SMW104 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
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VOLUME 40
LOCAL NEWS
SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION
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2026 Holiday Schedule SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION
OFFICERS OF
SHEET METAL WORKERS’ LOCAL UNION NO. 104
RICK WERNER
President/Business Manager
MIKE NESBITT
Financial Secretary-Treasurer /Recording Secretary
KEITH GARCIA Vice President
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS Brian Masters, District 1 Fred Latu, District 2 Rich Niday, District 3 LOCAL 104 WARDEN/CONDUCTOR Jared Almason DISTRICT 1 BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES Adrian Avila, Gary Beerbower, Eric Haynes, Jason Hutton, Adam Masters, Alicia Mijares, Christopher Ruch, Vince Sugrue, Keith Sylva, Tom Trayer, Josh Vallis, Casey Van Den Heuvel, Brian Werner, Emmanuel Zendejas DISTRICT 2 BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES Steve Alarcon, Bob Kuks, Steve Hinson, Liz Sutton, Jeremy Ures, Corey Van Rys LOCAL 104 EXECUTIVE BOARD Steven Burnett, Steven Catalli, Jose A. Cortez, Brad De Young, Dustin Dietz, Jesus Huerta, Mitchell Koch, Michael Lopez Jr., Keith Mansfield, Joe Parra, Eric Priest, Zachary Risley, Connie Rivera, Ruben Velasquez, Nate Vennarucci, Peter Weston LOCAL 104 TRUSTEES Ron Boehm, Nate Jordan, Alyson Hansen, Celio Melo, Ian Smith, Will Stoker
Friday, Sept 4, 2026 - Friday before Labor Day (District 2)
Monday, Sept 7, 2026 - Labor Day (All Districts) Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 - Veterans Day (All Districts) Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving Day (All Districts) Friday, Nov 27, 2026 - Day after Thanksgiving (All Districts) Friday, Dec 25, 2026 - Christmas Day (All Districts) Mon, Dec 28, 2026 - Day after Christmas (Observed) (District 1 and 2 *Now including Sacramento/Redding)
2026 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE General Membership meetings begin at 5:30 pm
August 20, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, West Bay
*September 17, 2026- Livermore*
Remote meeting in Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura
October 15, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay
*November 19, 2026- Livermore*
Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, Ventura
December 17, 2026- Livermore
Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay General Membership meetings will all be held in Livermore and can be attended from the remote locations listed each month pursuant to the SMW Local Union No. 104 Remote Participation Policy and Procedures. *Supplemental Pension meetings start at 4:00 pm on designated dates and are held via Zoom at all meeting locations, excluding District 3*
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Summer 2026 | Volume 40 | Issue 2
CONTENTS
11: Control Air in the South Bay 29: 2026 Western States Apprenticeship Contest 31: Member Profile: Salvadore Govea with Therma
NEWSLETTER CORRECTION MARY MAMMINI MEMORIAL
For clarification and per the notification from retired President/Business Manager Robert G. Mammini, the Spring 2026 newsletter included a memorial noting the passing of retired President/Business Manager Mammini’s wife, Mary. Within that memorial, it was stated that retired President/Business Manager Mammini leveraged his personal residence as collateral for the purchase of a new building for SMW Local Union No. 104. The accurate account is that he offered to use his personal residence as collateral; however, this measure was ultimately unnecessary, as sufficient funds were available to complete the purchase. Summer 2026
September 12th East Bay JATC - Livermore November 21st North Bay Union Hall - Fairfield For more information email SMW 104 Business Representative Liz Sutton - lizs@smw104.org 2
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Rick Werner
President/Business Manager
BUILDING TRADES CONTRACT UPDATES Over the past few years we have negotiated most of our Building Trades agreements, and while it would be great to have one wage rate (the highest rate) and the best contractual conditions in all eight Building Trades agreements, due to a number of factors, such as: the type of work, non-union and union competition from other trades, cost of living, overhead cost of doing business, the wages of other union trades, and the number of work hours available, it is simply not possible. Each time we negotiate, we do as much research as possible beforehand to be as prepared as possible from day one. The goal is always to improve working conditions, increase benefits and wages, and protect workers’ rights. The art of honest negotiations is a balancing act—what is fair for both sides. At the bargaining table, offers vary by those wanting the best deal and those who understand that a reasonable increase is fair and responsible. One thing to remember is that we bargain for the average sheet metal worker. If you are above average, the chances are your employer recognizes that and compensates you. If you are below average, you can always improve. Show up on time (15 minutes early); show up the day after payday; do your best to work well with others. In correcting whatever your weak area(s) may be, you further justify our position at the bargaining table.
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A change in the structure of the District 2 Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) is underway. In 2007/2008 the four CBA areas were merged into one “Blended Master Labor Agreement” and since that time it has been difficult to update that agreement timely, as each area’s CBA opens at a different time; therefore, we are returning to four independent CBAs. At present, the Fresno CBA has been completed and distributed. The Modesto and Stockton CBAs should be available by the end of August, and the Sacramento/Redding CBA should be available by the end of October, if not sooner. We recently concluded negotiations in District 2 and ratified a five-year contract extension for the Sacramento/Redding CBA. Although the previous five years were lower than average for District 2, the Sacramento area will see a wage/benefit increase of $24.50 over the five years, which is the highest increase ever in Sacramento; two additional holidays, double-time on four designated Saturday holiday weekends; an increase in show-up pay from two hours to four hours; increased wage for beginning apprentices; increased wage % for pre-apprentices; increased wage % for classified workers; increased % for the foreperson, general foreperson classifications; addition of senior general foreperson classification, updated Travel (pay) and Subsistence language; updated Parking and Shift Work language and the adoption of the District 1 Detailing language. There were several other items agreed to involving employer obligations to the CBA and trust funds. And for their hours spent preparing and drafting language for the negotiations on our new Sacramento/Redding CBA, I extend my sincere gratitude
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to Fred Latu, Robert Kuks and Jeremy Ures for the dedication. In 2025 we negotiated and ratified the Agreement for Fresno, the Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area, and in 2024 we negotiated and ratified the Agreements with Modesto and Stockton. At this time, we have begun discussions with Tri-County SMACNA on a successor Agreement, as in the past, we agreed to open such discussions earlier. Lastly, all of us at Local 104 are grateful and recognize the thousands of Local 104 members who give 100% every day to make us one of the best unions in the United States.
Local 104 Members Shine Across the State Across California, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 continues to be recognized for the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our membership. This year, the California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO, recognized Local 104 for our members’ efforts in helping pass Proposition 50, giving working people stronger pro union representation in California. Our apprentices were also honored with the Future of Labor Award at the Napa Solano Central Labor Council’s 16th Annual Spring Salute Awards Dinner, recognizing the commitment and promise of the next generation of union leaders. Local 104 members also continue to set the standard through their individual contributions. Members Larry Sanchez and David Rohrkemper were named Unionists of the Year by the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council in recognition of their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the labor movement. These honors reflect the values our members bring to the jobsite, our union, and the communities we serve every day.
Pictured: On Left, North Bay Apprentices with Representative Alicia Mijares. Top Down, Local 104 Political and Public Relations representatives on stage at California Federation of Labor awards dinner on behalf of membership. Members Larry Sanchez and David Rohrkemper accept Unionist of the Year awards.
