Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Construction
On Tuesday, Brian Greynolds, Brian Collier, Nicole Ohmer, and instructors from the Northern Ohio Regional Training Center, Joshua Holland and Lou Feijoo, participated in the Let’s Build Career Camp in Youngstown, Ohio.
The camp provides young women (ages 12 to 17) with hands-on exposure to careers in the skilled construction trades. Participants had the opportunity to learn about apprenticeship programs, explore career pathways, and gain firsthand experience with the tools and techniques used by professional craftworkers.
“Our team was proud to represent BAC Local 23 and share the opportunities available through union apprenticeship training. Investing in programs like Let’s Build Career Camp helps introduce talented young women to rewarding careers that offer excellent wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement,” said Brian Greynolds, Director of Apprenticeship & Training. “The future of our industry depends on creating opportunities for everyone to succeed, and we’re proud to be part of that mission.”
Wishing Matt Abril A Happy Retirement
After nearly 30 years as a union bricklayer, Field Representative Matt Abril is retired! Matt joined BAC in 1997 as a bricklayer and became a Field Rep. for the Northwest Ohio Chapter in May of 2016.
“Matt has always been a true representative for our union – hardworking, focused, and dedicated to serving Local 23 members. His lifelong service and work is a testament to all that our union stands for. You work hard, and then when the time comes you are able to retire and enjoy a new chapter in your life with a pension and security. We wish Matt the best in retirement and thank him for his decades of service!” said Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.
In his retirement Matt plans to enjoy traveling with his wife and spending as much time with his grandbabies as possible.
Cedar Point And Kings Island 2026
Get ready for a fun day on Sunday, September 6 with family, friends and fellow members at Cedar Point and King’s Island!
As a BAC Local 23 member, you are eligible to redeem up to 4 all-inclusive tickets that include Park & Water Park Admission, parking, a catered meal and a drink wristband at either King’s Island or Cedar Point.
Last year, we had a great turnout so hey let’s get together again and have even more fun this year.
The deadline to request tickets is August 23, 2026. Use your IU# as your gift code to redeem your tickets. *Omit beginning “0”s in IU#*
Here are the details for each park:
King’s Island:
www.visitkingsisland.com/save
Username: BAC23
Password: ORION?
The picnic meal will be served from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Cedar Point
www.cedarpoint.com/save
Username: cpbricklayers
Password: bricklayers
The picnic meal will be served from 1:30 p.m to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Photo Of The Week
Cleveland Field Rep. Nicole Ohmer with a young participant at the Let’s Build Career Camp in Youngstown, 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:
Local 23 Members: You are not alone. There are resources available.
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members in the U.S. and Canada.
Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.
For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.
About MAP
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