
The MOST Tripartite Alliance
The MOST programs are the collaborative efforts of the Tripartite Alliance. The Boilermakers union, participating Owners and Contractors share in its direction and vision. The MOST Board of Trustees and the committees that execute MOST programs are composed of a balanced number of labor and management representatives that meet annually at both the regional level and the national level. Their collective focus is to identify and solve problems, while continually raising the bar for value and excellence.

“The MOST Programs have brought a venue to the Contractors, Union and Owners to challenge ourselves to come up with solutions to be more successful.”
– John Brewster, President and CEO, NAES Corporation


Vice ChairmanWarren FairleyIBB, International President

J. Tom BacaIBB International VP, Western States

John T. FultzIBB International VP, Northeast

Tim SimmonsIBB International VP, Southeast

Martin Stanton, IIED-CSO, D-JS-CSO, D-NCA, SAIP

Kathy StappIBB International Secretary-Treasurer

Dan SulivanIBB International VP, Great Lakes
Contractor Trustees:

Craig Belfatto, Jr.Riggs Distler & Co., Inc.

Brian GoedkenCBI Services

Mike HidasBabcock & Wilcox Construction Co., Inc.

Laurie LaubeAPCom

Casey SmithNOOTER Corporation

Sheldon TraxlerCBI Services

Neil J. Dennehy, P.E.PP&L - Colstrip Steam Electric Station

José DominguezPBF Energy

Jimmy FarmerSouthern Company Services

Marc HalleyPBF Energy, Toledo Refinery

Kirbie HunleyMarathon Petroleum

Kevin ReimerPSEG Power

Mike MenoskyMonroe Energy, LLC

Gary RobertsDTE Energy

ChairmanJames ChewBMST Local 28

James Barnes, Jr.Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer

Eric DavisBusiness Manager / Secretary-Treasurer

Tracey EixenbergerBusiness Manager / Secretary-Treasurer

Robert LunsfordBMST District 57

PresidentSheldon TraxlerCBI Services, LLC

Vice PresidentLaurie LaubeAPComPower

Secretary/TreasurerMichael BrayShelby Mechanical

John BurkeIPC Lydon

Tom EnsmingerDay & Zimmermann NPS

Steve HarbisonEnerfab, Inc.

Eric HeuserHayes Mechanical

Michael HidasBabcock & Wilcox Construction Co., Inc.

Robert HooverSonger Services

Robyn LewisSimakas Company, Inc.

Tom O’Connor IIIO'Connor Corporation

Kevin OsterlingThe Jamar Company

Maverick SuitsChattanooga Boiler & Tank

Mike WatsonRMF Nooter

Brian WimmerMonarch Welding & Engineering

The Charles W. Jones Award
The Charles W. Jones Award encourages and celebrates the use of the MOST programs. Unveiled during the 2011 National Tripartite Alliance Conference, the annual award acknowledges the local that holds the highest percentage of members using a selection of MOST programs. These programs include The Boilermaker Code, OSHA 10/30, Common Arc, Substance Abuse, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Rigging and Leadership.