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PIPELINEnewsSPRING 2017 ADVANCING THE MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE INDUSTRY

MCA Member InvolvementA look inside our association

EMERGING LEADERS: A YEAR IN REVIEW

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

TECHNOLOGY DAY 2017 EDUCATION UPDATE

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MCA CHICAGO’S FALL 2016 Edition 7

IN THIS ISSUE

MCA CEI® Kicks Off the Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Sessions Sept. 7 p.2Updates on MCA CEI® education.

Legislative Update p.8 Bridget Dougherty’s legislative update and how it relates to our industry.

Safety Update p.10 Stay up-to-date with this overview of OSHA’s new safety implementation.

Microsoft 365’s Clutter Folder Issues p.11 You may be missing emails from MCA!

Workplace Technology

VRF IS THE FUTUREMCA’s Daniel Bulley explores the world of Variable Refrigerent Flow (VRF). p.5

Member Spotlight

GROVE MECHANICAL:A TIME BEFORE ELECTRONIC CALCULATORSFrank Reid leaves his long career. p.12

Mike McCombie Begins Tenure as MCA PresidentMcCombie has a rich history and relationship within the mechanical contracting industry. We are in good hands with the new leader of our association. p.1

W ell, the year is rolling along and it’s hard to believe that summer is almost upon us. Even though summer is one of our industry’s busiest seasons and it may sometimes be

difficult to balance work, life and MCA participation, it seems to me that the best way to prepare for the future is to get involved.

At MCA of Chicago, we’ve begun to look at what we do, how it follows our core values and how it can lead us to a long-range strategy. The Board is currently in the process of confirming these values and investigating the means to reach our long-term goals. We came out of 2016 with a concrete set of incredible ideas, which we’ve molded into an in-depth strategic plan for our association.

The one thread that ties all of these ideas and goals together is the need for increased, enthusiastic involvement from our fellow MCA members.

Over the last year that I’ve been MCA of Chicago president, I’ve been proud to see the renewed energy and increased member involvement in ways that we haven’t seen before.

The Women of MCA Luncheon was a great success (so I’ve been told—it was hinted that maybe I should skip this meeting!), reaching an important part of our growing membership. The CEO Power Hour brought many new attendees that I’ve not seen yet at our events, and I’m sure attendance will be even greater next year. New courses, including the Essentials of Project Management and two new upcoming certificate programs, are aimed at helping to improve the skills and careers of our members. Also, our Membership Meetings have been reformatted to increase excitement and attendance. Each one of these small changes reflects my own desire and that of the MCA Board of Directors to make your membership more worthwhile.

As you may have noticed, this issue of Pipeline News looks a little bit different than past editions. One aspect of our new MCA strategy is improving communication and dialogue with our members. We hope that you find value in this new format as a way to highlight your company’s successes, to get you caught up on the information and events you would most like to see, and to help you to be aware of the many benefits you can receive through your membership in the MCA of Chicago.

On a more personal level, I’ve seen firsthand what a group of thoughtful, inspired and involved people can do. Here at MCA of Chicago, we’re doing all we can to make your membership the most it can be. Member participation is key to achieving this goal, and I hope that many of you have decided to get more involved and spend more time with our organization.

I can’t wait to see what the next year has to bring, and I’m honored to be your president as we move forward together. n

Michael McCombie

Take the time to create your strategy, and

then align your efforts to achieve

your goals. And as always, we are excited that our members make

MCA a part of their strategies.

A LETTER FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

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Pipeline News is published by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago.

Executive Vice President Jill Eckert McCall, CAE, MBA, JD

Senior Vice President Daniel Bulley

Vice President of External Affairs Daniel C. Day, CAE

Director of Marketing and Communications Katelyn Youngblood

Director of FinanceSusan Rocque

Staff Assistant Kay Gray

©2017 Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago

The MCA of Chicago’s government affairs committee continuously monitors legislation that may impact your workplace. Today, that includes the state’s recently

proposed Healthy Workplace Act and Workers Comp Reform. If you know anyone who would like to participate, please let us know: [email protected].

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Our group continues to be very active on both the state and national legislative fronts

Labor Update2017 Wage Letters have been released and mailed out. To view all wage letters, please visit www.mca.org/labor/collective-bargaining.

For the first time, MCA of Chicago attended Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s annual luncheon that featured former governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm. Board Member Heather AnCel and EVP Jill McCall accompanied our lobbyist Bridget Dougherty. We plan to host a table next year so please let us know if you’d like to attend: [email protected]. (Left to right: J. Granholm, B. Dougherty, H. AnCel, J. McCall and L. Madigan.)

