspective of Nebraska bankers, and especially from the greater Nebraska area. She will share insights on the continued slow ag economy, and other factors that may influence commercial construction during 2018. Kris is CEO- Cornerstone Bank in York, Nebraska. She is also the 2017-18 President of the Nebraska Bankers Association. Kris is an accountant by profession and has been in banking for over 25 years.