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Angie Simon reflects on the incredible growth of Heavy Metal Summer Experience, the impact it has had on building a highly skilled workforce, and what the future holds for the program!

Gary Myers and Pansy Romo sit down with SMACNA's Seth Lennon at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention. The panel discusses best practices for running an executive board, the importance of building consensus, and the value of fostering a climate of collaboration rather than confrontation.

On November 20, 2025, the Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) Committee recognized veterans across the United States and Canada with an online learning journey. Led by SMART Assistant to the General President Darrell Roberts and featuring a panel of SMART leaders, a SMACNA contractor and a speaker from Helmets to Hardhats Canada, the event explored the experiences of veterans in the industry, plus how SMART is helping bridge the gap between military service and rewarding union careers. Interested in rewatching the webinar? You can view all past Learning Journeys right here: https://www.beforall.org/be4all-resources/learning-journeys/ Prefer a podcast? We have that too! You can listen on your next commute: https://www.beforall.org/resources/lj_podcast_veterans/ Learning Journey Speakers: Darrell Roberts (Assistant to General President, SMART) Joshua Moore (Field Representative, ITI, and SMART Heroes Specialist) Josh Garner (Regional Director, SMART) Doug Johns (Senior Project Manager, Southland Industries, and SMACNA Member) Dave Goodspeed (Director of Production Workers, SMART) David Bernett (Chief International Representative, SMART) Jason Busolt (Financial Secretary-Treasurer, SMART General Committee 2) Jan Chappell (President, SMART Local 85) Normand Trpanier, MMM, C.D. (Ontario & Quebec Representative from Helmets to Hardhats) More about Learning Journeys: Education is power. BE4ALL hosts regular virtual Learning Journeys to provide SMACNA and SMART members with information and perspective on a variety of topics. These include events of historical and cultural importance to members of our industry.

Jennifer Lohr from Fisher Balancing and Gina Medel of the Penn Air Group join Seth Lennon to talk about Fire/Life Safety The panel not only highlights the importance of this space across several of our critical business lines but also calls for renewed focus on enforcement.

SMACPAC ambassadors continue to work hard, engaging with Members of Congress on both sides to advocate for critical issues in our industry. SMACPAC's prime goal is to support legislators who will work to give our industry real attention and a fair chance on the Hill.  SMACPAC is the associations commitment to political action and your investment in the future. Click here to learn more about SMACPAC. Lets learn more about the work being done by your fellow SMACNA members: Chris Weickert and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40)Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) and Stan KolbeStan Kolbe and Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH)Tom Gunning and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dominic Bonitatis, and Stan Kolbe