TAUC - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Vice President
• Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Alex provides TAUC members with expert guidance and analysis on all health and safety-related issues and coordinates with industry partners, stakeholders and regulatory agencies on EHS-related matters. He serves as the official TAUC liaison to the Environmental Health and Safety Committee, working with the chairperson to deliver timely, cutting-edge information to all committee members. In addition, Alex coordinates one of the industry's most well-regarded safety recognition programs: TAUC's Thomas J. Reynolds Awards. Prior to joining TAUC, Alex worked for Environmental Health & Safety Solutions Inc. as a safety professional supporting both owners and contractors on multiple projects throughout the United States. Residing in Pittsburgh, he has focused on providing safety excellence in the Utica and Marcellus Shale gas plays, particularly at the nation's largest gas processing facility in West Virginia. Alex received his bachelor's in safety management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He retains professional memberships with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), National Safety Council (NSC) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). He also retains his status as an instructor for the Petroleum Education Council (PEC).

Job Titles:

• Director of Marketing
• Operations Manager, Database and IT

Ben Cahoon is the Operations Manager, Database and IT for The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and has been with TAUC since 2006. He is responsible for all hardware and software technology and its maintenance. Cahoon has been integral in updating the online signatory, site extension request and work hours reporting modules. On a daily basis he is responsible for assisting clients with the online signatory and site extension request process, as well as, the work hours reporting process. Cahoon is also part of the development and deployment team for the redesigned organization websites. He also handles the daily data integration between the database and websites. Prior to joining TAUC, Cahoon worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce and on various campaigns of candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Cahoon maintains professional membership with the American Society of Association Executives and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Political Science and History from the University of Connecticut.

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Operations Manager
• Safety Director
• Industrial Relations Committee Chair

Bill Cornett is the Operations Manager for GEM Inc. based in Walbridge, OH.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Practice Manager

Chad Cotter has experienced in the full range of services needed to envision, engineer and execute major projects for power generation, utilities, industrial and manufacturing facilities, refining, chemical process, aviation, and water treatment facilities. n Cotter is regional global practice manager in the St. Louis office of Burns & McDonnell, where he works with clients in the Midwest and across the country. He brings two decades of experience delivering projects for the diverse spectrum of clients and markets Burns & McDonnell serves, both from the design and construction sides. n Cotter leads a team of design and construction professionals in St. Louis, where he has lived and worked for his entire life. He is a professional engineer in Illinois, and long has been involved in leadership in construction organizations.

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Chairman
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• President
• First Vice President - President Elect
• President Chris Buckman / President / CEO Jacob Snyder

Chris earned his B.S. in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and has been with the company for more than 20 years, managing some of BMWC's most prestigious Fortune 500 accounts. Additionally, Chris has played a major role in BMWC's recent expansion throughout the Great Lakes Region. Chris enjoys coaching youth sports, planning fun gatherings with family and friends, motocross with his father and two boys, tinkering in the garage and is an avid downhill skier. He donates his time to numerous local organizations such as youth sporting, Boys and Girls Club of Indiana, United Way, Boy Scouts of Indiana and Horizon House.

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Executive Director, Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc
• Information Technology and Innovation Director
• Local Employer Organization ( LEO ) Committee Chair

Dave Daquelente is the Executive Director of the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. (MBA). The MBA is a trade association whose membership includes more than 240 of the top general contractors, construction managers, specialty contractors, and service and supplier companies supporting Western Pennsylvania's commercial construction industry. Daquelente serves the MBA Board of Directors and leads a dynamic team that focuses on membership and industry service. The MBA is one of 89 chapters affiliated with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) representing over 32,000 members nationwide. Members of the MBA are also members of AGC of America and this affiliation affords the MBA membership with an even stronger industry voice and broader access to services, resources, and activities available on a national level. MBA contractors have set the standard in Western Pennsylvania for construction excellence by investing in a skilled workforce, implementing award-winning safety programs and offering the best in management expertise. As the construction industry's leading voice, Daquelente and the MBA will continue Leading the Industry, Building the Region! Daquelente began serving as Executive Director at the end of 2019, after most recently acting as the Executive Director for the Ironworker Employers Association. Daquelente brings a passion for the construction industry and over 20 years of experience, including as a member of the Carpenters Union following graduate school. Daquelente is deeply rooted in the Pittsburgh area and brings demonstrated strengths as a relationship builder, committed to both mission and membership engaging with owner, contractor, and labor leaders in regional and national service. Daquelente is proud to build on the strong labor management relationships in Western Pennsylvania, including locally though his roles serving as a