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Understanding the Difference Between the SMW Local Union No. 104 and the Trust Funds Throughout my years as a union member, Officer, and Trustee, I have often heard the terms Union and Trust Funds used interchangeably, with the belief that the trust funds are owned and controlled by the Union. While the Union and trust funds work closely together to support and serve our members, they are separate businesses with distinct roles and responsibilities. The governance of the trust funds is overseen separately by Labor (Local Union No. 104) and Management (SMACNA) jointly. Understanding the difference helps explain how your wages, benefits, and workplace representation are managed and why both Local Union No. 104 and the trust funds play such an important role in protecting your interests. Below is an overview of each organization/business, its responsibilities, and how they work together to provide the representation, benefits, and services our members rely on. SMW Local Union No. 104: The Voice of the Workforce
Mike Nesbitt
Financial Secretary-Treasurer/ Recording Secretary
SMW Local Union No. 104 is an organization that represents its members in the workplace. The Union advocates on behalf of the member, negotiating contracts with employers and/or their representatives such as SMACNA to secure fair wages, safe working conditions, health care coverage, retirement plans, training opportunities, and other important benefits. The elected and appointed Officers and Representatives of SMW Local Union No. 104 is a collective voice, negotiating agreements that determine what benefits members will receive and how the employers will contribute to those benefits. Without the Union, many of the wages and benefits members/workers receive would not exist. Some of the union’s responsibilities include: • Negotiating labor agreements • Protecting wages and working conditions • Handling grievances and disputes • Enforcing contract provisions • Organizing and educating members • Representing members’ interests • Dispatching • Assisting members with Pension, Health, Training, and Mental Health issues • Trustees on various Trust Funds
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The Trust Funds Administration The Trust Funds are separate legal entities established to receive the contributions for member benefits and administer member benefits. Some funds, like those for District 3, are Self-Administered (SA), with the trust fund directly employing a team to oversee the trust funds day-to-day operations. For Districts 1 and 2, a separate service provider called a
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Third-Party Administrator (TPA) is hired to take care of the day-to-day operations of the trust funds. BeneSys Administrators is the TPA for D1 and D2 benefit trust funds. Depending on the plan, trust funds may provide: • Health and welfare benefits • Health Reimbursement Account • Dental and vision coverage • Pension benefits • Vacation and holidays savings • Training programs • Defined Pension Benefit Plan-monthly benefit in retirement • Defined Contribution Plan-Annuity, 401a, 401k, or PSP • Supplemental unemployment benefits • Scholarships • Substance Abuse Programs The trust funds are administered by Boards of Trustees, made up of equal representation of union and employer trustees (also known as Management/SMACNA). Trustees have legal fiduciary responsibilities to manage the funds solely for the benefit of participants (members) and beneficiaries (members’ spouses and/or children). They are responsible for managing and administering the trust fund itself, including investment decisions, eligibility rules, claims administration, selecting service providers (examples are actuaries, auditors, investment professionals, consultant, and legal counsel), and ensuring the plans and trust funds comply with state and federal law and regulations. While the Union negotiates the benefits and employer contribution rates towards benefits, the Boards of Trustees of the trust funds decide how those contributions are invested and spent on benefits. While acting as trustees, the trustees have fiduciary duties to the plans’ participants and beneficiaries, not to the Union or employer association that appointed them to the Board. How Contributions Flow to Your Benefits One of the most common misconceptions is that benefit contributions are paid to the Union. Member benefit contributions are paid directly to the trust funds, not to the union. Below is the process: • The union negotiates a collective bargaining agreement with employers. • The agreement establishes wage rates and benefit contribution rates. • For every hour worked or fraction thereof, the employer makes contributions as required by the collective bargaining agreement and/or trust fund terms. • Those contributions are sent to the appropriate trust funds. • Separately, each of the trust funds use those contributions to provide benefits and maintain the longterm financial health of their respective plans. An employer’s hourly contribution package might be allocated among several funds: • Health and Welfare Fund • Pension Fund • Apprenticeship and Training Fund • Annuity or Defined Contribution Fund (if applicable) Summer 2026
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The exact contribution amounts may be negotiated through collective bargaining and are specified in the labor agreement or may be allocated by the members when determining where to place a contractual increase. In Short: • The union negotiates your wages and benefits. • The employer funds the negotiated benefits. • The Board of Trustees manages and administers the benefit plans with the assistance of various service providers. Why the Separation of the Union and the Trust Funds Is Important Keeping the Union and trust funds separate helps ensure that benefit plans are administered according to federal law, plan rules, and fiduciary standards. Trustees must act in the best interests of plan participants and beneficiaries when making decisions about benefits and plan assets. This separation provides accountability and helps protect the long-term security of members’ health and retirement benefits. Union Negotiates the Contract That Makes the Contributions Possible Members Work → Employers Contribute → Trust Funds Receive Contributions → Benefits Provided While each organization has its own responsibilities and governance, both share the same commitment, to protect the interests of our members and their families. By understanding how these organizations work together, members can better appreciate the value of their representation, benefits, and the dedicated efforts that go into supporting them both on and off the job. I encourage everyone to stay informed. An informed membership is a stronger membership and together we can continue building a strong foundation to support our members today and help preserve the strength of our Union and Trust Funds for the future. In solidarity,
Mike Nesbitt
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Revocation of Contribution to Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local Union No. 104’s PAC
(Please fill out the form below, cut it out and send it to SMART Local Union No. 104 c/o Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551)
REVOCATION OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) LOCAL UNION NO. 104 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SMART-PAC) I hereby revoke my authorization for my employer to deduct my voluntary five cents ($0.05) per hour worked or my monthly Northern California Pension contribution to SMART Local Union No. 104 PAC. I understand this contribution will no longer be deducted not later than one month after submitting this notice to SMART Local Union No. 104’s Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS MEETING NOTICE THE 2027 SMW LOCAL UNION NO. 104 BUDGET, AS WELL AS OTHER MATTERS THAT AFFECT THE LOCAL 104 BUDGET/TREASURY, WILL BE DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE TIME AND PLACES LISTED BELOW. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND REVIEW, A VOTE WILL BE TAKEN FOR ADOPTION.
Date: November 19, 2026 Time: 5:30 P.M. Location: SMW Local Union No. 104 Livermore Conference Center 3188 Constitution Drive, Livermore, 94551
REMOTE LOCATIONS SMW Local Union No. 104 Monterey Bay Union Office 11060 Commercial Parkway, Castroville, CA 95012
SMW Local Union No. 104 Ventura Union Office 1794 Goodyear Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
SMW Local Union No. 104 North Bay Union Office 4350 A Central Parkway, Fairfield, CA 94534
SMW Local Union No. 104 Manteca Union Office 580 Commerce Ct, Manteca, CA 95336
SMW Local Union No. 104 Fresno Union Office 5410 E. Home Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
*A CURRENT DUES RECEIPT MUST BE PRESENTED PRIOR TO YOUR PARTICIPATION AT THIS MEETING. DUES RECEIPTS WILL BE CHECKED AT THE MEETING LOCATION.
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SMW LOCAL UNION No. 104 SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Scholarship Trust Fund. Since its establishment in 1996, the Fund has proudly awarded more than 1,385 scholarships, totaling over $9.5 million, to members of this organization and their eligible legal dependents in support of their educational pursuits. As in previous years, the scholarship selection process was highly competitive, reflecting the exceptional caliber of applications submitted by students from Districts 1, 2, and 3. The Scholarship Committee extends its sincere congratulations to this year’s recipients and commends every applicant for their outstanding academic achievements, hard work, and commitment to excellence. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Juan Carlos Padilla has been awarded the fourth $50,000 Academic Degree/Graduate Scholarship. The Fund also awarded fifty-five (55) Academic Merit Scholarships in the amount of $9,500 each (recipients listed on the next page). We extend our sincere appreciation to the membership for their continued hourly contributions, as well as to our generous sponsors whose donations make these scholarships possible. The 2026 Scholarship Selection Committee conducted a comprehensive and thorough review of this year’s scholarship applications. We extend our sincere appreciation to the committee members listed for their time, dedication, and commitment to ensuring a fair and thorough selection process. Their service and support are instrumental to the continued success of the Scholarship Trust Fund and its mission of investing in the educational futures of our members and their families.
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2026 Advanced Degree/Graduate $50,000 Scholarship Recipient
Juan Carlos Padilla 2026 Academic Achievement $9,500 Scholarship Recipients Mariana Aiello Larissa Ascencio Isabella Avalos Rosalie Baker Sydney Bassett Daniela Boban Brooklyn Bradbury Hailey Brooks Alannah Campbell Briona Campbell Cole Carrabino Lily Carrabino Amara Collins Grace Day
Ricki Dobrzensky Leslie Lopez Mischa Evanchak Matteo Lortie Parker Feins Giovanni Lucchesi Gianna Galarza Andrea Madrigal Ariella Gonzalez Michelle Matta Elizabeth Gonzalez Maja Mijatovic Amaris Guerrero Natalie Moore Jenna Hatfield Jaidyn Morris Jacob Ho-Man Rich Dennis Morrison, III Ireland Kish Nicolo Mosquera Ian Koelzer Alena Nutt Kaitlyn Koenig Isabella O’Connor Chelsie Kutz Erin O’Hara Maia Larsen Benjamin Reyes
Shea Robinson Shyla Roy Melanie Rubio Clementine Ruch Ty Schoeningh Maggie Sieferman Madison Silva Brianna Snyder Audrey Sotelo Mariza Soto Brooklynn Spiller Gracie Wolsfeld Tyler Yazzie
2026 Scholarship Selection Committee Mr. Mike Nesbitt, Administrator, Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fund/Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording Secretary, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104 Mr. Joseph A. Maraccini, Retired Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording Secretary, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104/Retired Chairman/Administrator and Consultant to the Robert G. Mammini, SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fund Ms. Kim Biagi, Retired Administrator, UA Local 342 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Mr. Jason Birkle, Director of Actuarial Services, Northwest Plan Services Inc. (Official Scorer) Ms. Eileen Goldsmith, Esq., Altshuler Berzon, LLC (Scholarship Selection Committee Secretary) Mr. Chris Leins, Principal, Slevin and Hart Ms. Zoe Palitz, Esq., Altshuler Berzon, LLC Ms. Lisa Schwantz, Esq., Kraw Law Group Mr. Vince Sugrue, State Legislative Director, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104 Ms. Alexis Tamony, Academic Community Advisor (Official Scorer) Mr. Anthony Urbina, Retired Business Representative, SMART, SMW Local Union No. 104 Ms. Marci Vukson, Senior Consultant, Northwest Plan Services, Inc.
