Charter Cup Winner 2024

Carl Marenco of Wohlsen Construction

CHARTER CUP

ABC Dinner 11-21-2024 Credit photograph by Eric Crossan 302-378-1700

Carl Marenco of Wohlsen Construction is the winner of the 2024 Charter Cup. This award is presented annually to the ABC contractor member who exemplifies the true meaning of the Merit Shop philosophy and has contributed most to the association.

Carl has shown incredible passion for the protection of free enterprise and open competition in Delaware and is never afraid to speak out on his beliefs.

He has served a six-year term on the Board of Directors holding every office including Chair in 2021. He also has served on various committees including Legislative/Legal Rights, Membership, Careers in Construction, and Inclusion & Diversity.

Carl has always been one of the first members to step up and help ABC on legislative matters, growing membership or promoting the importance of engaging future leaders into the association to create the next generation of ABC supporters. He was instrumental in navigating our organization out of COVID but instituting events, programs and services that were safe and healthy.  He also re-organized our Constrution Education Foundation of Delaware to help further our outreach to individuals who were interested in entering our industry.  He has always helped with the recruitment of new members and informing them of the membership benefits.

He has been a strong supporter and contributor of both our local Political Action committee and national Political Action committee, which helps elect pro-merit shop ­legislators.  He also encourages other ABC members to get involved in the legislative process and helps them understand the value of having your voice heard.

“Carl is one of the most avid supporters of ABC and promotes our association on a daily basis with his employees and friends,” said Edward Capodanno, ABC Delaware President.  “He is constantly advocating the benefits of belonging to our association and what the return on investment can be for a company. He is an individual that truly embodies the spirit of ABC and is well deserving of this award.”