New Team Of Instructors and Increased Innovation To BAC Local 23’s Training Centers

Starting today, our new team of instructors and increased innovation are coming to BAC Local 23’s training centers. Related Instruction classes officially resume in September, and apprentices can expect to see immediate changes on the training floor. We are busy cleaning the facilities and building mock-ups for the upcoming year.

This year, we’re taking a hands-on approach similar to the setup at our National Training Center. The floor will be busy with mock-up stations designed to replicate real-world job tasks. These stations will give apprentices valuable, practical experience to prepare them for the demands of our employers and help them succeed in their careers.

Northern apprentices will also begin using ENGAGE, a system for recording On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours, streamlining the process and keeping records accurate and up-to-date.

Smaller class sizes will be a priority this school year, ensuring every apprentice gets the individual attention they need to sharpen their skills and build confidence.

It’s going to be a busy and productive year – and one that sets the stage for even greater success across all of BAC Local 23.

Job Opportunities

Spartan Construction is looking for union bricklayers in the Toledo, Ohio area. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, contact Darrell Patterson at 419-865-7407.

The Glen and The Grand Apartments – 3440 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 – Work Scope: Modular Brick Veneer; 10-12 Bricklayers Needed; Duration 16 weeks; Starting 7/21/25.

Collingwood Green Apartments – 400 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604 – Work Scope: Modular Brick Veneer; 6-8 Bricklayers Needed; Duration 14 weeks; Starting 7/7/25.

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BAC Local 23 hard at work at Ohio University in Athens!

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

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Watch Your Mailboxes Starting This Week -Survey Coming

Be sure to watch your mailboxes in the coming week, as we are mailing an official survey to all members. We are also going to give you a chance to respond by emailing and texting the survey to you.

This survey will cover several important items, so please be sure to keep a close eye out.

  1. A New Logo: We will be giving you three options of logos to vote on and the winner will become the new Local 23 logo.
  2. Confirming Contact Info: We will be asking all members to confirm and update their contact information – email, cell, and address – so that we make sure when we send out important union information, you are receiving it.
  3. Feedback From Members: We want to hear from you about your top priorities and concerns for our union moving forward.
  4. Raffle Entry: All members who complete and submit the survey will automatically be entered into a raffle. First prize: 65” Flat Screen TV. Second Prize: Level. Third Prize: Trowel. To be entered into the raffle, the survey must be completed by no later than July 15 at 11:59 p.m.

We hope all members take a few minutes out of their day to complete this survey.

Scaffolding Collapses at Nonunion Cleveland Worksite

If you are not aware, there was an accident with a non-union contractor in the Cleveland area. The craft workers working for Southwest Companies were restoring the façade on a 125-year-old building. Their swing stage scaffolding collapsed leaving two workers hanging from a harness and one self-rescued on a window ledge. Cleveland Fire & EMS had to rescue the workers.

As union craft workers, our safety and training are paramount. It’s hard to know what, if any, safety training was provided to those nonunion employees.

We are going to continue to keep the public informed about the need to hire union craft workers to keep everyone safe.

Coates Construction Hiring in Cleveland

Coates Construction is looking for members to come work on the St Ignatius job and overtime is available! If interested contact 330-652-0190.

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Welcome our new brother Elisee Vossah who was just sworn into our fraternal organization by president Danny Musacchio at the Central Ohio Chapter meeting Thursday in Columbus.

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

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Brother Michael McKee Places 4th in The North Central Regional Apprenticeship Contests of 2025

A huge congratulations to Brother Michael McKee who placed 4th in The North Central Regional Apprenticeship Contest this weekend! Brother McKee will be moving on to the national competition in Detroit in September!

“It’s great seeing these young men and women honing their craft and really taking the time to improve and grow. The North Central Regional Apprenticeship Contest is a great opportunity for them to do just that. I couldn’t be more proud of all the Local 23 apprentices and a big shoutout to brother Michael McKee for bringing home 4th place,” said Brian Greynolds, Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

4th Place Winner, Michael McKee, standing next to his entry. Those are some clean lines, brother!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Marble Setters and Marble Finishers Needed for Downtown Cleveland

A well-known IUBAC Stone Contractor, W.R. Weis, wants to hire marble setters and marble finishers for a project in downtown Cleveland.

Weis will pay a per diem, lodging and mileage for marble setters and marble finishers.

Weis is requiring that marble setters and marble finishers applying for the positions have completed a minimum 10 hour OSHA safety training.

Weis would like the applicants to be trained for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) and lull and forklift, but those are optional.

If you are interested, please send an email to info@wrweis.com.

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Minerva Tile’s crew showing their work at Hot Shots Pickleball Club in North Canton, Ohio!

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org


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Brian Greynolds Named Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23

Will Oversee Apprentice Training and Coordination for OH/KY/WV/MD

We are excited to announce that Brian Greynolds has been named the Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

Brother Greynolds will oversee Apprentice Training and Coordination for Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland.

“We couldn’t ask for a better fit for the job. Brian has decades of experience, and as a trainer has produced top-notch apprentices and trade unionists, some of whom now work as Field Reps for Local 23. We look forward to the leadership and excellence that we can expect from Brother Greynolds as he embarks on this new journey,” said Danny Musacchio, BAC Local 23 President.

Now, a few words from Brian:

Hello my name is Brian Greynolds, and I am grateful and excited about the opportunity to be the new Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

I bring over a decade of hands-on leadership in apprenticeship training, backed by a deep commitment to the future of our craft. Since becoming Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructor for the West Virginia District Council in 2010, I’ve transformed the program into a nationally respected model—becoming the 5th training center in the country to be certified by the International Masonry Institute.

In 2018, I completed IMI’s Instructor Certification Program and mentored an apprentice who went on to win first place in brick at the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest—proof of the high standards and commitment to excellence I bring to the training floor every day.

I worked countless hours as Apprenticeship Coordinator here in West Virginia—not for the paycheck, but because I care. I care about the future of our trade, the opportunities we create for working families, and the pride that comes from building something real with your hands. This work is more than a job to me—it’s a mission.

Now, as Apprenticeship Director, I’m focused on expanding opportunity, building stronger pathways through pre-apprenticeship, and making sure that every corner of our region—across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Western Maryland—has equitable access to training and career growth.

At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful vision: One Local, One Family. That means no matter where you live or where you train, you’re part of something bigger—connected by shared values, common goals, and pride in our union and our craft.

Together, we move forward—not as individuals, not as separate jurisdictions, but as one family, committed to building a stronger future. Forward Together.

Brother Greynolds begins his new role today, May 19.

Brother Greynolds graduating from the International Masonry Institute’s Instructor Certification Program. (Left to Right Bob Arnold, former IUBAC Secretary Treasurer, Brian Greynolds, Caryn Halifax, CEO and President of the International Masonry Institute, and James Boland, former IUBAC President.)

Brother Greynolds with apprentice Alan Bagget who won 1st place at BAC/IMI International Apprenticeship Contest 2018. (Left to Right: Stephen Ruble former Local 9WV Representative, Brian Greynolds WVADC Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor, Alan Baggett Local 9WV apprentice, Leroy Hunter Jr. former director of WVADC.)

Open Interviews for Instructors

As we grow our union, we are always searching for members who want to take the next step in training the next generation of bricklayers and tradesmen and women. If you feel that teaching is your calling, send your resume to frontdesk@bac23.org. We want to hear from you and help our union grow and thrive for decades to come. Prior to classes beginning this Fall, former and potential new instructors will be interviewed for positions.

Photos of the Week

Members hard at work at Independence Headquarters in Brecksville, Ohio!

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

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