Job Titles:

• Chief Operating Officer
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Second Vice President
• President Chris Buckman / President / CEO Jacob Snyder

Previously Jacob served as the Vice President of Human Resources, Safety and Labor Relations. He began working at Enerfab in 2009 as the Managing Director of Safety and Labor Relations focusing on his expertise in managing strategic hires, employee training & development, and supervising labor relations. n Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and an MPA in Personnel Management and Labor Relations from Bowling Green State University.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Secretary of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Executive Vice President of Operations & Chief Diversity Officer, JJ White, Inc

Jim Daley, Executive Vice President of Operations & Chief Diversity Officer, JJ White, Inc. n Jim started his Union steamfitting apprenticeship with JJ White and has been with us for 31 years since. He has traveled through the ranks holding various positions before becoming the Senior Vice President of Operations. Jim oversees all JJ White activities and is proud to ensure quality and safety across the board.

Job Titles:

• Staff Member

Job Titles:

• Director of Administration
• Director of Meetings and Events

Judy Freeman is the director of meetings and events for The Association of Union Constructors. She is an experienced specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in catering, event planning, hospitality management, customer service, sales and marketing. Strong professional with a Broad College of Business focused in Hospitality from Michigan State University.

Job Titles:

• President
• President of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• President Chris Buckman / President / CEO Jacob Snyder

Justin Bruce brings 20 years of corporate, project and sales and business development experience to Bruce & Merrilees. He also serves in the sales and marketing / business development role for the company while also overseeing estimating. He has been involved with diverse projects throughout the United States in every industry the company participates in. As vice president of the company, Mr. Bruce maintains industry and political contacts to keep Bruce & Merrilees at the forefront of the industry. Mr. Bruce also sits on various local and national boards of directors both charity and industry related. n Prior to joining Bruce & Merrilees, Mr. Bruce worked in sales and marketing for the hospitality industry, including serving as sales manager for two year-round resorts in north central Colorado. He holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in business management.

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Safety Director
• Environmental Health and Safety Committee Chair
• Executive Vice President of Operations & Chief Diversity Officer

Kathi Dobson is a 20+ year veteran of the construction industry and of Alberici Constructors, Inc. She works throughout the country & North America supporting safe work efforts in her company's automotive, mining, heavy civil and industrial processes markets. Regardless of the issue, you'll see that Kathi is a passionate advocate and fighter for health and safety throughout the industry.

Job Titles:

• Director of Marketing

Kirk Westwood is a storyteller, a best-selling author, and the co-founder of a media company named a Top 25 strategic communication agency by the Washington Business Journal. Kirk has contributed to the communications strategies of government agencies, global non-profits, and Hollywood films. He has helped many organizations tell their stories as a photographer, blogger, web-streamer, and consultant. No matter what his professional title has been, Kirk's job description has always been a variation of the same thing: to help tell stories.

Job Titles:

• Administrative Assistant
• Operations Manager, Database & IT

is the Administrative Assistant for The Association of Union Constructors. Melanie is diligent, thoughtful and always willing to tackle a new challenge.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• President
• Vice President
• Chief Executive Officer Todd Mustard / Vice President Mike Dorsey

