Committees
MCAI is a member-driven organization. All services and programs are based upon member suggestions and needs. The committees listed below and their participants are a primary source of ideas and oversight for association services. All members are encouraged and welcome to participate on committees. For more information or to join a specific committee, contact us for more information.
Mechanical Service Contractors Committee
Responsible for representing the Mechanical Service Contractors Association of America in bringing programs and services to MCAI members; serves as a liaison to MSCA’s Board of Managers; provides input and feedback to the MCAI and MSCA regarding the impact of terms and conditions contained in the National Mechanical Equipment Service and Maintenance Agreement; strives to sponsor at least one highly acclaimed educational event per year.
| Name | Company | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Doyle | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Dale Drent | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Chris Johnston | Winger Contracting Company | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Tom Klein | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Jeff Koeppel | AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Jim Shaffer Jr. | Air-Con Mechanical Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Randy Staab | Mechanical Service, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Steve Sweeney, Chair | B.G. Brecke, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Jim Thrasher | Thrasher Services | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Clint Trebon | Stroh Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Dan Wille | Modern Piping, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau Committee
Responsible for the administration of the Iowa Chapter, National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau; coordinates with the U.A.’s welder certification program; keeps members informed of technical issues pertaining to welding processes and codes.
| Name | Company | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Curt Baker | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Bret Brecke | B.G. Brecke, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Rob Cross | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Tom Keck | Winger Contracting Company | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Fred Miller, Chair | A.J. Allen Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Doc Rose | Frank Millard & Company, Inc. | S.E. Iowa Chapter |
| Gary Walter | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
Safety & Health Committee
Responsible for promoting safety within the industry; keeps MCAI members informed of all safety & health issues that may affect them; distributes and produces safety related materials; oversees all activities of outsourced safety consultants and the MCAI Safety and Training Director; acts as a liaison with MCAA and other affiliated safety committees; administers the MCAI safety training and continuing education program.
| Name | Company | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| David Bougger | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Jae Brandon | Ace Refrigeration, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| John Caviness | Modern Piping, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Lyle Gibson | Frank Millard & Company, Inc. | S.E. Iowa Chapter |
| Jay Hall | AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Tracy Haus | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Nathan Heath, Chair | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Ryan Kelly | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Terry Lange | B.G. Brecke, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Mike Machula | Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Ashley McCormick, Vice Chair | Modern Piping | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Jerelyn Merrill | Winger Contracting Company | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Randy Pickard | Air-Con Mechanical Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Paul Robertson | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Teresa Vice | Seither & Cherry Company | S.E. Iowa Chapter |
Career Development Committee
Responsible for all association activities with universities, which includes student chapters; interviews candidates and awards scholarships; develops training programs and seminars designed to enhance the managerial and/or craft skills of employees; distributes training materials; manages the resource library; participates with the MCAA’s Career Development Committee.
| Name | Company | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Curt Baker | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Brandon Bratz, ISU MCA Student Chapter Liaison | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Nathan Hagberg | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Brandon Hummel | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Joe Kern | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Doug Kumm, Chair | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Luke Miller | A.J. Allen Mechanical | Central Iowa Chapter |
Convention Committee
Plans and coordinates educational seminars and entertainment for the MCAI Annual Meeting; makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding future convention sites; plans other social functions.
| Name | Company | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Brecke | B.G. Brecke, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Ken Brown | Modern Piping, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Jay Hall | AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Doug Kumm | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Tammy Musser, Chair | AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| Norman Page | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Mike Shive | Modern Piping, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
Government Relations Committee
Develops the association’s legislative agenda for consideration and endorsement by the MCAI Board of Directors; networks with other trade associations to develop legislative coalitions; oversees the MCAI Political Action Committee Fund and approves campaign contributions; directs the actions of MCAI lobbyists.
| Name | Company | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| B.J. Baker III, Chair | Baker Group | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Bob Brecke | B.G. Brecke, Inc. | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter |
| MacArthur Coffin Jr. | Frank Millard & Company, Inc. | S.E. Iowa Chapter |
| Nathan Hagberg | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |
| Brian Johnson | Capitol Consultants, Inc. | MCAI |
| Tom Keck | Winger Contracting Company | Central Iowa Chapter |
| David Stroh | The Waldinger Corporation | Central Iowa Chapter |