On the national level, Past President Marc Pittas, who serves on MCAA’s government affairs committee, and Vice President of External Relations Daniel Day (above, right to left) attended the MCAA’s National Issues Conference in Washington, D.C. in May. They met with representatives from Illinios to discuss composite pension plans, Davis-Bacon and PLAs and employer-provided healthcare. The annual event is open to interested contractors.

Finally, IMSCA, the Illinois lobbying association, which is led by MCA of Chicago’s Dave Nelson, will hold its annual PAC fund raffle in June. MCA has provided each member with a complimentary entry and we will let you know if you win! (Left to right: S. J. Peters, C. Fricke, D. Nelson and G. Muzzupappa.)

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We’ll miss you, Laurie!After 29 years, MCA of Chicago says goodbye to our Director of Education, Laurie Leonard. During her time here, she was known to all members as our resident education guru, helping to make MCA of Chicago’s education program one of the best in the country. We wish her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors! n

Top Program RecapsCareer Mapping WebinarSimilar to a business plan, career mapping includes a mission statement, goals and objectives, SWOT analysis, financial strategies and action plans. By identifying the attributes of successful managers and leaders from around the country, you can apply their qualities and tools to develop a personal career map. This new webinar helps participants to chart their path of growth and development within their current organization and into the future. This program is great for everyone, especially emerging leaders!

EDUCATION

Welcome, Rebecca!MCA is pleased to announce Rebecca Lintow will be joining our team as the new Director of Education! Her extensive background in professional education program development, workforce development and event management is sure to help us continue to build even more enthusiasm for our Construction Education Institute (CEI®) offerings. Starting June 1, she can be reached at [email protected]. Please join us in welcoming Rebecca to our association! n

Congratulations to Recent PMR Grads!Jared Adam, Mechanical, Inc.

Lucas Bohne, Premier Mechanical, Inc.

Mitchell Cooper, Martin Petersen Co.

Adam Deacon, EHMS Mechanical Services

Norm Dust, Advance Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Joseph Eminger, CT Mechanical

Brandon Feaman, Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co.

Keith Fornoff, EMCOR Services/Team Mechanical

Mark Gage, Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co.

Ben Goughenour, Environment Mechanical Services, Inc.

Lauren Grady, F.E. Moran, Inc.

David Grey, R.J. O’Neil Mechanical Contractors

Michael Hines, F.E. Moran Mechanical Services

Anyaetta HoopesBrent Hulke, Accomplished Mechanical Industries

Steve Jaroch, F.E. Moran, Inc.

Mike Jungels, EMCOR Services/Team Mechanical

Andrew Kordek, Hayes Mechanical, Inc.

Dan Krekel, Autumn Construction Services, Inc.

Christopher La Marca, F.E. Moran, Inc.

Nicholas Lehman, F.E. Moran, Inc.

Nathan Lehmann, Heatmasters Mechanical, Inc.

Regena Leu, Environment Mechanical Services, Inc.

Mark McVey, Advance Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Maria Monroy, CT Mechanical

Brad Mooney, DePue Mechanical, Inc.

Eric Piec, Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co.

Larry Postema, W.J. O’Neil Chicago LLC

Victoria Pugh, F.E. Moran, Inc.

Ryan Rech, Heatmasters Mechanical, Inc.

Aaron Rose, Amex Nooter, LLC

Brandon Santana, MERCO Mechanical

Erik Schaefer, Environment Mechanical Services, Inc.

Ruben Soriano, Advance Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Bob Tretina, Accomplished Mechanical Industries

Scott Truitt, Mechanical, Inc.

Dean Wheatley, Althoff Industries

Congratulations to Our 2017 Essentials of Project Management GraduatesThis 72-hour program provides the perfect set of skills for your incoming project management leaders.


Want to check outthis programfor yourself?Visit MCA of Chicago’s YouTube channel.

To enroll members of your team, email [email protected] to inquire about the 2018 EPM Program.

Hands-On Contracting with LU 597Here’s an opportunity for new hires to get a better idea of what’s going on in the field. During this daylong program at the UA Local 597 Pipefitter Training Facility in Mokena, they’ll learn about mechanical equipment and processes, just like pipe fitter apprentices do. Engineers, estimators, project managers and those in other roles will better understand the mechanical contracting business after attending this specially planned day at the school. In the fall, the course will focus on service, while the spring session will concentrate on the building trades. Keep an eye on our mca.org/calendar to join us for this popular opportunity in the school year ahead. n

2017 EPM Class II

2017 EPM Class I

See you in the classroom this fall!