Todd Mustard is vice president of The Association of Union Constructors. In this role he coordinates the government affairs activities of the association, serves as staff liaison to TAUC's Government Affairs Committee and works with various legislative coalitions including the Construction Employers of America, the Alliance for Industrial Efficiency, the Carbon Capture Coalition, and the Energy4Us Coalition. Mustard also leads the association's efforts as it relates to industry innovation and technology, serving as the staff liaison to TAUC's Innovation and Technology Committee. He is also the point person for the annual TAUC Leadership Conference, Industrial Grade Innovation (IGI) Conference and Expo, and State of the Union Construction Industry Forum, creating the agendas and content for these events. He is the project lead on TAUC's Legacy Partner Program, as well as new and existing affinity programs, and other member products and services. Prior to joining the association in 2003, he spent several years with AOL in their interactive marketing department and deal management team working on a variety of cross-platform online advertising campaigns, forecasting future revenue streams, and reviewing operational feasibility of said campaigns. Mustard serves on the Board of the AGC of California's Construction Education Foundation (CEF), is a longstanding member of the American Society of Association Executives and holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife and two sons and their dog Seneca. Mike Dorsey leads TAUC's industrial relations and development efforts. A Washington, D.C. native, Dorsey joined the association in 2006 and was previously the union liaison for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and prior to that, a program manager with the Building Trade Department's safety and health arm, CPWR The Center for Construction Research and Training. Dorsey sits on the Board of Directors of the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC), maintains professional memberships with the Association of Fundraising Professionals and American Society of Association Executives and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from Radford University in Virginia. Daniel Hogan is the Chief Executive Officer of The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC). Originally from Western New York, Hogan has been with TAUC and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC) since 2009 and most recently served as Senior Director of Industrial Relations. He assumed his current role as CEO of TAUC in March 2021. Hogan has been actively involved as a spokesman and advocate for the construction and maintenance industry since 2005. Prior to joining TAUC and the NMAPC, Hogan held positions at the Construction Industry Employers Association (CIEA), a local employers association in Buffalo, New York representing management interests within collective bargaining agreements with multiple building trades crafts. Hogan also staffed the Plumbing Mechanical Contractors Association (PMCA), Construction Exchange of Buffalo and Western New York, the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) of WNY, the National Certified Pipe Welders Bureau (NCPWB) of WNY, SMACNA Buffalo Chapter, New York State Roofers and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, the Niagara Frontier Subcontractors Association (NFSA) and the Construction Financial Managers Association (CFMA WNY Chapter). As the CEO of TAUC, Hogan is dedicated to helping member union contractors increase their market share in the ultra-competitive construction and maintenance industry. He believes this can only be accomplished by building strong tripartite relationships between these contractors, the building trades crafts and our owner-clients. He is also focused on continually increasing the value of TAUC's portfolio of products and services for the benefit of our members and the industry as a whole, as well as educating the next generation of workers on the value of a career in the union building trades. Hogan is a member of the Joint Administrative Committee to the Plan for the Settlement of Jurisdictional Disputes; member of the Board of Trustees for the Center For Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment (CMRAVE); Secretary of the Executive Committee for the Helmets to Hardhats Program; and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Pension Plans (NCCMP). Hogan received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Management from The Canisius College of Buffalo. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and lives in the greater Washington, D.C. area with his wife Laura, their son Daniel and daughter Isabel.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Treasurer of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Chief Executive Officer for Walbridge

Michael Haller, P.E., is Chief Executive Officer for Walbridge, a full-service construction company, that was founded in Detroit in 1916. In 1973, Mike joined Walbridge as a co-op intern while pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Detroit. For more than 45 years, Mike has been an integral part and led Walbridge teams in the construction of hundreds of major projects in eight different countries and thirty-five different states. From 2013-2015, he served on-site as the lead executive in the construction of a 6 million-square-foot automotive manufacturing and supplier complex in Goiana, Brazil for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Constructed in approximately 22 months, the Complex was named as the Global Best Manufacturing Project in 2015 by Engineering News-Record. It is the largest single project built by Walbridge in the shortest amount of time.

Job Titles:

• Director of Administration
• Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Mike Marrone is the director of administration. Marrone oversees the financial needs of the association, including the management of accounts payable/receivable, payroll and budgets. He is also responsible for the administration of personnel records, relying on more than 25 years of Non-Profit experience to ensure the association remains in compliance with current federal and state regulations. Marrone maintains professional membership with the Society for Human Resource Management and the American Society of Association Executives, and has completed advanced training in financial management and human resource management.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• President
• Vice President Labor Relations, the Boldt Company
• Vice President of Labor Relations With the Boldt Company

Rob Branyan is Vice President of Labor Relations with The Boldt Company based in Oregon, Ohio. He has a demonstrated history of successful contract negotiation and conflict resolution in the construction industry. He has experience on both the company and labor side. Skilled in Negotiation, Project Estimation, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Contract Management, and Process Scheduler. He graduated from the University of Toledo. Very familiar with labor contracts (local & national) and strong relationships with the National Building Trades Unions.

Job Titles:

• Executive Director
• Member of the Board
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Director of Human Resources & Safety, Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc

Seth Abraham is the Directory of Human Resources and Safety for Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM), one of the nation's largest unionized roofing contractors which specializes in large industrial and commercial facilities. He serves in the same capacity for Kalkreuth's sister company East Coast Metal Systems which manufactures and fabricates metal composite panels. As Director, Seth oversees labor relations, safety strategy/culture, and risk management for Kalkreuth and ECMS, totaling over 600 employees in the office and field. Seth was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He then attended West Virginia University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. Seth is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and as a Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Upper Ohio Valley Society for Human Resources and as a Health & Welfare Trustee for SMART Local #33.