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EYES TO THE SKY IN THE SOUTH BAY
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ranes fill the skyline while Local 104 members are keeping the South Bay moving with some of the biggest and most complex work in the country. Down in “The Heart of Silicon Valley”, Applied Materials is constructing its new Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization (EPIC) Center in Sunnyvale, California. The approximately $4 billion, 180,000 square foot research facility will serve as a hub for next generation semiconductor manufacturing technology. During construction, the project is expected to generate approximately 1,500 construction jobs. Several SMW Local 104 signatory contractors are playing a key role in bringing this landmark project to life, including Silicon Valley Mechanical, West Coast
ASM, Therma, Apollo Mechanical, and Control Air, the latter of which hosted project tours for Local 104, providing a firsthand look at the skilled craftsmanship of our members and the complex coordination required to bring a facility of this scale closer to completion. Control Air’s scope included installation of major air handling systems and related mechanical work throughout the facility. At peak manpower, Control Air’s crew included 34 Local 104 members, including 3 structural welders. One of those members was apprentice Vanessa “Vee” Velásquez, who earned her structural welding certification while assigned to the project. After receiving her certification,
she welded the shim and tie down plates for all rooftop air handling equipment. Before fabrication began, Control Air’s detailing department spent thousands of hours coordinating with Hoffman Construction’s BIM team, architects, and the mechanical and structural engineers. General Foreman Shawn Escalante and Project Superintendent Rob Barrett developed a color coded batching system for the shop drawings, allowing the detailing department to produce MAJ/CAD files for fabrication. Control Air was the first contractor on the project to receive full shop drawing approval and Issue for Fabrication (IFF). In the fabrication shop, Fabrication Manager Lawrence Var-
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nado and Shop Foreman Mike Grant led production of more than 600,000 pounds of sheet metal using a full Local 104 shop workforce. To maintain the project schedule, deliveries were made during the day, evenings, and weekends to keep the field crews supplied. To date, Control Air has completed more than 200 crane picks, including over 80 high risk lifts performed during off hours. One of the project’s largest milestones was the placement of the first BASX twin pack makeup air handler. The four piece assembly weighed approximately 160,000 pounds and required a Buckner Heavy Lift crane with a 3,000 ton lifting capacity and approximately 2.2 million pounds of counterweight. Weeks of planning were required between Hoffman Construction, Applied Materials, Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes, BASX, Maxim Cranes, and Control Air to coSummer 2026
ordinate the lift and schedule equipment deliveries from Oregon. Weather conditions and transportation restrictions had to be factored into the schedule to ensure the crane remained in continuous operation.
utilities, installing approximately 60 miles of quad Unistrut. The project employed approximately 40 Local 104 members in the field and logged approximately 45,000 field hours and 12,000 shop hours.
Hoffman Construction maintained a four hour site safety orientation and weekly 30 minute mass safety meetings. Those meetings also counted toward apprenticeship on the job training requirements for Local 104 apprentices working on site.
West Coast ASM completed the exterior architectural sheet metal scope, including the Centria IMP panel system, Centria MR3-36 roof screen panel system, flashing sheet metal, louvers, column covers, and the Zahner rain screen system. The project utilized 15 field team members and seven shop team members, totaling approximately 18,835 field hours and 2,300 shop hours.
The Overview: The size and complexity of the project require multiple contractors working across specialized scopes, often in close coordination with one another. The following highlights offer a closer look at the work being performed by Local 104 signatory contractors. Silicon Valley Mechanical installed the OSM Unistrut support system for the first floor
Apollo Mechanical installed the process ductwork, including the building’s General Exhaust and Scrubbed Exhaust Systems, each featuring 96 inch diameter duct headers. At peak manpower, the project employed more than 40 Local 104 sheet metal workers and generated over 12
98,000 field hours. Shop fabrication was performed by several California union fabrication shops, contributing more than 42,000 shop hours. Therma installed galvanized spiral ductwork, owner furnished contractor installed (OFCI) process duct systems, and duct drops serving approximately 530 pieces of process equipment throughout the facility. The work included installation of multiple 120 foot duct laterals, OFCI PSP duct ranging from 36 to 52 inches, and process duct from 2 inch PSP to 6 inch GEX. Therma’s scope also included BIM coordination, shop and installation drawings, dampers, test ports, and fabrication and installation of the associated ductwork. The project utilized 18 Local 104 members in the field and 35 in the shop, generating more than 59,000 combined hours. As noted, Control Air installed the project’s major air handling systems, including eight 160,000-pound BASX twin-pack makeup air handlers, as well as additional rooftop and utility level air handlers, 144 sensible cooling coils, more than 300 VAV boxes, over 75 fan-powered units, and the air handling equipment serving the boiler chiller plant. Together, the project reflects the range of work performed by Local 104 members across several disciplines on one of Silicon Valley’s largest active construction projects.
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Control Air Roster Superintendent Rob Barrett General Foremen Shawn Escalante Roger Kruse* Foremen Victor Garcia Victor Villarreal Brian Schlief Tyson Kautz Dave Olden David Zhu Jorge Gutierrez James Villalobos* Crew Members Mike Brown Chris Baumhauer Phil Norman Pat Sanden Robert Taylor Juan Cortez
Brian Lee Aknishe Paige Ansar El Muhammad Siyuan Yu Marcus Gonzales Carm Holden Sal Formosa Justin Morales Tyler Jerman Vanessa Velasquez Kevin Rith Peter Towle Cameron Escobedo Gus Barajas* Ryan Alipate* Chris Kunz* Jon Nieves* Anthony Cao* Izaiah Martinez* Jeremy Herrera* Ruben Arias* Jack Jones* Dan Avila*
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW LOCAL 104 RETIREES.
Sheet Metal Retirees of Northern California President: Art Ramos Email: akaramos1@sbcglobal.net Cell: (510) 378-1349 Secretary/Treasurer: Linda LaMarre Email: lamarre.linda@yahoo.com Cell: (510) 706-5332
Stockton Retirees Club President: Roy Perez Phone: (209) 471-5930
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Members enjoy: Monthly meetings, Field trips, Spring and Fall luncheons, Holiday dinner, Coffee and doughnuts, Raffle prizes Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., unless a scheduled field trip changes the meeting date. The club is also working toward hosting meetings in both San Leandro and South San Francisco. Spouses are welcome at all meetings. Upcoming Schedule:
The Stockton Retirees Club welcomes retired members to join fellow retirees for monthly breakfast and lunch gatherings. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
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The Sheet Metal Retirees of Northern California welcomes all retired members to reconnect with fellow retirees, stay active in the union, and enjoy a variety of social events throughout the year.
December 2, 2026 - Holiday Dinner 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: Amount TBD Basque Cultural Center 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco
Location: West Lane Bowl 3900 West Lane, Stockton, CA Summer Schedule: There are no breakfast or lunch meetings during June, July, and August. Pictured: 1990 Stockton Sheet Metal Retirees at the Christmas banquet.
August 11, 2026 - BBQ - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. West Bay Union Hall 321 El Camino Real, South San Francisco September 8, 2026 - Fall Luncheon 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Harry’s Hofbrau 14900 E. 14th Street, San Leandro Cost: $12 per person Please contact Linda if attending. October 13, 2026 - Nomination of Officers 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at AFL-CIO Center 7750 Pardee Lane, Oakland November 10, 2026 - Election of Officers 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at AFL-CIO Center 7750 Pardee Lane, Oakland 17 SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION
From the Retirees’ Clubs of Local 104: Congratulations to our well-deserving, recently retired members. Welcome to all on joining our ranks! South Bay Retirees Club
President: Michael Lopez Phone: (559) 288-8988 Email: Mikelopez44@hotmail.com
President: Art Campoy Email: acampoy20161@outlook.com Phone: (408) 630-0347
The Fresno Retirees Club welcomes all retired members to join fellow retirees for monthly gatherings and fellowship. Meeting Information: Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at:
The South Bay Retirees Club welcomes all retired members to reconnect with friends, stay involved with the union, and enjoy fellowship throughout the year. Meetings are a great opportunity to catch up with fellow retirees and hear about upcoming activities.
Denny’s Restaurant 30 East Herndon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710 (Corner of Herndon and Blackstone)
Upcoming Meetings: All meetings begin at 10:00 a.m.
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September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026 Annual Christmas Party Meeting Location South Bay Hall 2350 Lundy Place San Jose, CA 95131
Pictured: Members of the South Bay Retirees Club gathered during the May BBQ meeting.
