Congressman Frank Mrvan Honored with National Legislative Excellence Award for Supporting Small Construction Businesses
Merrillville, IN — The U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA), Indiana-Kentucky Chapter, together with member company F.H. Paschen, has announced that U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan (IN-1) has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 National Legislative Excellence Award. The recognition was presented at F.H. Paschen’s newly opened Merrillville office, located in the heart of Congressman Mrvan’s district.
The national honor highlights Congressman Mrvan’s longstanding commitment to strengthening opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned businesses, especially within the construction industry. His efforts have been pivotal in advancing policies that promote fair access to federal and state contracting, ensure competitive procurement environments, and expand economic participation for local contractors across Indiana and the Midwest.
Brent Mounts, President of the USMCA Indiana-Kentucky Chapter, emphasized Mrvan’s understanding of industry challenges.
“Congressman Mrvan consistently understands the unique challenges facing smaller businesses in the construction industry,” Mounts said. “He has directly supported local job creation and helped construction contractors of all sizes in our community thrive. We value his dedication to leveling the playing field for these firms.”
F.H. Paschen — a national infrastructure contractor with deep regional roots — hosted the ceremony alongside USMCA board members, local leaders, and construction industry representatives. The company credited Congressman Mrvan’s advocacy for creating a more supportive climate for both large builders and the network of small subcontractors that power local job growth.
“Congressman Mrvan has been a consistent advocate for the kind of economic policies that allow companies like ours, and the network of local small contractors we partner with, to grow and invest right here in Merrillville,” said James Reitz, F.H. Paschen’s Merrillville Office Leader. “This award highlights the real, measurable impact of one of his legislative priorities in economic growth for Indiana.”
The USMCA Legislative Excellence Award is presented annually to elected leaders whose work meaningfully advances the interests of the construction industry, particularly small and minority-owned firms. Congressman Mrvan’s focus on improving access to infrastructure funding, strengthening contractor inclusion in public bids, and expanding workforce development programs helped secure this year’s honor.
The ceremony underscored the vital role of policy in shaping opportunities for construction entrepreneurs and highlighted ongoing partnerships between government, industry organizations, and local employers to support sustained regional economic development.
Originally reported by F.H. Paschen.
