Tony Poole

Tony was elected as business manager of Steamfitters Pipefitters Local 455 in 2018. In this role, he represents more than 1,600 licensed steamfitters and pipefitters working across a twenty-two county jurisdiction that includes Saint Paul and much of central Minnesota. In this role, Tony works directly with the community and employers to improve the welfare of members and the industry. Tony enjoys embracing new technologies and training, including investing in a state-of-the-art geothermal system for the union’s 100,000 square foot training center.

Tony began his career at the Local in 1998 when he was initiated into the union. After completing his apprenticeship, he became a journeyman working with various contractors and disciplines within the piping industry. He was then elected to the executive board in 2009. Tony has had a distinguished career supporting his members and organization. He remains steadfast in his commitment to creating opportunities for others to join and build partnerships between labor, management, and the community.

Leadership

Luke Gaalswyk

President, Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Kasid

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Auger

Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer

Mike Burns

Operations

Pam Sarne

Accounting

Steve Rambeck

Director of Business Development

Jenae Batt

Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Tom Thomalla, Jr.

Information Systems

Board of Directors

Heidi Conrad

Heidi Conrad

Chairperson
Ken Peterson

Ken Peterson

VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Beverly Jones Heydinger

Beverly Jones Heydinger

Heide Kempf-Schwarze

Eric Krause

Kelly Lange

Tony Poole

Pat Wolf

Pat Wolf

Ken Smith

Senior Advisor to the Board

Bill Buth

Bill Buth

Director Emeritus
George Fremder

George Fremder

Director Emeritus
Former Mayor, George Latimer

George Latimer

Director Emeritus
Robert Lowe

Robert Lowe

Director Emeritus
Barbara Lukermann

Barbara Lukermann

Director Emerita
Susan Sands

Susan Sands

Director Emerita
Bernard St. Peter

Bernard St. Peter

Director Emeritus
John Taylor

John Taylor

DIRECTOR EMERITUS