| Committee |
Function |
Members |
| Executive |
Acts on behalf of the Board of Directors between meetings on mattes requiring immediate attention or urgent dispatch. |
President Mike Miller, Vice President Stan Fleischer, Treasurer Frank Battaglinio, and two at-large Board members |
| Finance |
Monitors the chapter’s entire financial process by paying close attention to revenues, receivables due the organization, investments, and the budgeting process. The Treasurer chairs the committee. |
Treasurer Frank Battaglino, Chairman; Jimmie Roberts, Jerry Robinson |
| Labor Negotiating |
Keeps members informed on labor’s positions and issues regarding contract negotiations. Regular meetings will take place with SMACNA Chapter members to assess needs and with Local 100 to discuss issues of mutual interest leading to a successful agreement. |
Washington--Jimmie Roberts, Chairman; Mike Miller, Rick Freeman,Greg Pickens, and Frank Battaglino
Baltimore--Stan Fleischer, Richard Titus, London Anthony and Joseph Weisman
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| Combined Labor Relations Advisory |
Provides input to the Labor Relations Committee. |
Jimmie Roberts Robert Gawne, Mark Nichols, Dave Gerlach, Greg Pickens, Jerry Robinson, Richard Titus, Stan Fleischer |
| *Pension and Health Fund Trustees |
This joint committee is made up of members from SMACNA Mid-Atlantic Chapter and Local 100 who work together to oversee the pension and health funds. |
Don Hammond, Keith Knarr, and Scott Gregory |
| *Joint Apprenticeship Training |
This joint committee is made up of members from SMACNA Mid-Atlantic Chapter and Local 100 who work together to assure the highest quality of education and training for future sheet metal workers. |
Jerry Robinson, Chairman; Dale Sheppard (first alternate), Robert Gawne (second alternate) |
| Combined Apprenticeship Training Advisory |
Advises the JATC on matters of interest including curriculum, administration, and other matters relating to the education and training of sheet metal workers. |
Dave Gerlach, Chairman, Jerry Robinson, Dale Sheppard, Robert Gawne, Greg Pickens, Gary Valdisera, Frank Battaglino, Richard Titus, Vince McGowan, Brad Koch. |
| *Apprentice Fund Trustees |
Committee oversees expenditure of funds expended for apprentice education. |
Jerry Robinson, Dale Sheppard (First Alternate), Robert Gawne (Second Alternate) |
| Membership Development |
Works closely with the association’s staff and leadership to identify and involve new and existing members in association activities. SMACNA Mid-Atlantic will be pursuing regular members, technical members (architects and engineers), and associate members (vendors to the trade). |
Steve Nickerson, Mike Moran, David Fitzgerald, and Jerry Robinson |
| Long Range Planning |
Works within a process to determine where the association is now and what is needed to meet the future needs of the membership. |
Vice President, Chairman; Stan Fleischer, Dave Gerlach, Jim Kelleher, Brad Koch, Jerry Robinson, Rob Delawder |
| Safety and Health |
Guides the chapters efforts regarding worker safety and health matters. Recommends training and educational ideas to Education Committee and to staff for newsletter articles. |
Joe Visgaitis, Chairman; Jimmy Herr, Bill Mould, John Santivasci, Larry Aley, Jay Jenkins, and Mike Doerk |
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| *Joint Pension |
Works with the union leaders to ensure the Pension Protection Act of 2006 is in compliance. This applies to all regions of the chapter. |
Stan Fleischer |
| Awards |
Recommends to the Board of Directors individuals who have served the organization with distinction and should be recognized. Committee will suggest types and frequency of awards. |
Mark Nichols, Dave Gerlach |
| Education & Training |
Evaluates the educational and training needs of the members and suggests programs, speakers, and formats necessary. |
Rick Freeman, Rob Delawder, John Santivasci |
| Public Relations & Education |
Industry Promotion |
Vince McGowan, Gary Valdisera, W. Koch, Jerry Robinson |
| Government Affairs |
Follows state and federal activities effecting industry members. Maintains relationship with SMACNA and advises the Board of Directors on strategies. |
Frank Battaglino Willie West, |
| Nominating |
As required by the association’s bylaws, this committee will submit to the membership at the annual meeting a slate of board members for election. |
Immediate Past President Richard Titus, Chairman; |
| Suppliers’ Committee |
This committee represents vendors to the trade and provides insight and support on key issues. |
Sean Welch, Chairman; Chris Warren, Kris Moore, Matthew Simmons, |