The First Year in Review

On January 28, 2016, MCA of Chicago held the kickoff meeting of its brand-new Emerging Leaders Group. Back then, no one knew what to expect, though the

vision was simple: bring together MCA of Chicago members and selected Trusted Industry Partners 45 or under who wish to play a key role in shaping the way our industry will transform.

Led by a Steering Committee comprised of four young leaders from member companies and one leader from a Trusted Industry Partner, the Emerging Leaders Group began holding a variety of events to engage its unique demographic. The group has a hosted speed networking event, chartered a yacht for a cruise of Lake Michigan, discussed the challenges of being a young leader, partnered with BuiltWorlds to highlight the latest in technology and even refined palates with a lesson on using wine as a business tool. And on April 20, the group hosted a mini Career Insight event at Revolution Brewing in Chicago. Attendees were treated to a private tour of the brewery before gathering to discuss how

they got started in their career, the challenges they faced and the successes they have achieved. Thanks to everyone who came and shared their stories!

The group has also been doing some work to encourage its constituents to participate in traditional MCA activities. As it grows, the group will continue to offer exclusive events, facilitate connections with the MCA membership and, most importantly, help people better understand the industry and offer ideas to improve it.

With the Emerging Leaders Group’s one-year anniversary months in the past, MCA of Chicago would like to thank everyone who has volunteered, attended events or shown their support. What the future holds for the group is unknown, but the Emerging Leaders are excited to move forward together! n

Are you 45 or under?Get involved in the Emerging Leaders Group! Suggest future event speakers, venues and formats, or add your name to our email list here: mca.org/emerging-leaders.

Young leaders in today’s workforce are confronted by a unique set of challenges. These challenges were the focus of MCA of Chicago’s Emerging Leaders

Town Hall, held on February 10 in Addison, and moderated by Sarah Sladek of XYZ University. After an overview of the generations, she led the audience through a series of mini discussions focused on millennial interests. Some of the questions posed and answered by the group were:

• What’s the best way to motivate us so we want to work to our full potential?

• How can we best manage those who are older than us?

• How do we gain the trust and respect of those in older generations to earn credibility?

• How can we best communicate our insights and thoughts to get our point across effectively? n

Couldn’t make it to the Town Hall? That doesn’t mean you missed it!Visit mca.org/emerging-leaders to watch the Emerging Leaders Town Hall video.

Mark your calendar! Sarah Sladek of XYZ University will be back to share her thoughts on generational differences and solutions in our workforce at the Membership Meeting on September 19 at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Rosemont.

Town Hall Had Answers for Millennials


Emerging Leaders Steering CommitteeAshley Brophy, McCauley Mechanical Construction, ChairBen Campbell, AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc,Brandon Hubner, Premier Mechanical, Inc.C.J. Williams, Murphy & Miller, Inc.Shawn Ramos, Columbia Pipe & Supply Co.Heather AnCel, Hayes Mechanical, Inc., Board Liaison

The Emerging Leaders Steering Committee planning 2018 events at the Red Arrow Tap Room.

Kickoff Meeting, January 2016

Speed Networking, April 2016

Milwaukee Tool Tour, September 2016

Sarah Sladek, XYZ UniversityTown Hall, February 2017

Emerging Tech, June 2016

Boat Cruise, September 2016

Career Insights, April 2017

Town Hall, February 2017

Speed Networking, April 2016

EMERGING LEADERS

Future of Training Panel

TECH D

AY

2017

Cybersecurity

for Contractors

The Future of

Virtual Reality

for Construction

The Paperless Jobsite The Future of

Industry Training

Looking into the Future at Technology Day 2017

“What’s new in our industry?” Answers to that question could be found at the seventh MCA Technology Day. Jointly presented by MCA of

Chicago, Local Union 597and BuiltWorlds, Tech Day was held on April 7 at Local 597’s Training Center in Mokena. More than 150 people attended the full-day event, which included seminars by industry experts and an expo.