Recent Retirees Avelino Abreu Brian J. Archer Felipe Arga Gary S. Arlie Carlos Arvizu Robin B. Breck Gabriel D. Brown Mark Brown Scott E. Browning Troy J. Bryant Michael Daugherty Kieth Dockins Gregory Dondono Summer 2026
Daniel G. Duprat David P. Ethier Robin Fong Jesus Garcia Jeff Hernandez Richard L. Holst Robert G. Hunt Garnet N. Hyde Kenneth R. Johnson Allen Z. Ladelle Antonio Lara Todd W. Mellott Jim J. Padilla
David L. Powell Frank C. Ricci Everardo L. Rivas Robert Rosen Brian Sertucha Wilbert A. Solis Timothy G. Tanisaki Tommy Thornbrugh Eugene D. Tirado Brian J. Todd David Vargas Sarah L. Velez Eric W. Wise 18
Show Up, Speak out, Union Strong in the West Bay West Bay members continued showing up for working families by joining the San Mateo County Building Trades Council at Campaign for Jobs actions in Foster City and South San Francisco. In Foster City, members stood shoulder to shoulder with fellow union members as the City Council voted 5 to 0 to approve a citywide Project Labor Agreement. They also turned out in South San Francisco to speak in support of a Project Labor Agreement, demonstrating the importance of investing in local workers and maintaining strong labor standards. Thank you to all of the Local 104 members who took the time to attend these actions and represent our union. Your commitment continues to strengthen our industry and protect good union jobs across the region. Union Strong!
Community First! Cleanups in the Valley Our Modesto and Fresno area members are more than skilled tradespeople, they are neighbors, parents, and active members of the communities where they live and work. This spring, they volunteered their time to help improve local parks and waterways through community cleanup efforts. In Modesto, members participated in Love Modesto’s Dry Creek Cleanup, removing trash, shopping
carts, and tires along the trails and creek. In Fresno, members and their families joined a San Joaquin River restoration event at Sycamore Island, helping restore the local environment. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and proudly represented Local 104 by giving back to the communities we call home.
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The Work Picture THESE HANDS BUILD UNION NORTH BAY:
Counties Covered: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity Allied Heating & Air: Bio Marin, San Rafeal - HVAC | Hamilton Landing Hanger 5, Novato - HVAC | Kaiser roun barn, Santa rosa – HVAC Bell Products, Inc.: Elsie Allen High School, Santa Rosa - ASM(PLA) | Indian Springs Resort, Calistoga - ASM | Jelly Belly oxidizer Replacement, Fairfield - HVAC | Napa High School, Napa - HVAC & ASM | Napa Rifle and Pistol Club, Napa - HVAC | Redwood Middle School, Napa - HVAC | Riversound Self Storage, Napa - HVAC | Vintage High School, Napa - HVAC & ASM Peterson Mechanical: AHC Ukiah AC-10 replacement, Ukiah - HVAC | AHMC ED Lab, Fort Bragg - HVAC | Archway Recovery Service, Fairfield - HVAC | DVC Engineering &Tech Bld, Pleasant Hill - HVAC | Kaiser Data center, Napa - HVAC | Kaiser RCH interventional Suite LC, Richmond - HVAC | Kaiser Richmond Garage, Richmond HVAC | RCU Annex TI, Napa - HVAC | RCU phase 5 TI, Napa - HVAC(PLA) | Santa Rosa Hearn Hub, Santa Rosa - HVAC | SFUHS Lower Campus, San Francisco - HVAC | Sonoma County Morgue,Lab, Santa Rosa - HVAC | Sutter -18 E Fulton, Santa Rosa - HVAC | UC Davis, Davis - HVAC
EAST BAY:
Counties Covered: Alameda and Contra Costa
ACCO Engineered: Alameda County Fire Stations, Castro Valley - HVAC | Kaiser San Leandro Humidifiers, San Leandro - HVAC | LBNL LAB, Berkeley - HVAC | Lucid Motors L5 LAB, Newark - HVAC | McCone Hall UCB, Berkeley - HVAC | Stanford Pleasanton,
Pleasanton - HVAC | Sutter Fremont OR TI, Fremont - HVAC | UCB Bancroft, Berkeley - HVAC(PLA) Bay City Mechanical: 2700 International, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) | 34th & San Pablo, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) | 34th & San Pablo, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | Buena Vista Elementary, Walnut Creek - ASM(PLA) | Buena Vista MS, Walnut Creek - HVAC(PLA) | Chabot Bldg 3000, Hayward - HVAC(PLA) | Chevron B10, Richmond - HVAC | Chinatown TOD, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | Eliza, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) | Emerald High School Phase 3, Dublin HVAC(PLA) | Emerald High School Theater, Dublin - ASM(PLA) | Fox Court, Oakland - HVAC | Hayward WPCF, Hayward - HVAC(PLA) | Historic Richmond Library, Richmond - ASM(PLA) | Irvington HS, Irvington - HVAC(PLA) | Kennedy High School, Richmond - ASM(PLA) | Laney College, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) | Laney Locker, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) | Lazuli, Union City - HVAC(PLA) | Melrose Leadership, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) | Mur Wood Middle School, Walnut Creek - ASM(PLA) | Murwood ES, Walnut Creek - HVAC(PLA) | OUSD Melrose, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | OUSD Modernization, Orinda - ASM(PLA) | Richmond High School, Richmond - ASM(PLA) | Richmond HS, Richmond - HVAC(PLA) | Shamrock Hills School, Dublin - ASM(PLA) | The Eliza, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | Walter MS, Fremont - HVAC(PLA) Control Air: Sutter Alta Bates, Berkeley – HVAC Frank M Booth: Br 15 John Muir, San Ramon - HVAC | UCB Climate Hub, Berkley - HVAC Mauck Sheetmetal: Dublin Elementary - Phase 2, Dublin - ASM(PLA) | Laney College Library and Learning Resource Center, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | Mc-
Clymonds High School, Oakland - ASM/Exterior Cladding(PLA) | Stanford Health - Tri-Valley Medical Center, Pleasanton - ASM | Sutter Emeryville MOB, Emeryville - HVAC | UC Berkeley - Bancroft Student Housing, Berkeley - ASM | UC Berkeley - Heathcock Hall, Berkeley - ASM | UCSF - Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland - Parking Structure, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital - Administrative Support Building (UCSF - BCHO ASB), Oakland - ASM(PLA) Monarch Mechanical: IPON, Oakland - HVAC/ASM Paragon Mechanical: ALCO Facilities, Oakland - ASM(PLA) | Cal Softball Field Renovation, Berkeley - ASM | LBNL - NFU2 Project, Berkeley - ASM(PLA) | Revitalizing Historic Richmond Main Library, Richmond - ASM(PLA) | WPCF Admin Building, Hayward - ASM Peterson Mechanical: Longfellow Middle school, Berkley - HVAC Silicon Valley Mechanical: LBNL, Berkeley - HVAC | Quanta B18 &B19, Fremont - HVAC | Stack, Hayward - HVAC | UCSF MLK Labs, Oakland - HVAC SOUTHLAND: 3100 Telegraph MOB, Oakland - HVAC | Kaiser Pharmacy, Livermore - HVAC | NDA data center, Richmond - HVAC | UCSF ASB building, Oakland - HVAC | UCSF Children Hospital, Oakland - HVAC(PLA) Therma: Apple FB02, Fremont HVAC | Bloom Energy, Fremont - HVAC | Hyve Solutions, Fremont - HVAC | Kaiser Walnut Creek, Fremont - HVAC | Raxium, Fremont HVAC | Seagate, Fremont - HVAC West Coast ASM: Hayward Clawiter, Hayward - ASM | HC20-ACUR, Oakland - ASM | JCC Oakland,
Oakland - ASM | Stack SVY03, Hayward - ASM(PLA) | Sutter AGC Willow, Pleasanton - ASM
WEST BAY:
Counties Covered:San Francisco and San Mateo
