Illowa Construction Labor & Management Council Subcommittees and Their Responsibilities

EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The main focus is to brainstorm, research and maintain programs pertinent to the construction industry. Illowa maintains a library of videos and other education information available to Illowa members.

Listed below are the current members:

Steve Chesley
National Electrical Contractors Association
563-322-5371

Gary Lundvall
Mechanical Contractors
309-788-1800

Rory Washburn
Tri City Building Trades
309-786-1115



SAFETY COMMITTEE
The purpose of Illowa Construction Labor & Management Safety Committee is to share information and training among the skilled union trades concerning the safety and health of all in the work place. Topics include, but are not limited to: Federal, State and Local requirements, recognition and control of hazards, and industry best practices.

Listed below are the current members:
 

Alan Anderson
IBEW Local 145
309-736-4239

Dave Arnold
Operative Plasterers Local #18
309-787-8280

Randy Bender
Allied Construction
563-355-2651

Carl Borkgren
Estes Construction
563-322-7301

Dan Cruse
Ryan & Associates
563-823-4963

Mike Doucette
Russell Construction
563-459-4600

Mike Ellison
IBEW Local 145
309-736-4239

Robbie Harris
Estes Construction
563-322-7301

James Schepker
Federal Mediation & Conciliation
Service
319-364-1627

Tim Koehler
Koehler Electric
563-386-1800

Paul Lartz
Tri-City Electric
563-322-7181

Bill Lehman
Carpenters Apprenticeship
309-755-3585

Stuart Malone
Northwest Mechanical
563-391-1344

Tom McCune
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25
309-788-4159

Mark Myers
Painters Locals #502 & 676
309-788-8080


Carl Odendahl
Sheet Metal Workers Local #91
309-787-0695

Bill Olson
Bricklayers Local #6
309-582-0475

Montie Schell
Cement Masons Local 18
309-787-8280

Mike Tomsha
Ragan Mechancial
563-326-6224

TOOLBOX COMMITTEE
A Toolbox Committee was formed to provide a “conduit” of communication and harmony on IMPACT projects by holding Toolbox Meetings.

The Illowa Construction Labor & Management Council has three worksite consultants, each with over 20 years experience in the construction industry, who conduct regular meetings on each of the IMPACT jobsites at no cost to the project. The exclusive duties of the Illowa consultants are to track all "IMPACT" jobs and to prepare, conduct and follow up on the Toolbox Meetings. The worksite consultants compile feedback from workers, contractors, architects, engineers and owners. They follow through on suggestions and respond to information sharing. The consultants prepare “Toolbox” Meetings pertinent to each individual jobsite. They monitor and report on worker productivity, safe work environments, better communication and increased input from rank and file. They compile study and report on completed evaluation from project participants. The coordinators visit each “IMPACT” jobsite regularly and provide both verbal and written progress reports to the Council.

Listed below are the current members:

Bill Bornhoeft
Richard John
Jerry Kavanaugh