To help members keep pace with emerging, cutting-edge trends, Tech Day showcases the latest developments and examines their effects. “The goal is to help our industry embrace technology in productive ways,” said MCA of Chicago Executive Vice President Jill McCall in her opening remarks, “and sometimes even provide them with competitive advantage.” Highlights of this year’s Tech Day included:

Is It Safe?This was the question pondered by Nick Espinosa, CIO and chief security fanatic of BSSI2, a South Barrington-based company dedicated to providing state-of-the-art IT support, service and products—including cybersecurity. Nick didn’t exactly instill confidence. Part of his job is to break into his clients’ networks to find their vulnerabilities. As he explained, “On average, it takes me 224 days to break into a network, but it takes my clients’ existing IT support 146 days to discover it, and a hacker can do a lot of damage in that time.” Nick also provided tips for safeguarding a system, though, including 2FA, two-factor authentication.

Virtual Reality, Real ReturnsKyle Hudson examined the future of virtual reality applications in construction. He’s a project manager at VIATechnik, a company founded in Chicago and with offices in San Francisco, Sydney and Manila, providing virtual reality, construction design, BIM services and CAD. Kyle looked beyond the flash of virtual reality to explain how its benefits can be extended to field crews, facility managers and owners, increasing ROI in the process.

You’re Still Using Paper?The morning’s last seminar looked at the future of paper in our industry, which, as Lauren Masser, pointed out, isn’t very bright. She’s marketing manager for the Quality and Safety product of Procore Technologies, a provider of cloud-based applications for construction, based in Carpinteria, California. Among the advantages of going paperless she listed were increased efficiency and accountability, real-time data accessibility and minimized costs due to delays.

Taking Technology to SchoolUltimately, technology has to interact with people, often through training first. That was the topic of the afternoon session, a panel and audience-participation discussion. It was moderated by Dan Bulley, MCA of Chicago’s Senior Vice President; with Brian Helm, President and CEO of the Helm Group; Chris Schiro, Controls Specialist, Southwest Town Mechanical; and Mike Zivanovic, instructor at the Local 597 Training Facility sitting on the panel. Among the questions posed making for lively discussion were: How can training keep up with the rapid pace of technology? Is technology stressed too much in training? Should training instead focus on basic problem solving?

Techno ExpoBetween the sessions, 19 exhibitors met with the attendees face-to-face, demonstrating the latest developments in high-tech products like software and also low-tech products like tools that more and more incorporate developing technologies. The Expo was well attended by pre-apprentices attending the service program.

Attendees who stuck around till the end of the day were eligible for raffle prizes, from gift cards to an iPad. So if you missed Tech Day this year, keep an eye on the MCA Calendar so you don’t miss Technology Day 2018. n

TECHNOLOGY


Technology Day 2017 Breaks Attendance RecordsSince it was first held in 2011, Technology Day has been one of MCA of Chicago’s premier events, and this year was no exception! Special thanks to Local Union 597 and BuiltWorlds for partnering with MCA to host this event, and to all of the speakers, exhibitors and attendees who made it all happen! n

BuiltWorlds wins MCA’s Visionary Award

Expo Hall

Pre-apprentices

Education Sessions

“The Dans” at MCA of Chicago’s Expo Booth

19 Vendors

Joint MCA/597 Tech Team

Virtual Reality

MCA of Chicago Is Pleased to Welcome

Our Newest Members!

Admiral Heating and Ventilating, Inc. 4150 Litt Drive

Hillside, Illinois 60162708.544.3100

www.admiralheating.com

Artlip and Sons, Inc.230 S. Broadway

Aurora, Illinois 60505630.896.1560

http://artlipandsons.com

First Point Mechanical Services, LLC1625 Winnetka Circle

Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008847.483.8080

www.firstpointmechanical.com

Ortiz Contracting Group9308 Gulfstream Rd

Frankfort, Illinois 60423708.595.8250

[email protected]


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Email [email protected] or just tag MCA of Chicago on Facebook or LinkedIn!

Need to update your company or member information? Visit mca.org/about/for-members

WHAT’S NEW ONLINE WITH YOU

MCAA ConventionSan Diego Recap

Our members had a blast in MCA of Chicago’s hospitality suite, which was open all week to provide a hub for our members to relax, catch

up with friends and colleagues, and have some fun while they were in San Diego! On Monday, industry visionaries gathered there to discuss the future of our industry and opportunities to succeed. On Tuesday, our Student Chapters (including MSOE, who took second place in the Student Chapter Competition) joined us in the suite before MCA’s boat cruise of San Diego Harbor aboard the California Princess. Wednesday honored MCA of Chicago President Mike McCombie for his many contributions to the association. A big shout-out also went out to Brian Helm for being selected as a new MCAA Officer and Charlie Usher for completing his MCAA Board service. This year might be tough to top, but we’ll try! Join us at the 2018 MCAA Annual Convention in San Antonio March 25-29.n


By Dan Bulley, MCA Senior Vice President

Safety in TransitionOne of the big things in people’s minds right now is how the change in the White House will affect worksite safety. Looking back at both the Clinton-to-Bush and Bush-to-Obama transitions, I would cautiously say that there is typically a gradual but strong change. It doesn’t happen right away, though. Probably we’ll eventually see a shift from a compliance-based to an assistance-based OSHA. But I think it’s really a moot point.

