Scott Ansell is the new Field Representative for the BAC Local 23 Toledo market, and Nicole Ohmer is the new Field Representative responsible for Medina, Lorain and part of western Cuyahoga County in northeast Ohio.

Welcome aboard Scott and Nicole!

Scott is a 30-year plus veteran member and a well-respected instructor who has worked as a part-time instructor in the Northern Training Center.

Scott steps in for Matt Abril, who has taken a position with the building trades. We wish Matt the very best and know he will always have BAC Local 23 in mind.

Nicole is a bricklayer by trade, and earned a reputation as a highly skilled tradeswoman and a tireless, dedicated and passionate union member who has been deeply involved at the state and national level.

We also want to thank Jairo Cabrera, who served as Field Representative in the district for years with distinction.

We wish Brother Cabrera the best in his new endeavors.

Unions are built member by member just as buildings are erected brick by brick.

Mike Collins, Donald Mays and Russell Cerisano were appointed Wednesday to serve on the Election Committee by President Danny Musacchio in accordance with the Model Constitution. Under the Model Constitution, the Election Committee is responsible for the upcoming nominations and election.

The Nomination Meeting will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local, 1250 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212.

At that time, nominations will be accepted for President, Secretary/Treasurer and five Vice Chair positions for BAC Local 23.

Among other duties, the Election Committee is responsible for ensuring candidates nominated at the Jan. 11 nominations meeting in Columbus meet the eligibility requirements for serving as an elected officer for BAC Local 23.

BAC Local 23 chapters held meetings and holiday parties throughout December. Here’s a great photo from the Tri-State Christmas Party held on Dec. 14. We wish all our sisters and brothers a Happy Holiday and hope you get to spend some time with your family and loved ones.

Mike Coates Construction, Inc. is seeking to hire union bricklayers to work on a project in Cleveland, Ohio beginning in February, 2025. The project includes detailed brickwork on a three-story structure at a private high school. The project is expected to last three months, but Coates will have other opportunities available throughout Northeast Ohio after the completion of the high school project. If you are interested, call Mike Coates Construction at 330.652.0190 or email the company at mail@mikecoatescontruction.com.