A Few Words About Us



The Southwestern Illinois Building Trades Council was chartered in 1974 and is dedicated to helping working people improve their quality of life. We are comprised of 49 member locals representing over 8,800 working men and women across Southwestern Illinois.

Council Delegates

President: Mark Chatham | Steamfitters Local #439
Vice President: Steven Grant | Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons #90
Vice President: Greg Kapp | Iron Workers Local #392
Trustee: Damon Williams | Laborers' Local #100
Trustee: Kelly Brown | Operating Engineers Local #520
Trustee: Ashley Selby Cougill | Insulators Local #1
Trustee: Nick Dodson | Plumbers & Gasfitters Local #360
Sergeant-at-Arms: Matthew Keck | Carpenters Local #662
Executive Secretary-Treasurer: Eric Oller

Officers of the Executive Board

President: Chad Goldschmidt | Operating Engineers Local #520
Vice President: Charlie Bailey | Steamfitters Local #439
Executive Secretary-Treasurer: Eric Oller

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