Committees

The Business Management Committee reviews and evaluates SMACNA’s educational programs.  These programs include Business Management University, Financial Boot Camp, Project Managers Institute, Advanced Project Manager Institute, SMACNA Leadership Development Program and Supervisor Training Academy.  The Committee also recommends the development of new national programs.  Each year the Committee reviews and makes recommendations to promote the survey and increase participation with SMACNA's Financial Survey Report.  The Committee reviews SMACNA's Chapter Education and Supervisory Training Programs and recommends replacement programs and/or new programs.  The Committee is also charged with identifying and recommending alternative delivery methods for educational programs.

For more information, contact Bridgette Bienacker (bbienacker@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The goal and scope of the Construction Technology Committee is to be a source of information for SMACNA members and help them compare and vet various technologies related to the construction industry, specifically virtual design and construction (VDC).

For more information, contact Linda Jennings (ljennings@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

For more information, contact Linda Jennings (ljennings@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The Convention Committee plans the program for the annual convention and product show. The Committee organizes a convention program to create an atmosphere that will present SMACNA contractor members and their families with educational and informational opportunities through educational sessions, forums, displays and a supplier trade exhibition. The convention is also designed to permit SMACNA membership to conduct the business of the association, to encourage membership participation in the activities of the association and to foster and renew a sense of pride in SMACNA.

For more information, contact John Franco (jfranco@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The Credentials Committee monitors the delegate voting procedure in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws.  This includes the validation of chapter delegates, ensuring that the number of delegate votes per chapter accurately reflects the number of members in good standing, resolving differences that may arise in the validation of authorized votes, and presiding over the balloting at the Annual Business Meeting.

This Committee is chaired by the SMACNA Immediate Past President. For more information, contact Jason Watson (jwatson@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The Director Nominating Committee is responsible for the evaluation of applications from eligible SMACNA members interested in serving in the position of director of SMACNA and developing a slate of candidates for election by the SMACNA membership during the annual business meeting conducted as part of the convention. The Committee consists of five members elected by the membership and five members appointed by the SMACNA president.

For more information, contact Aaron Hilger (ahilger@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

This Committee provides a structured institution within SMACNA to develop and offer high-quality programs and services directly designed to enhance the businesses, markets and profitability of SMACNA members performing HVAC, service contracting and duct manufacturing work. It identifies and responds to issues and trends in the HVAC, service contracting and duct manufacturing sectors that impact member businesses, markets and profitability.

For more information, contact Linda Jennings (ljennings@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

This Committee provides a structured institution within SMACNA to develop and offer high-quality programs and services directly designed to enhance the business markets and profitability of SMACNA members performing industrial sheet metal work. It identifies and responds to issues and trends in the industrial sector that impact member businesses, markets and profitability.

For more information, contact Linda Jennings (ljennings@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The Investment Committee oversees the investment of SMACNA reserves in accordance with the investment policy approved by the SMACNA Board of Directors.

The Committee is comprised of Officers from SMACNA. There are no volunteer opportunities on this Committee.

For more information, contact Nadine Witchel (nwitchel@smacna.org)  at SMACNA National.

The Labor Committee recommends and implements the labor relations policies and programs of the Association.  The Committee interacts with all SMACNA Committees, Task Forces and SMACNA-sponsored Trusts that interact with SMART to advance SMACNA’s labor relations strategies, goals and objectives.  The Labor Committee functions as SMACNA’s representative and spokesperson regarding all labor relations matters which are national in scope.  The Committee negotiates the Standard Form of Union Agreement (SFUA) and any specialty agreements and addenda with SMART.  Committee members serve as management arbitrators on the National Joint Adjustment Board (NJAB) to settle industry grievances and contract renewal disputes.  Additionally, the Labor Committee is charged with planning labor relations educational programs for SMACNA members and chapters.

For more information, contact Jason Watson (jwatson@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The Legislative Committee is responsible for developing and monitoring strategy for legislative matters affecting SMACNA contractors. The Committee, with appropriate input from other SMACNA committees, determines whether existing policy dictates support or opposition for specific legislative initiatives and whether the SMACNA Board of Directors needs to establish new or modify existing policy.

For more information, contact Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr. (skolbe@smacna.org) at SMACNA’s Capitol Hill office.

This Committee establishes a structured institution within SMACNA focused on developing and offering a set of high-quality programs and services directly designed to enhance SMACNA residential and service contractor member businesses, markets and profitability.  It identifies and responds to issues and trends in the residential sector that impact member businesses, markets and profitability.

For more information, contact Linda Jennings (ljennings@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The purpose of the SMACNA Safety Committee is to discuss current issues and topics in safety and health that affect the sheet metal and HVAC industry.  The Committee provides recommendations to the SMACNA safety and health department regarding future projects, products, and services to assist members in implementing and improving company safety and health programs.

There are no volunteer opportunities this year.  For more information, contact Justin Crandol (jcrandol@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

Donations for both SMAC PAC (personal contributions) and the Administrative Fund (corporate contributions) are solicited from individual SMACNA members and chapters. SMAC PAC is responsible for utilization of these funds and determines appropriate distribution of contributions to candidates.  Legislative Committee members serve as SMACNA’s representatives to the SMAC PAC Committee.

For more information, contact Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr. (skolbe@smacna.org)) at SMACNA’s Capitol Hill office.

This Committee strives to ensure the sheet metal industry embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of its work.

For more information, contact Jen Squirewell (jsquirewell@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

For more information, contact Linda Jennings (ljennings@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The Technical Resources Committee members have prior experience as either members or Chairmen of one of the technical discipline task forces. The Committee monitors and coordinates the activities of the technical task forces with the objective of ensuring that SMACNA provides timely and cost-effective technical services to chapters and members.

For more information, contact Eli P. Howard, III (ehoward@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.

The council is dedicated to the advancement of women who aspire to take leadership positions in SMACNA member companies and chapters who are interested in becoming involved in SMACNA both locally and nationally.

For more information, contact Bridgette Bienacker (bbienacker@smacna.org) at SMACNA National.