About

President

Brian Sampson is responsible for coordinating chapter political and policy agenda, advocating for reform in state government, and promoting the overall growth of the construction industry on behalf of ABC’s more than 400 construction and contracting firms across New York State.  Brian also assists other ABC Chapters and member companies with developing strategic plans

Prior to joining ABC, Brian served as Unshackle Upstate’s (Now Upstate United) Executive Director for 5 years. While with Unshackle Upstate, Brian pushed for policies to make New York State more business friendly, advocating for less burdensome regulations and lower taxes. Brian worked with Empire State Development (ESD) as Upstate Director for Business Outreach and served as Vice President of the Builders Exchange of Rochester, a 550-plus member association in the construction industry.

Brian has received numerous accolades throughout his career including: 

• City & States Albany Power 100
• Chairman’s Committee for the Regional Economic Development Councils
• Rochester Business Journal’s 40 under 40

Brian also serves as the Chair of the Upstate United Board of Directors and 5 years on the Arc of Monroe Board of Directors, twice serving as Chair.