I believe the most effective way to keep quality workers in our trade is to mentor them with patience and understanding. My personal story started with that kind of mentorship with my first shop foreman. Mark took time out of his schedule to show me how things worked while answering my questions (which was a lot) and even gave me some of my first tools. Through the years I have had many people take the time to teach me. That says so much about the quality of the people in our union. Now, over 25 years later, I haven’t lost that passion for sheet metal, and the members who work hard every day to provide for their families. I hope that somewhere along the way I have made a positive impact in someone’s life like so many others have in mine. I would like to carry my passion and love for this trade into the office of Business Manager, and with your consideration and vote, I truly believe that WE can work together to mentor and make a positive difference.