ACCO: 1 Harrison St, San Francisco - HVAC | Amenity 560 Mission, San Francisco - HVAC | Applovin, San Mateo - HVAC | DOCUSIGN, San Francisco - HVAC | Gene Friend, San Francisco - HVAC | Genentech B5,7,9, South San Francisco - HVAC | IEQ Capitol, San Francisco - HVAC | JPMC 560 MISSION, San Francisco - HVAC | KPMG, San Francisco - HVAC | ST Ignatius College, San Francisco HVAC(PLA) | Stanford Atrium, Palo Alto - HVAC | Stanford Block E, Redwood City – HVAC Anderson, Rowe, & Buckley: 1 Market Spec Suites, San Francisco - HVAC TI | 400 Howard, San Francisco - HVAC TI | 500 Howard st, San Francisco - HVAC TI | 555 California 51st & 50th floors, San Francisco - HVAC TI | Anthropic, San Francisco - HVAC TI | Coin Base, San Francisco - HVAC TI | Ferry Building, San Francisco HVAC TI | Google 2 Harrison, San Francisco - HVAC TI | LPC Multi floor TI, San Francisco - HVAC TI | Open Ai, San Francisco - HVAC TI | Tiger Global 600 Montgomery, San Francisco - HVAC TI Bay City Mechanical: 1515 S. Vanness, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | 1515 SVN, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | 1687 Market, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | 2970 16th st, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | 2970 16th street, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | 395 3rd st, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | 750 Golden Gate, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | 967 Mission, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Balboa A, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | Balboa E, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | Buena Vista Horace Mann, San Francisco
21 SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION
- HVAC(PLA) | Cathedral School, San Francisco - HVAC | China Town Public Health, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Chinatown Public Health, San Francisco ASM(PLA) | Clifford MS, Redwood City - HVAC(PLA) | Crocker MPR, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | DC 16, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | District Wide Student housing, San Mateo - HVAC(PLA) | James Denman Middle School, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | McKinnion, San Francisco - HVAC | Orion MS, Redwood City - HVAC(PLA) | Pacifica Workforce Housing, Pacifica - ASM(PLA) | Portsmouth, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | SFFD, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | SFPUC, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | SFPUC, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | St. Paul Terrace, San Francisco - HVAC | UCSF, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | West Portal, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) Bullard’s Heating & Air Inc. BIOSOLIDS Bldg’s 600, 607, 661 T40.02, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Filmore Heritage, San Francisco - HVAC | SFO ITB P2 ARRIVALS, SFO - HVAC(PLA) | SFO T3 MOD, SFO - HVAC(PLA) | SFO Westfield Garage, SFO - HVAC(PLA) | WW-645R Westside Pump Station, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | WW-742 Southeast WPCP, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | WW750 SEP-7 OEM Buildings, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | WW-755 Sunnydale Ps Improvements, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | WW-767 Booster Station Interim Improv, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) Mauck Sheet Metal: Bay Meadows - Station 6 and 7 Office Buildings, San Mateo - ASM(PLA) | Buena Vista Horace Mann Elementary, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | UCSF - Parnassus Central Campus Site Improvements, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | Zuckerburg SF General Hospital, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) Monarch Mechanical: 850 Turk,
San Francisco - HVAC | Foster City Rec. Center, Foster City - HVAC | Sunnydale Block 7, San Francisco - ASM | Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco - HVAC Paragon Mechanical: Bay FC Training Facility, San Francisco ASM(PLA) | SF Chinatown Public Health Renovation, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | SFO - ITB Roof Upgrade, San Francisco - ASM(PLA) | SFO - Terminal 3w Mod-CAC, San Francisco - ASM Peterson Mechanical: Kaiser SF AHU projects, San Francisco - HVAC | SF VA Building 8, San Francisco – HVAC SOUTHLAND: ACAT 259, South San Francisco - HVAC | ACAT 269, South San Francisco - HVAC | Gilead 335, Foster City - HVAC | Mission Bernal Campus Care, San Francisco - HVAC | MPMC 5th and 6th fl, Burlingame - HVAC | Proton Therapy, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | SFO T3 West, South San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Sutter CMPC PAC Campus, San Francisco - HVAC | Sutter Mission Bernal Bi-Plane, San Francisco - HVAC | UCSF Parnassus, San Francisco HVAC(PLA) | Sutter 1100 Van Ness head and neck, San Francisco HVAC | VNGC Beds, San Francisco - HVAC
SOUTH BAY:
Counties Covered: Santa Clara
Accel Air Systems: Advantest, San Jose - HVAC | ASML, San Jose - HVAC | Jabil, San Jose - HVAC | KLA, San Jose - HVAC | Local 39, Santa Clara - HVAC | Toray, Morgan Hill – HVAC ACCO Engineered: 975 Page Mill Renovation, Palo Alto - HVAC | Bloom Energy SV11, San Jose HVAC | Bloom Energy Tower 3, San Jose - HVAC | Digital Realty, Santa Clara - HVAC | FOXCON, Sunnyvale - HVAC | GOOGLE MTV,
Summer 2026
Mountain View - HVAC | GOOGLE SJC, San Jose - HVAC | INTEL, Santa Clara - HVAC | MTV 20 Studio, Mountain View - HVAC | Netflix 5 Buildings, Los Gatos - HVAC | NVIDIA COBALT, Sunnyvale - HVAC | NVIDIA COMSTOCK, Santa Clara - HVAC | NVIDIA STARBASE, San Jose - HVAC | NVIDIA STARBASE, Santa Clara - HVAC | Project Meridian Ph2, Mountain View HVAC | SAP Renovation Phase 1, San Jose - HVAC | STACK SVY 06, San Jose - HVAC(PLA) | Stanford Atrium, Palo Alto - HVAC | Valley Coyote Water Plant, Morgan Hill – HVAC AGC, Inc.: ECH - Sobrato Pavilion - Physician Wellness Lounge, Mountain View - HVAC | Santa Clara Regional ED Exp, San Jose HVAC | SHC - MRI Building & Site Space Buildout, Sunnyvale - HVAC | SU Blach Lab Reno Y2E2 Building, Palo Alto - HVAC | SU Chem H 3rd Floor, Palo Alto - HVAC | SU Fang Lab, Palo Alto - HVAC | SU Paul Allen Cleanroom, Palo Alto - HVAC | SU Sideris Lab, Palo Alto - HVAC | SU Vayu Fungi Research Lab, Palo Alto – HVAC Paragon Mechanical: Bldg. 75, Sunnyvale - HVAC | Elmwood Correction Facility, Milpitas HVAC | Elmwood Correction Facility A/C Unit Replacement, Milpitas - HVAC | Extruder Lab, Santa Clara - HVAC | Girls Middle School, Palo Alto - HVAC | Google EM-36, Palo Alto - HVAC | Google Huff MTV-B45-48, Mountain View - ASM | Lockheed Bldg. 158 Propulsion Lab, Sunnyvale - HVAC | Mega Lab TI, Santa Clara - HVAC | Monta Vista High School, Sunnyvale - HVAC(PLA) | PSI Quantum, Milpitas - HVAC | Samsung VIP Kitchen, San Jose - HVAC | SAP Center Renovations, San Jose ASM(PLA) | Service Lab Remodel, San Jose - HVAC(PLA) | SJECCD M&O Shops Building, San Jose - ASM(PLA) | T.I. Improvements, Palo Alto - HVAC | Treehouse Tower, San Jose - ASM
Silicon Valley Mechanical: Applied Intuition, Sunnyvale - 2 - Floors TI | Cisco, San Jose - 2 - Floors VRF TI | Coresite, Santa Clara - Data Center | DataBrick, Sunnyvale - HVAC 2-8 story Bldg. | FCB, Palo Alto - HVAC/TI | Figure AI Bldg-4,5, San Jose - HVAC 2-Bldg. | KLA, San Jose - Clean Room | Microsoft, San Jose - Data Center(PLA) | Nokia, San Jose HVAC/Lab | Second Harvest Food Bank, San Jose - HVAC 2- floors | Stanford Weich, Palo Alto - 4-Story Life Science | Woven, Santa Clara - 2 - Floors TI Southland Industries: Google Geneva, San Jose - HVAC | NDA Data center, Santa Clara - HVAC | NDA Data center, San Jose HVAC | Orchard Campus, San Jose - HVAC | Sutter Hospital, Santa Clara - HVAC | Sutter West Campus MOB, Santa Clara - HVAC Therma LLC: Agilent, Cupertino - ASM | AMAT Spec Gas, Sunnyvale - HVAC | AWS SFO69 Data Center, Gilroy - HVAC | El Camino Rehab Hospital, Sunnyvale - HVAC & ASM | Equinox SV18 Ph2, San Jose - HVAC | Google Java TI, Sunnyvale - HVAC | Google Lab Expansion, Sunnyvale - HVAC & ASM | Intel Bowers SOW 644, Santa Clara - HVAC | Intel Bowers SOW 726, Santa Clara - HVAC | NTT Research, Sunnyvale - HVAC West Coast ASM: 1312 El Paseo, San Jose - ASM | 525 N Capital, San Jose - ASM | Alchemy, San Jose - ASM | Arista - B, Santa Clara - ASM | Berchman’s Hall, San Jose - ASM | Campbell Police, Campbell - ASM | Ellis St. Improvements, Mountain view - ASM | FUHSD Lynbrook HS Modernization Bldg 500 600, San Jose - ASM | Google MTV Campus Site, Mountain view - ASM | Google San Jose Cloud, San Jose - ASM | Harcker Bucknall Multi Purpose Bldg, San Jose - ASM | IL06 Lobby Refresh, Campbell - ASM | Jones 22
