Bob Briant, Sr. (1937-2013)
Briant was a New Jersey construction industry legend and tireless advocate. In 1972, he was named the first full-time executive director of the fledgling Utility Contractors Association of New Jersey.
In the early 1980s, as CEO, he saw a major market development opportunity for his members, added “T” for “Transportation” to the association’s name, and became the state chapter affiliate of ARTBA. Briant spearheaded the development of programs and services that made UTCA a full-service association, which grew to include more than 1,100 members.
He served as chairman and treasurer of the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT). Under his leadership, NJEIT began by issuing $50 million in low interest loans annually to local municipalities and sewer authorities to help them improve their systems.
