Leadership

Entrusting Our Leaders to Shape the Future for Wisconsin Workers

The officers that make up the WBTC leadership team serve as a guiding compass for the organization. Representing our member unions and regional councils, these leaders bring forward and elevate the voice and concerns of our Wisconsin trade workers.

In addition to advocating for workers’ rights, WBTC exists to expand career and training opportunities and open doors for more diverse talent to join the construction trades. Learn about WBTC’s Mission.

Advocates on the leadership team for WBTC work to educate elected officials of both political parties in local, state, and federal governments on the importance of a fair hourly wage, safe working conditions, and support for emerging energy technologies. The building industry represents a significant part of Wisconsin’s economy, and we want to make sure our members always have a voice in decisions impacting their income, working conditions, and job security.

Name
Union/Local
Professional Title
Matt Bales
Boilermakers Local 107
Business Manager
Brett Large
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 19
Business Manager
Dan Bukiewicz
Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council
President/Executive Director
Spencer Statz
South Central Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council
President
Mike Killian
IBEW Local 159
Business Manager
Matt Ganhs
Western Wisconsin Building Trades Building and Construction Trades Council
President
Jim Vick
Bricklayers And Allied Crafts WI
Director
Kent Miller
Wisconsin Laborers
District Council President/Business Manager
Kyle Bukovich
Northern Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council
President
Scott Knocke
Sheet Metal Workers Local 18
Business Manager
Mike Adamavich
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
State Director
Garrik Harwick
Southern Wisconsin Building Trades
President
Tobin Boyle
Southeastern Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council
President
Scott Knocke
Sheet Metal Workers Local 18
Business Manager
Corey Gall
Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association (United Association)
President
Terry McGowan
Operating Engineers 139
Business Manager
Ted Gumieny
Northeastern Wisconsin Building Trades
Business Development
Kilah Engelke
Plasterers and Cement Masons 599
Business Manager
Gary Shearier
Teamsters Local 200
Business Manager
Charlie Falkner
Iron Workers Local 8
Business Manager
Adam Lex
Elevator Constructors Local 132
Business Manager
Andy Buck
Northeastern Wisconsin Building Trades
President