The Work Picture THESE HANDS BUILD UNION Day, Palo Alto - ASM | KLA B3N, Milpitas - ASM | MUSD Innovation Campus Inc 3, Milpitas - ASM | Net App, San Jose - ASM | Nvidia Comstock -LC, Santa Clara - ASM | Qualcomm - SCLG TI PH 2 - LC, Santa Clara - ASM | RH Los Gatos, Lost Gatos - ASM | SCVMC Bldg M - Cafe Relocation, San Jose ASM | Stanford 300P Radiology, Palo Alto - ASM | Stevens Creek Lincoln, San Jose - ASM | University Circle Rehab, Palo Alto - ASM | West Valley MC Library Renov., Santa Clara - ASM
MONTEREY BAY:
Counties Covered: Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz
Alpha Air Balancing: Chevron Gas Station /C Store, Marina HVAC /TAB | Hollister HS Drama & Band Modernization, Hollister - HVAC /TAB | Seneca House Renovation Building A, B, & C, Marina - HVAC /TAB | UCSC Physical Science Building 439 Lab Expansion, Santa Cruz - HVAC /TAB Geo H Wilson: CSUMB Gavilan Hall Housing, Seaside - HVAC | Fort Ord Campground, Marina HVAC | Local 104 Training Center, Castroville - HVAC | Mission Hill Middle School, Santa Cruz HVAC | Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust, Watsonville - HVAC | Ramsay Park, Watsonville HVAC/ASM | Salinas Valley Health (Ryan Ranch), Monterey - HVAC | SLVUSD, Boulder Creek - HVAC | UCSC Elena Baskin Visual Arts Photo Lab, Santa Cruz - ASM | UCSC Sinsheimer Labs, Santa Cruz - HVAC KT Mechanical: DHMF AHU Replacement, Santa Cruz HVAC | DHMF Generator HVAC, Santa Cruz - HVAC | Dominican Hospital AHU Replacement, Santa Cruz - HVAC | Harvey West Studios, Santa Cruz - HVAC, ASM | Hollister High School Modern23
ization, Hollister - HVAC | Point Butcher, Santa Cruz - HVAC/ASM | Ressurrection Church, Aptos HVAC, ASM | UCSC Rachel Carson Housing, Santa Cruz - HVAC Val’s Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Monte Bella ES New Performing Arts, Salinas - HVAC | MPC Welcome Center, Monterey - HVAC, ASM, Metal Wall Panels | Rancho San Juan HS Building D, Salinas - HVAC, ASM, Metal Wall Panels | San Juan ES Campus Upgrade, San Juan Bautista - HVAC, ASM | Santa Cruz HS HVAC Upgrades, Santa Cruz - HVAC | Soledad USD Workforce Housing, Soledad HVAC, ASM
SACRAMENTO:
Counties Covered: Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba
AIRCO Mechanical, Inc.: Kaiser Railyards HSB, Sacramento HVAC | OE3 Training Facility, Sloughhouse - HVAC | Quincy CHP Facility, Quincy - HVAC | Red Hawk Bingo Hall, Placerville - HVAC | Red Hawk Gaming Pavillion, Placerville - HVAC | Sutter Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Sacramento - HVAC | UCDH CUP Annex, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | UCDH OR Modernization, Sacramento - HVAC ASSC: Sams club, Lathrop HVAC, ASM | Stockton Animal Shelter, Stockton - ASM | Sutter Auburn unit replacement, Auburn – HVAC | Tahoe Forest Gateway RHC, Truckee - HVAC | UC Stanislaus Acacia court, Stockton - HVAC | UCD Vet Gen Lab, Sacramento - HVAC | Tahoe Forest Gateway RHC, Truckee - HVAC CIRCO System Balance: 1400 Waterloo TI - Stockton, Stockton - TAB | Costco 38, Stockton - TAB | Eskaton Village (Grass Valley), Grass Valley - TAB | Lake County
Office of Education - Portable Project, Lathrop - TAB | One Speed Pizza (Terminal B) CB2377, Sacramento - TAB | Sac County Jail SITHU APU, Sacramento - TAB | Starbucks (Sycamore Market) CA1057 Terminal A, Sacramento - TAB CL HEATING AND AIR INC: 2829 Watt Ave, Sacramento - HVAC | Grant High School, Del Paso Heights - HVAC | Grant West High School, Del Paso Heights - HVAC | RIO LINDA PREP ACADEMY, DEL PASO HEIGHTS - HVAC | Riverbend Senior Housing Phase 2, West Sacramento - HVAC | Roseville Energy Park, Roseville – HVAC DDK Mechanical, Inc.: EGUSD - Grantline ES, Rancho Cordova - HVAC | Fern Bacon MS Revitalization, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | FLINT Auburn Locksley Office, Auburn - HVAC | Roseville HS Pool, Courts, and 2-Story Classroom Bldg, Roseville - HVAC | RUSD - C80 Elementary, Roseville - HVAC | RUSD: Parker Whitney Phase 2, Rocklin - HVAC | RUSD: Rocklin HS Phase 2, Rocklin HVAC | RUSD: Victory HS Phase 2, Rocklin - HVAC | San Carlos District Upgrade, San Carlos - HVAC | SCUSD: Building Envelope, San Carlos - HVAC | SUSD: Fillmore ES Portable Replacement, Stockton - HVAC(PLA) | Will C. Wood Modernization, Sacramento - HVAC Frank M Booth: Chico Human ID, Chico - HVAC | Kaiser Roseville, Roseville - HVAC | Plumas Middle School, Olivehurst - HVAC | Redding Rancheria, Redding HVAC | Segundo housing, Davis - HVAC | SMF terminal B parking Garage, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | SMUD, Folsom - HVAC(PLA) | Sutter MACH, Modesto - HVAC | UC Merced CLB3, Merced - HVAC | UC Merced Medical ED, Merced - HVAC | UCD Merced Promise house, Merced - HVAC
Lawson Mechanical: North Fork Rancheria Casino, Madera - HVAC | Pacific Elementary School, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | Sky River Casino Phase 2B, Elk Grove - HVAC(PLA) | SMF Pedestrian Walkway, Sacramento - HVAC | South Campus Bldg. 4 HVAC Replacement, Napa - HVAC(PLA) | Watt Ave. Safe Stay, Sacramento – HVAC Southland Industries: Bosch M-Line Gowning Room, Roseville - HVAC(PLA) | Bosch Wafer Sort Fab Facility, Roseville - HVAC(PLA) | DGS Turlock Lab, Turlock - HVAC(PLA) | Elkhorn Village Elementary Modernization, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | SMCS Ose Adams CT Remodel, Sacramento - HVAC | Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento - HVAC | Sutter SMCS 5th Floor TI, Sacramento - HVAC | Sutter SMCS 7th Floor TI, Sacramento - HVAC | UCDH Replacement Hospital Tower, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) Valley Mechanical Systems, Inc. Grass Valley Charter School, Grass Valley - HVAC | UCD Unitrans South End Renovations, Davis - HVAC | Watt & I80 Transit Center Renovation, Sacramento - ASM
STOCKTON/ MODESTO:
Counties Covered: Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne ACCO Engineered Systems:St. Joes Hospital, Stockton – HVAC Air Systems: Acacia Court HVAC Upgrade, Stockton – HVAC Champion Industrial Contractors: Manteca High School Inc 2, Manteca – HVAC | Various Industrial Projects, Modest – Industrial Comfort Air Inc: Weber Institute Gymnasium, Stockton – HVAC SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION
Control Air Enterprises: VA PH Engineering & Logistics, French Camp – HVAC Critchfield Mechanical New Modesto Courthouse, Modesto – HVAC DDK Mechanical: Fillmore Elementary School, Stockton – HVAC DKM: River Inlands Elementary School, Lathrop – HVAC Frank M Booth: Sutter Cancer Treatment Center, Modesto – HVAC | UC Merced Behavioral Health & Science Building, Merced – HVAC | UC Merced Proms House, Merced – HVAC NABCO: Modesto Courthouse, Modesto – Balancing Town & Country Heating and Cooling: Delta College, Stockton - HVAC
FRESNO:
Counties Covered: Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare
ACCO Engineered Systems 911 Call Center, Fresno - HVAC(PLA) | BOA, Fresno - HVAC | City of Lemoore HVAC Upgrades, Lemoore - HVAC | CWB, Fresno HVAC | Education Center Fiscal SR, Fresno - HVAC | Fourth Community Center, Porterville - HVAC | Fresno Community Hospital, Fresno - HVAC | FUSD Fiscal Services, Fresno - HVAC | Kaiser Cup Mechanical RM, Fresno - HVAC | Michaels, Fresno - HVAC | PGE HVAC upgrades, Fresno - HVAC | SCIF Fresno 3rd Floor, Fresno - HVAC | Superior CT, Merced HVAC | Swinerton Fresno HVAC Upgrades, Fresno - HVAC | Ulta Warehouse, Fresno - HVAC | Visalia USD HVAC Upgrades Multiple sites, - HVAC | Walnut Elementary ED C, Turlock – HVAC
