WELCOME, Erin and Kaitlyn, to ABC Southeast TX

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter and the Board of Directors are proud to announce the hiring of Erin Dugas as the Chapter Membership Development Director.



We are super excited to welcome such a respected industry professional whose experience, leadership, and knowledge of ABC Southeast Texas will be a tremendous asset to our chapter. Erin has been a dedicated supporter of ABC Southeast Texas, previously serving as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee, where she played an important role in supporting membership growth and engagement throughout the chapter.

Erin Dugas is a Southeast Texas industrial professional with more than a decade of experience in safety, operations, and industrial sales. A 2003 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and a 2007 graduate of Lamar University, Erin earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology.

She began her industrial career in 2013 in safety after completing NCCER safety training through Associated Builders and Contractors. From there, she expanded her experience into operations and industrial sales, building a strong reputation for professionalism, organization, relationship-building, and dedication throughout the industry. Her ability to connect with others and navigate fast-paced environments has helped her establish lasting partnerships and continued success throughout her career.

Outside of her professional life, Erin is devoted to her family and community. She has been married to Aaron Dugas for 13 years and is the proud mother of two children — Tinley, 11, who enjoys creativity and drawing, and Hayden, 9, who loves playing baseball at Orange Youth Little League. In her free time, Erin enjoys traveling with her family, spending time outdoors with her children, and cheering Hayden on from the baseball stands. She values hard work, integrity, family, and creating meaningful connections both personally and professionally.

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter is excited for Erin to continue making a positive impact within the construction and industrial community while helping strengthen member relationships and chapter growth

throughout Southeast Texas.

Contact Erin at edugas@abcsetx.org or 409-673-8237

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter and the Board of Directors are proud to announce the addition of Kaitlyn Collins as our new ABC Southeast TX Chapter Office Manager.

We are thrilled to have Kaitlyn join our team and look forward to introducing her to all of our members and industry partners. Her experience, professionalism, and strong ties to the Southeast Texas community make her a wonderful addition to the chapter.

Kaitlyn Collins joins the ABC Southeast Texas Chapter as Office Manager, bringing with her 18 years of experience in the building and construction industry. As a lifelong Southeast Texas resident, Kaitlyn has developed strong relationships throughout the local community and industry, along with a deep understanding of the region’s workforce and business environment.

Kaitlyn is married to her husband, Dennis, and together they have four children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and cheering on her children at their sporting events. Kaitlyn is excited to begin this new chapter with ABC Southeast Texas and looks forward to supporting the membership, growing relationships within the industry, and contributing to the continued success of the chapter.

Contact Kaitlyn at k.collins@abcsetx.org or 409-540-0234

Not saying Goodbye, but until next time!

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter is saddened to announce that our beloved Administrative Assistant, Lexi Rodriguez, will be departing from ABC Southeast TX effective Friday, May 15th.

Lexi has been such an important part of our chapter, and while we will miss her greatly, we fully support her decision to stay home and spend more time with her family. Her dedication, hard work, and positive spirit have meant so much to our members, staff,

and Board of Directors.

Although she may be leaving the office, you may still see Lexi volunteering and supporting our chapter at the Outdoor Extravaganza — once ABC family, always ABC family!

Please join us in wishing Lexi and her family all the very best in this next chapter of life.

We invite everyone to stop by the ABC Board Room on Monday, May 18th, at 11:30 AM for a farewell lunch as we celebrate Lexi and thank her for everything she has done for ABC Southeast Texas.



Thank you, Lexi, for your commitment, friendship, and all that you have done for our chapter. You will truly be missed!