DON HUNT'S PARTING MESSAGE TO MEMBERS:

I began my career as a Bricklayer apprentice in July 1978 for JE Dunn and over the next 25 years worked on many memorable projects alongside so many memorable and talented people.  

 In March of 2003 I was hired by the Apprenticeship & Training Fund Trustees as Director. The next 15 years of my career would become some of the most memorable and rewarding. Working alongside some amazing Instructors and talented craftsmen in their own right, sharing and teaching the skills of our trades to our next generations. Watching young men and women confidence in themselves grow as their skills improve while they progress through the apprenticeship program gives me a true sense of pride. And now, watching the current Director and instructors (whom all but one, were apprentices in the program under my watch) teaching the next generation is especially rewarding to me.   

In June of 2018 and again in 2021 you the members, elected me to serve you as your President/ Secretary/Treasurer. The sincere confidence displayed by your vote has driven me to work tirelessly every day for you and your family, there is no higher privilege.

But after forty-four years I am looking forward to taking advantage of the great retirement benefits this Local has made available to its members over the years. Effective April 1, 2022, I will be stepping down and look forward to spending time with my wife and family, home projects, a little golf, and all things that get neglected with jobs like these. I would not be making this decision unless I was 100% confident, I was leaving I the Local in capable hands. I could not be prouder of the current Local 15 Management committee and staff, everyone is totally committed to future of the organization, its members, spouses, and children. Cesar, Alex, Josh, Jeremy, Steve and Ed Black in Omaha I commend for their commitment to the greater good and tireless work.

Pursuant to Article VIII, section 10-A the management committee without question or hesitation, having all the required qualifications for office, unanimously has elected Dustin Himes to fulfill the remainder of my term as President, Secretary, Treasurer of BAC Local 15 MO/KS/NE.

Dustin Himes has been an instructor and served as the interim training director after I was elected president of the Local. He has served on the last two negotiating committees in KC and served on the negotiating committees for Topeka/Salina KS, Central MO, St Joseph MO, Springfield MO/Pittsburg KS, and Wichita KS, negotiations.

Aside from being intimately familiar with day-to-day operations of the Local Dustin is also a Trustee for the Local 15 Welfare Fund, Local 15 Pension & Supplemental Fund, KBT Welfare & Pension Fund, and the Local 15 Apprenticeship & Training Fund. Our members are fortunate to have the leadership we have on these Benefit funds.

Dustin is a very savvy and highly motivated young man, husband, and father of three children who is dedicated not only to his family but to this larger family, the members of Local 15, their families, and the future of Local 15.

Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to serve you.

Fraternally, 

Don Hunt