Air Control Balancing Inc. Lindsay Unified School District CALShape, Lindsay - TAB | Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera - TAB J Boone Mechanical City Of Fresno Hydrogen Bus Gas Detection, Fresno - HVAC(PLA) | Fresno High Cafeteria, Fresno - HVAC | New Bus Maintenance Facility, Tulare – HVAC Lawson Mechanical Fresno Canyon Creek Elementary School, Madera - HVAC | Fresno Air Terminal Expansion, Fresno - HVAC(PLA) | North Fork Rancheria Mono Casino And Hotel, Madera - HVAC | Terry Bradly Educational Center CUSD Phase 6, Clovis - HVAC | Westside ES Carrier unit change out, Los Banos – HVAC New England Sheet Metal and Mechanical CRMC seismic upgrade, Fresno - HVAC | FCC book Store, Fresno HVAC | Fresno City College Forum Hall Reno, Fresno - HVAC | Neuro Science Bld CMCC, Fresno - HVAC / ASM | Rosevelt HS Three story academic building, Fresno - HVAC | Sanger High School Educational Center Phase-3, Sanger - ASM | T-Mobile Data Center, Fresno HVAC Patton Air Conditioning Adventis Health Bakersfield Towers, Bakersfield - HVAC | Adventis Health Clearlake, Clearlake - HVAC | Ampla Peace, Marysville - HCAV | Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno - HVAC | CSU Bakersfield EIB, Bakersfield - HVAC | Dakota Affordable Housing, Fresno - HCVAC | Esparto Gym, Esparto - HVAC | Fresno Sheet Metal TABB Lab, Fresno - HVAC | Garland Gardens Affordable Housing, Fresno HVAC | Hino Oishi Campus Point, Fresno - HVAC | Kern Behavioral Health, Bakersfield - HVAC | SPOC ASC Shell Addition, Fresno - HVAC
Summer 2026
| VA Hospital SP Logistics, Fresno - HVAC | Valley Children’s Hospital Food Service, Madera – HVAC Strategic Mechanical Clovis Library, Clovis - HVAC | Clovis Unified SD HVAC Changeout Multiple Sites, Clovis - HVAC | Department of Public Health, Fresno - HVAC | Firestation #12, Fresno - HVAC(PLA) | Fresno State Science building (CSUF), Fresno - HVAC | Hamilton Middle School, Fresno - HVAC | Heritage Bld Mental Health, Fresno - HVAC | JLCC Merced Jail, Merced - HVAC | King Husein K-8, Madera - HVAC | Madera South HS HVAC, Madera - HVAC | Reedley Library, Reedley - HVAC | Rockford Elementary School, Porterville - HVAC | Sanger Unified Phase -3 HVAC, Sanger - HVAC | Terry Bradley High School Phase #7, Clovis - HVAC | Valley State Prison, Chowchilla - HVAC
TRI-COUNTIES
Tri-Counties Counties Covered: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura
ACCO Engineering Systems: Harbor Freight, Camarillo - HVAC | UCSB San Benito Student Housing, Santa Barbara – HVAC ACH Mechanical: Moorpark City Library, Moorpark – HVAC Air Systems Services & Construction UCSB Library-Mechanical Improvements, Santa Barbara – HVAC Best Contracting: Cal Poly SLO-Student Housing, San Luis Obispo - ASM | Santa Barbara County Probation, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Santa Barbara Police Station, Santa Barbara - ASM(PLA) | UCSB San Benito Student Housing, Santa Barbara – ASM
JMA Mechanical: Cuesta College NCC Instructional Building, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Space X PPF Expansion, Lompoc – HVAC J.R. Barto Heating A/C & Sheet Metal: Battles Elementary School, Santa Maria - HVAC | Los Osos Middle School, Los Osos - HVAC | Pacheco Middle School, Redding - HVAC | Pacific Beach High School, Los Osos - HVAC | San Luis Obispo Cancer Center, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Tribute Hotel, Santa Barbara – HVAC Mesa Energy Systems: City of Solvang, Solvang - HVAC | CTE M&O Building, Santa Maria HVAC | Santa Barbara Police Station, Santa Barbara - HVAC(PLA) | Santa Barbara Probation, Santa Barbara - HVAC(PLA) Reed Mechanical Systems: Del Sol High School Phase 4, Oxnard - HVAC(PLA) | El Capitan State Beach, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Kellogg Elementary School, Goleta – HVAC RSAnalysis Pismo Beach Fire Station, Pismo Beach – TABB Smith MEP Cal Poly SLO Presidential Office, Oxnard - HVAC | Cal Poly SLO Student Housing, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Cal Poly TOCA Pacer, San Luis Obispo HVAC | El Camino Elementary School, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Foothill Elementary School, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Moorpark College Fountain Hall, Moorpark - HVAC | Ritchen Elementary School, Oxnard - HVAC | UCSB Bio Science, Santa Barbara – HVAC Western Allied Corp. Newbury Park High School, Newbury Park - HVAC
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SERVICE PINS
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SMW LOCAL 104 PIN RECIPIENTS
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Michael R. Alessio Nathan J. Alloro Ricky O. Alvarado Javier G. Andrade John B. Arriola Thomas Avalos Adrian E. Avila Jeffrey D. Azevedo Leonard Barrera Patrick A. Bills Joseph Boilvia Vickie E. Boomer Keith R. Bowers Scott A. Boyer Anthony A. Brooks Bret E. Brown Randolph M. Castro Kevin N. Catron Lyle N. Cheers David S. Chew Kevin G. Cole Timothy R. Coupe Jr. Mark Espinoza Kevin A. Fogolin Robin A. Fong Erik E. Freih Shawn B. Garrett Sr. Gavin A. Gavam Carlos M. Gomez Jr. Jason L. Goodpasture Nicholas L. Greunke Jason M. Gunn Juan A. Gutierrez Joseph E. Hammer David L. Hawkins Jay D. Hemm Justin E. Henson Honghui M. Huang Nicholas S. Husted Kevin J. Kearney Scott R. Kenison Victor R. Kroeker Roger A. Kruse Vuba T. Lam
David Leveskis Ronald C. Link Matthew D. Malone John Manes Joshua P. Mauer Keith A. McCombs Brian McHugh Michael P. McMahon Sam Mendoza Jr. Robert T. Montano Luke J. Mullins Christian J. Murua Sr. Nicholas B. Navarro Thien Q. Nguyen Mark J. Oaxaca Ricardo Ortega Leopoldo Ortiz Scott D. Ostroskie Adolfo Perez-Espinoza Nora R. Picardo Marco M. Polo Devan A. Quiles Anthony L. Ramirez Larry Robbert Detrick Roberts Richard G. Ruiz William E. Rumsey Jeffrey S. Ryan Joseph J. Sbragia Lance R. Schappert Joseph E. Selva III Abraham Serrano Jr. Mark A. Silva Ryan J. Simerly Timothy A. Snowden Tony Spagnoli Charlie Srang Brian E. Staahl Mark E. Stevens Matthew W. Tilghman Antonio Torres Jr. Patrick L. Toscano Jorge L. Valdez Sione Vea Ronald E. Wood Eduardo M. Yanez Jr. Joseph A. Zuschin
Adam Afzal Robert M. Alcayaga Ryan V. Alipate David J. Allen David E. Anken Ernesto Arellano Jr. Greg S. Arlie Richard D. Baker Joseph A. Berry Robert E. Boyle Robert D. Brooks William V. Browning Phillip A. Bufka Jeremy J. Bullock Joseph C. Bundt Coty J. Burnett Paul A. Cabral Paul D. Caldwell Bruno R. Carraro Rosendo J. Carrasco Scott I. Carstairs Stephen G. Chase Boyd C. Cooper Cesar S. Cornejo Daniel J. Daly Alan M. Danehower Michael D. Daugherty Francisco I. Delgado Eric Derby Keith Dockins Michael K. Dunne Edgar A. Duran Christopher M. Dyk Curtis J. Epps Warren G. Farr Andrew Fernandez Aaron M. Flanagan Benjamin R. Fortney Nathan M. Fox Gary M. Frazier Gregory L. Freeborn Jose L. Fregoso Eduardo Fuentes Steve C. Fuqua
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SMW LOCAL 104 PIN RECIPIENTS Manuel F. Garcia Christian D. George Sr. Larry D. Gomez Jeffrey Guerin Greg W. Heath Michael P. Hering Steven S. Hollis Robert A. Holsten II Rodney R. Hosner Jon D. Hough Thomas B. Hromatko Noel Huerta Sr. Ngoc K. Huynh Robert D. Ingleman Joey A. Jaramillo Quincy Jentile Joel A. Johnson Nathan S. Johnston Kenneth G. Jordan Carl E. King Eric P. Larkin Hung T. Lau Wen-Guang Li Jose M. Lopez Richard A. Lucchesi Jr. Jay C. Mancebo Thomas P. Manibusan Keith M. Mansfeild Greg Martinez Mark J. Maystrovich IV Jeffrey E. Miller Archile W. Millett James Montalvo John-Paul Navarini Richard A. Neely Mark Nelson Chuong V. Nguyen Rudy Noble II Martin Nunez Sean M. O’Callaghan Lloyd J. O’Neal Jim J. Padilla Kent D. Penning Mario D. Perez Jr. Mikeal E. Phipps Arthur J. Plump Dennis M. Porcelli Robert Poteet
Trevor J. Reese Ray Rivera Jr. Michael J. Robertson Emiliano G. Rodriguez Bryan J. Roinestad Christopher A. Rolfe Robert Rosen Harold R. Ruiz Marcelino J. Salgado Michael T. Sanden Chad B. Savage Jim Scialabba Joseph P. Shelfo Jr. John P. Silva John D. Sims Ciriaco D. Soto Jr. Mark D. St Laurent Kirk M. Strawn Jay Stout Roy D. Sweet Keith J. Sylva Roger W. Tiedemann Matthew W. Tilghman Francisco J. Torres James A. Vega Paul C. Vella Ruben C. Vidal Victor J. Villarreal Jr. Nghia H. Vo Casey R. Waters Joseph E. Willer Eric W. Wise David R. Wray Jr.