Safety training, equipment and practices will continue to evolve and hopefully will continue to get better results no matter how OHSA’s attention to these matters are monitored. Contractors may eventually enjoy less paperwork, but we all still have a responsibility for safe jobsites. Unionized contractors have always upheld that responsibility, and we’ll continue to do so no matter what.

There’s an App for ThatOne newer safety practice is the concept of wellness: If a worker is healthier, that will translate to a safer jobsite for all. MCA of Chicago is looking to offer members the Virgin Pulse, an app-based wellness system. But it’s not just an app; it also provides access to an almost unlimited amount of health and wellness resources and professionals. You can hook it up to just about any device, like a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, in order to measure your activity, even set all types of goals for yourself. You can also get exercise, nutritional and other types of professional advice. Contractors using it have seen some amazing results in their employees, who feel better and have more energy. This is why we’re now trying to get other contractors involved. You can sign up on your own, but because of minimums not all contractors are big enough to join. For that reason, MCA of Chicago is investigating to see if we could aggregate our membership. We just need enough contractors to join to represent 1,000 employees. Please contact Dan Bulley at [email protected] if you’re interested.

A Combined Safety EffortAnother thing we’re doing is working more closely with Local 597 on safety. Not only does the union give ten-hour OSHA training to apprentices, but it also incorporates

safety training into just about all of their classes. Local 597 is currently examining how much they do that isn’t safety-dedicated but integrated into their regular classes, so we can see if we’re doing everything we can about safety training. Our joint training school is bigger than many Illinois school districts, and safety is just as important at the school as it is on the jobsite. One of the dedicated training classes is rigging and crane signal classes. Signing up for classes at www.pftf597.org is easy—just click on the training tab.

Silica Regulation: Like Sand Through an HourglassA new regulation taking effect regards Silica, which was addressed directly at the December 16 training class. The instructors demonstrated some new tools that help trap silica dust, but there are problems with them. They’re heavy, generating concerns about compliance with the regulation, which takes effect September 23, 2017. If no one from your company attended the December session or if you need help with your compliance plan, please contact Dan Bulley at [email protected] as soon as possible, so you can be prepared when this new regulation kicks in.

Safety Should be on Your ListMCA of Chicago has identified a safety representative from each member company. These reps have been tasked with getting notes from all meetings of the Safety Committee, and will be invited to all safety training. If your company’s safety rep isn’t getting these communications or if you’re not certain that your representative is correct, please contact Kay Gray at [email protected]. Special thanks to all those responsible for safety at their companies and who work hard to keep their employees safe! n

ALL SAFETY, ALL THE TIME

Unionized contractors have always upheld that responsibility, and we’ll continue to do so no matter what.

Mike McCombie, the “Captain” of MCA of Chicago

Resource Advisory Council

San Diego Harbor Boat Cruise

Congratulations to the MSOE Team for Taking 2nd Place!

Student Chapter Competition

Remember, MCA members get free MCAA membership and one free registration per company to the MCAA convention each year. Learn more at mca.org!

January Membership Meeting

Mr. Energy


2017 MCA of Chicago Scholarships Awarded

Since 1998, MCA of Chicago has offered individual scholarships to dozens of qualified university students to help them succeed in our industry. This year, during the MCA Scholarship Awards at the January Membership Meeting, 10 scholarships totaling $19,500 were awarded. This year’s recipients are:

Herb Kreisman Scholarship Award $2,500, funded by MCA of Chicago

Andrew Palcan (MSOE)Matthew Peters (ISU)Noah Ristau (Bradley)

Amber Sanders (Purdue)

James McCauley Scholarship Award $2,500, funded by McCauley Mechanical Construction

Noah Evans (Purdue)

Owen Moran Scholarship Award $1,000, funded by F.E. Moran, Inc.

Hunter Ring (MSOE)Luke Vetroczky (MSOE)

Richard J. Mooney Scholarship Award $2,500, funded by Hayes Mechanical, Inc.

