Michael Stanton - Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator
Steve Cornelius - Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Agent/Health & Welfare Trustee
Michael Stanton - Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator
Mike began working in the Boilermaker Construction Industry 29 years ago in 1994 and graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1999. Mike was chosen in 1998 to represent Local 154 at the Northeast Area Apprenticeship Contest. In 2005, Mike began working in the Local 154 weld school as an Instructor and in 2014 he was appointed to serv
Mike began working in the Boilermaker Construction Industry 29 years ago in 1994 and graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1999. Mike was chosen in 1998 to represent Local 154 at the Northeast Area Apprenticeship Contest. In 2005, Mike began working in the Local 154 weld school as an Instructor and in 2014 he was appointed to serve as a Local 154 Business Agent and Dispatcher. In 2015, Mike was appointed Vice-President and was elected as Vice-President in 2017. Shortly after, Mike was appointed President in 2018. Mike has been a delegate to several conventions and was instrumental in establishing the Local 154 Memorial Scholarship Fund. In 2020, Mike was elected as President of Local 154 and in 2022, Mike was appointed Business Manager by former BM, John Hughes. Mike was elected as Business Manager in 2023 and continues to represent Local 154 at industry-related events throughout the country.
Jim Elk - President
Steve Cornelius - Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Agent/Health & Welfare Trustee
Michael Stanton - Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator
Jimmy started as a Boilermaker in 2001 and graduated from the Apprenticeship in 2004. He has served in various supervisory roles throughout his career. Jim serves on the Local 154 LEAP Committee and is the Chairman of the Local 154 Social Committee. In 2018, Jimmy was appointed Local 154 Vice-President and was re-elected in 2020. In 2022,
Jimmy started as a Boilermaker in 2001 and graduated from the Apprenticeship in 2004. He has served in various supervisory roles throughout his career. Jim serves on the Local 154 LEAP Committee and is the Chairman of the Local 154 Social Committee. In 2018, Jimmy was appointed Local 154 Vice-President and was re-elected in 2020. In 2022, Jim became President by virtue-of-office and was appointed as a Business Agent. He was elected as President in 2023.
Steve Cornelius - Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Agent/Health & Welfare Trustee
Steve Cornelius - Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Agent/Health & Welfare Trustee
Steve Cornelius - Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Agent/Health & Welfare Trustee
Steve is a 2nd generation Boilermaker who started over 30 years ago in 1992. He is a graduate of the Northeast Area Apprenticeship Program. Steve has served in several supervisory roles in the field over the years and has been a longtime member of the Local 154 Social Committee. In 2017 and 2020, Steve was elected Health & Welfare Truste
Steve is a 2nd generation Boilermaker who started over 30 years ago in 1992. He is a graduate of the Northeast Area Apprenticeship Program. Steve has served in several supervisory roles in the field over the years and has been a longtime member of the Local 154 Social Committee. In 2017 and 2020, Steve was elected Health & Welfare Trustee. Steve was elected Secretary-Treasurer in 2023, where he continues to educate himself on key Health & Welfare issues. Steve has forged a strong relationship with our current Fund administrators and can answer any question when it comes to the Health & Welfare of the union.
Mike Paul - Vice President
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
Shawn Steffee - Inspector/Business Agent
30 years ago, Mike began his career as a Boilermaker. Since then, Mike has worked all throughout our jurisdiction and is often chosen to represent Local 154 as a supervisor on job sites. In 2023, Mike was elected Executive Board Trustee.
Shawn Steffee - Inspector/Business Agent
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
Shawn Steffee - Inspector/Business Agent
Shawn began working as a Boilermaker in 2002, serving in numerous supervisory roles throughout his career in the field. In 2017, Shawn was elected as Local 154 Executive Board Trustee and began working actively with the Local 154 LEAP committee. He was appointed Business Agent in 2018 and was re-elected as an Executive Board Trustee in 20
Shawn began working as a Boilermaker in 2002, serving in numerous supervisory roles throughout his career in the field. In 2017, Shawn was elected as Local 154 Executive Board Trustee and began working actively with the Local 154 LEAP committee. He was appointed Business Agent in 2018 and was re-elected as an Executive Board Trustee in 2020. Shawn is the Chairman of the Local 154 LEAP Committee and has been at the political forefront of important Boilermaker issues. He is continuing to build a reputation throughout the country as a strong advocate for unions, workers and the entire fossil fuels industry. In the 2023 election, Shawn ran unopposed and was elected by acclamation as Local 154 Inspector.
Reid Richter- Recording Secretary
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
Reid is a graduate apprentice who started his career as a Boilermaker over 20 years ago in 2000. Throughout his career, Reid has provided supervision on job sites throughout our jurisdiction. In 2023, Reid was elected Recording Secretary.
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
Gianfranco "John" Rao - Executive Board Chairman
22 years ago John began his career as a Boilermaker Apprentice and graduated from the Apprenticeship in 2004. John is a Common Arc certified welder and has held several supervisory positions throughout the years. In 2023, John was elected Chairman of the Local 154 Executive Trustees.
Matt McGuire - Executive Board Trustee
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Matt McGuire - Executive Board Trustee
Over 15 years ago Matt started his career as a Boilermaker Trainee, graduating the Trainee program in 2007. He has served in supervisory roles throughout our jurisdiction. In 2023, Matt was elected Executive Board Trustee.
Don Gaviglia - Executive Board Trustee
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Matt McGuire - Executive Board Trustee
Don started his Boilermaker career as a Trainee 15 years ago. In the field, Don has been chosen to represent Local 154 as a supervisor on various job sites and is a Common Arc certified welder. Don was elected Executive Board Trustee in 2023.
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Kipp began his Boilermaker career in 1994 and graduated from the Apprenticeship in 1999. After more than 20 years in the field, Kipp was appointed as a Local 154 Welding Instructor in 2015, where he worked until 2017. In 2018, Kipp was appointed Dispatcher. Throughout the years, he has worked on several committees including the Local 154
Kipp began his Boilermaker career in 1994 and graduated from the Apprenticeship in 1999. After more than 20 years in the field, Kipp was appointed as a Local 154 Welding Instructor in 2015, where he worked until 2017. In 2018, Kipp was appointed Dispatcher. Throughout the years, he has worked on several committees including the Local 154 Memorial Scholarship Committee, Benefit Fund Committee, Referral Committee, Negotiating Committee and served on the 2020 Election Committee. Kipp also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from California University of Pennsylvania. In the 2023 Election of Officers, Kipp ran unopposed for Health & Welfare Trustee and was elected by acclamation.
Shaun Hughes - Health & Welfare Trustee
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Kipp Contrael - Health & Welfare Trustee/Dispatcher
Shaun is a 3rd generation Boilermaker following his grandfather, father and several uncles and cousins into the trade. He started his Boilermaker career as a Trainee in 2010 and graduated in 2017. Shaun is a Common Arc certified welder and has represented Local 154 as a Supervisor on various jobsites, currently serving as Union Steward at
Shaun is a 3rd generation Boilermaker following his grandfather, father and several uncles and cousins into the trade. He started his Boilermaker career as a Trainee in 2010 and graduated in 2017. Shaun is a Common Arc certified welder and has represented Local 154 as a Supervisor on various jobsites, currently serving as Union Steward at the Shell Cracker Plant in Monaca, PA. In 2023, Shaun ran unopposed for Health & Welfare Trustee and was elected by acclamation.