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.
Show Committee
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
Toni Knight
Thrasher Service
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
Brecke Mechanical
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Clint Trebon
MMC Contractors - Iowa
Central Iowa Chapter
Dan Wille
Modern
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.
Show Committee
Dustin Ashmore, Chair
Modern
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Michael Baker
The Waldinger Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Bret Brecke
B.G. Brecke, Inc.
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Chris Goodrow
Pipe Pro, Inc.
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Jeff Knutson
Modern
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Jordan Lint
Baker Group
Central Iowa Chapter
Andrew Strunk
Winger Contracting Company
Central Iowa Chapter
Jason Vitiritto
A.J. Allen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
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.
Show Committee
Jae Brandon
Ace Refrigeration, Inc.
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Tracy Haus
Baker Group
Central Iowa Chapter
Brad Hawley
All-Temp Refrigeration
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Nathan Heath, Chair
Baker Group
Central Iowa Chapter
Lee Johns
Winger Contracting Company
Central Iowa Chapter
Terry Lange
Brecke Mechanical
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Mike Machula
Day Mechanical Systems, Inc.
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Heath Rinderknecht
Modern
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Christian Schwartzhoff
Brecke Mechanical
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Eric Thompson
The Waldinger Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Eric Tucker
Frank Millard & Company, Inc.
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.
Show Committee
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
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.
Show Committee
Rich Glenn
The Waldinger Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Doug Kumm
Baker Group
Central Iowa Chapter
Tammy Musser, Chair
AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Norman Page
Modern
Central Iowa Chapter
Mike Shive
Modern
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.
Show Committee
B.J. Baker III, Chair
Baker Group
Central Iowa Chapter
Bret Brecke
Brecke Mechanical
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Ryan Coffin
Frank Millard & Company, Inc.
S.E. Iowa Chapter
Nathan Hagberg
The Waldinger Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Justin Hupfer
PolicyWorks
MCAI
Brian Johnson
PolicyWorks
MCAI
Tom Keck
Winger Contracting Company
Central Iowa Chapter
Christopher Rants
PolicyWorks
MCAI
Mike Shive
Modern
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter
Program Commitee - Central Iowa Chapter
Meets as needed throughout the year to identify event locations and plan activities for monthly meetings, the annual golf outing and the holiday party.
Show Committee
Rich Armintrout
A.J. Allen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Central Iowa Chapter
Shane Farley
MMC Contractors
Central Iowa Chapter
Joe Hines
The Waldinger Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Toni Knight
Thrasher Service Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Monty Muller
The Waldinger Corporation
Central Iowa Chapter
Norman Page
Modern
Central Iowa Chapter
David Poetting
Johnson Controls, Inc. (Des Moines)
Central Iowa Chapter
Shelby Stecklein
Baker Group
Central Iowa Chapter
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