Leah Hendricks (MSOE)

James B Hill Scholarship Award $1,250, funded by The Hill Group

Ryan Kissane (Purdue)Chaz Usher (Purdue)

Congratulations to all!

If you’re interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact Katelyn Youngblood at [email protected].

Scholarships are open to full-time students enrolled at any of MCA of Chicago’s four partner schools (Illinois State University, Bradley University, Purdue University

and Milwaukee School of Engineering) in industrial technology, construction management, engineering and other disciplines related to the mechanical

construction and service industry. These scholarships represent a substantial investment in the futures of young industry professionals, and we’re proud to have

members who continue to make this investment a priority.

Looking to Hire a Student?Whether you’re looking for an under-classman intern or a recent-graduate full-timer, MCA of Chicago can help you find that perfect candidate with these six tips:

• Start the hiring process early. Many students land summer internships or jobs as early as the September before, so don’t wait until the last minute to recruit talent.

• Get to know students by attending the January MCA Membership Meeting and Emerging Leaders Group events with student attendance.

• Organize and schedule student tours of your company, so they get a firsthand look at the industry—and your company.

• Attend a university career fair or fundraiser.

• Use the MCA of Chicago website to contact student chapter faculty advisors directly and ask them for student recommendations, or complete the online form so MCA can post your job.

• Take advantage of MCAA and MCERF’s Student Internship grants, which contribute thousands of dollars to companies hiring undergraduate interns each year.

January Membership MeetingHeld on January 17 at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse & Bar in Lombard, the January Membership Meeting was jam-packed with programming. Here are few highlights:

• Jerry Katz (aka “Mr. Energy”) gave a demonstration of how to interest young students in STEM education.

• MCAA President Tom Stone and MCA of Chicago’s President Mike McCombie engaged in a lively discussion about current industry issues.

• $19,500 in scholarships were awarded to high-achieving members of our Student Chapters.

March Membership MeetingJoe’s Seafood in River North—an MCA of Chicago favorite—hosted the March Membership on March 21. The meeting’s speaker, Adele Abrams, an attorney, safety professional and trainer, explained “How to Stay Out of Jail.”

AROUND THE ASSOCIATION

Student Scholarship Winners and Career Development Committee

Things to Look ForMCA will be encouraging more attendance of spouses and special guests at some events! Watch for your invitation!

Want to see more MCA event photos? Head to the MCA Facebook and to mcachicago.shutterfly.com for the latest!

Share Your StoryYour company could be featured in upcoming editions of Pipeline News!

Email [email protected] with news you want to share.

Fall Conference Is Back! From October 5–9, MCA will host its Fall Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Stay tuned to mca.org/about-mca/fallconference for news about sessions, activities and registration. And make sure to check your mail for a brochure about this new-and-improved event!

Visit mca.org/about/ student-chapters/ for links and details, plus even more hiring tips, news and resources!

MICHAEL MCCOMBIE PresidentF.E. Moran, Inc

CHARLES USHER, JR. Secretary/TreasurerIdeal Heating Company

BRIAN HELM Vice PresidentHelm Group & Mechanical, Inc.

MARC PITTAS Immediate Past PresidentThe Hill Group

HEATHER ANCELHayes Mechanical

KAREN RIFFICEAmalgamated Services, Inc.

DANIEL SHARPEMorrison Construction

JIM JACOBSEN, JR.DePue Mechanical, Inc.

PAUL SZYMCZAKClimatemp Service Group

TOM KELLEHERAMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

The Construction Education Institute’s fall semester begins September 1! Keep an eye on your mailbox and mca.org/education to view course offerings and to register, starting in early August.

Mca.org and the official MCA of Chicago Facebook page are the best ways to keep up with what’s happening around our association and to stay up to date on the news you need to know.

Save the Date! Mark your calendars for these important upcoming 2017 events!

n Wednesday, June 21: Women of MCA Lunch, Topaz in Burr Ridge

n Monday, June 26: MCA Golf Outing, Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale

n Thursday, July 13: Annual Meeting & Race Day, Arlington Park Racecourse in Arlington Heights

n Thursday, July 20: MCA Emerging Leaders Event, TBD

n Tuesday, September 19: September Membership Meeting, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook

n Thursday–Sunday, Oct 5–8: MCA Fall Conference, Nashville, Tennessee

n Wednesday, December 13: MCA Holiday Party, Field Museum in Chicago

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