Job Titles:

• Immediate past President
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• President

From early on, Steve knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father as an electrician. His deep appreciation for the trade led him to join the Local #8 IBEW apprenticeship program in Toledo in 1980. Steve learned craftsmanship and a strong work ethic while there as well as the value of cultivating relationships. In 1987, Steve joined the team at Rudolph Libbe Group. During his tenure, he has been an integral team member in roles that have included superintendent of the electrical division, operations manager, vice president of operations, senior vice president of construction and executive vice president. In 1998, RLG set out to dramatically change how the organization looked at safety. Steve was part of the team that developed and implemented a plan to make this a presiding culture and it remains a core value, today. This along with the company's ethical, fair and transparent culture and its reputation for excellence - from accounting to trucking - is a great source of pride. Steve was named president of GEM Inc. in 2015 where he focuses on strategic leadership. His ability to guide and nurture the team has become pivotal to success. Because of this, Steve and the team celebrated a major milestone as GEM Inc. was named the 2016 Midwest Specialty Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine. Steve is also recognized for his forward thinking, his ability to navigate through challenges and an overall practical approach. This also contributes to his in-depth understanding of GEM customers' needs and the solutions required to enhance their businesses. Steve is based in the Toledo office of GEM Inc. He is first vice president, executive board of The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwest Ohio and a board member of the National Maintenance Agreement Policy Committee (NMAPC).

Job Titles:

• Safety

TAUC's Thomas J. Reynolds Awards recognize member contractors who achieve a Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) Rate of 25% or more below the national industry average in a calendar year.

Job Titles:

• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Operations Manager
• Information Technology and Innovation Director, APM
• Innovation and Technology Committee Chair

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Director of Human Resources & Safety
• President, Dearborn Mid - West Company, LLC

Todd joined DMW in March 1996 and has been a valued member of the DMW Team for the past 25 years. Throughout his tenure, he has been promoted to various positions at DMW and excels in areas such as field installation, operations, and labor relations. In addition to responsibilities at DMW, Todd represents our Company in various industry-related organizations such as Michigan Conveyor Manufacturers Association (MCMA), was recently appointed to the State Building Authority Board of Trustees, and actively serves on committees promoting industry interests, both locally and nationally.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Director - Trade Labor, Barton Malow Company

With more than 30 years of experience in concrete construction, Doenitz has engineered and overseen concrete formwork for more than 300 projects across the country. Notable projects include Prudential Town Center 2000 Tower in Southfield, Ford Field, Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MGM Grand Parking Structure in Detroit, Consumers Energy Headquarters in Jackson, and a 1.2 million square foot parking structure for ‘Downtown Disney' in Orlando. n Doenitz is a registered professional engineer in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Florida. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He is an active member of AGC Michigan, participating in labor negotiations for over 20 years and has served in several board leadership positions, including the 2011 chairman of the board.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Business Development Manager / Labor Relations / Senior Project Manager, the Jamar Company

Troy has over 30 years of experience in the specialty construction industry working for The Jamar Company, currently serving in the roles of Business Development Manager, Labor Relations Manager and Senior Project Manager. He spent several years working in the field as a union sheetmetal worker before transitioning into the office where labor relations has been his primary focus. Troy is the second of three generations to work in the industry with Jamar. His father was manager of Jamar's Commercial Department before his retirement, and Troy's sons are currently sheetmetal workers at The Jamar Company. Troy brings with him business development expertise, regulatory policy and union negotiation experience, and was on-site project manager at several nationwide Jamar industrial job locations. Troy has completed several different training programs through MCAA and Jamar/APi Group including FMI Field Leader Institute and FMI Project Manager Academy. Troy has lived and worked in Duluth and Northern Minnesota's Iron Range his whole life. In that time, he has forged many strong relationships with industry and congressional leaders, giving him unique insight into every aspect of the specialty construction and the mining industry.

Job Titles:

• Administrative Assistant
• Communications Specialist and Content Analyst
• Creative Content Manager

Valeria Contreras is a creative problem-solver, communications specialist and content analyst who loves to find why people love the content they share. In her six years of experience in digital marketing, Valeria has worked aiding college students find the tools they need to succeed, and helped small businesses and non-profits grow their online presence. With her background in public relations, art, computer science and psychology, Valeria has become a communications jack-of-all-trades ready to help organizations share their message