Anne E. Abbott Joe Alba Paul G. Arsenault James J. Bernard Thomas Bieri Peter Bidinost James A. Bradley Greg C. Broadbent John G. Bruno Joseph Cocchi Marc P. Condon
William M. Devoto David J. Dobrenick Belarmino G. Espinueva Lauretta Forcier David Frederick Stephen Furtado Vidette M. Galvin Stephen G. Hope Dennis R. Jimenez David G. Larkin Anthony Ledoux Michael W. Lewis Felix Macias Kelly Mano Donald A. McBroom Todd D. McCoy Dan McMichen Trung V. Ngo Patrick J. O’Brien Clifford L. Paine Jr. Wade J. Pellizzer Samuel J. Powell Tom R. Reed Brett Risley James R. Rund John R. Sansing David E. Savage Casamero V. Taboa Sr. Denver L. Thomas Jr. Michael A. Thompson
Michael L. Ask Arthur Ramos James R. Burrows Billy R. Bush Dan Collier Robert J. Davis Paul T. Delander Jr. Vernon B. Demand Robert H. Dragges Jr. Salvador Garcia Robert C. Geissler Mike J. Grayson Bobbie L. Grossen Dean N. Hansen
David L. Lothrop Charles Madding Hernan G. Mariano Ronald B. Massei Gregory McCowan Frank McKeever Patrick K. McKenzie John W. Nelson Jr. Lloyd G. Okimura Joseph P. Pando Jr. Rick Quesada Michael T. Sedar Donald W. Steele James M. Wiley
Jimmie D. Alloway Joe A. Barcelona Manfred Boehnke James L. Bohr Dominic M. Duarte Robert J. Ferreira Keith Foster Roger C. Gordon Coy L. Halsted Robert R. Harwood Christopher Lucero Collis F. Marceau Gordon H. McDonell Earl F. Miller James R. Petersen Ronayne J. Rasmussen Michael Sheridan Stephen P. Tomasello David F. Townsend Raymond E. Young Jr.
Michael R. Higginbotham Jerald C. Hodson Lemuel Hom Ronald K. Kyles Alan E. McCoy
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JATC UPDATES & Announcements DISTRICT 1: • Individuals seeking information about the application process are encouraged to visit the Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Training Program website at smw104training.org. Under the “Apply Now” section, prospective applicants can find detailed information on the application process, upcoming math and applicant testing dates, direct-entry opportunities, and access to the online application. The website also features resources for veteran apprentices, upcoming class schedules, news and event updates, and general information about the training program. Designed as a comprehensive resource, the site serves as a onestop destination for anyone seeking information about The training program, training opportunities and the apprenticeship application process. • Congratulations to all of the Local 104 apprentices who recently competed in the Western States Apprenticeship Contest. Over the course of the two day competition, apprentices were tested on both their technical knowledge and hands on skills, showcasing the high level of training and craftsmanship throughout Local 104. Top Local 104 Finishers Full contest overview and results on pages 29-30 Building Trades Sheet Metal 1st Place: Trevor Baker, North Bay Counties JATC
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
1st Place: Jeremiah Foster, East Bay Counties JATC 3rd Place: Tarah Grams, North Bay Counties JATC Building Trades Service 1st Place: Christian Quintana, Santa Clara County JATC 2nd Place: Ethan Peterson, North Bay Counties JATC 3rd Place: Alexander Martinez, Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties JATC
• The D1 training program continues to offer 3 classes to members that teach software used to detail. Intro to Revit is an entry-level class, and it is offered both as an in-person class and as a distance-learning class. Revit for Detailing and 27
Fabrication in Revit are more comprehensive and each is offered as a 2-part series in an online format. Anyone interested in these Revit classes should email Brian Lyon at BrianL@smw104jatc. org for more information. • The D1 Training program is conducting an outreach event for women interested in careers with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104. This is a reservation only event with some availability left. This is a Saturday event all day working with Local 104 Sisters. Participants will do hands-on activities in the Lab Jobsite environment in the Livermore Training Facility. Event date with availability left for the 2026 year is October 10, 2026 from 7:00am to 2:30pm. Please RSVP with Ben Rivera (510) 928-4969 or email benr@smw104jatc.org should anyone know of someone who would be interested in participating in this event.
MODESTO JATC: The Modesto JATC is planning to use the ITI Platinum Grants soon to add new and updated equipment to expand training. Also, Modesto will soon be offering OSHA training and welding certification opportunities. All upgrade classes and training is currently offered through Sacramento JATC.
FRESNO JATC: • On June 5th at the Training Center we held our apprentice graduation for 14 new Journeypersons. Congratulations to all! • We’re currently hosting our first EPA 608 Universal Certification upgrade class. This will be the first of many. • We received licenses from Autodesk and will be hosting a BIM/VDC Informational meeting. Informational flyers went out to all the Fresno area membership by email. • The TAB Lab contract is being finalized, and work should begin as the ink dries.
• The Cal-TREC grant was approved and from what we’re hearing we should be able to start our projects planned under that grant as soon as August 1st. • We have three new residential mock-up build outs planned, that will be used for Residential Heat Pump Installation, Service, and Troubleshooting Training. We are very excited about the opportunity to improve this training. • On September 24th the Training Center will be hosting a Safety Seminar for Cal SMACNA. Registration information will be sent out soon. .
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• The Tri-Counties Sheet Metal JATC recently held their Apprenticeship graduation dinner at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club in Oxnard, Ca. Scan QR Code to see the entire photo album from the event.
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Western States Apprenticeship Contest Showcases Industry Excellence The Western Conference on Sheet Metal Apprenticeship & Training Apprenticeship Contest was held May 28–29 at the Livermore Training Facility, in Livermore CA, bringing together apprentices from across Arizona, California and Nevada to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and commitment to excellence. This year’s competition expanded to include Service and Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) apprentices alongside traditional Sheet Metal competitors, highlighting the diverse disciplines that contribute to the success of the industry. Sheet Metal apprentices competed in four specialized categories: Architectural, Industrial, HVAC, and Project Management. Participants were challenged to apply technical expertise, craftsmanship, and problem-solving skills in a competitive environment designed to reflect real-world industry demands. TAB apprentices participated in a comprehensive five-station hands-on competition that tested their 29
proficiency in TAB measurements, along with a fire and smoke damper inspection testing and duct pressure testing exams. These practical exercises evaluated the precision and technical knowledge required to ensure system performance, efficiency, and safety. Service apprentices demonstrated their skills through projects focused on soldering, brazing, and electrical wiring. These competitions assessed craftsmanship, and adherence to industry standards. In addition to the hands-on competitions, all apprentices completed written examinations to evaluate their understanding of industry principles, codes, safety practices, and technical knowledge. The Western States Apprenticeship Contest continues to serve as a valuable opportunity for apprentices to showcase their talents, gain experience in a competitive setting, and demonstrate the high level of training provided through Union Apprenticeship Programs. The event reflects the dedication of apprentices, instructors, and industry partners who are committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals.
Competition Results Sheet Metal Division 1st Place: Trevor Baker – Local 104 North Bay Counties JATC 2nd Place: Richard Morrison – Local 105 Southern California Sheet Metal JATC 3rd Place: Austin Cummings – Local 105 Southern California Sheet Metal JATC TAB Division 1st Place: Jeremiah Foster – Local 104 East Bay Counties JATC 2nd Place: Joseph Prohoroff – Local 105 Southern California Sheet Metal JATC 3rd Place: Tarah Grams – Local 104 North Bay Counties JATC Service Division 1st Place: Christian Quintana – Local 104 Santa Clara County JATC 2nd Place: Ethan Peterson – Local 104 North Bay Counties JATC 3rd Place: Alexander Martinez – Local 104 Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties JATC Congratulations to all competitors for their outstanding performance and dedication to their craft. Their accomplishments reflect the high level of training in the union apprenticeship training programs. The Western Conference of Sheet Metal Apprenticeships & Training would like to thank the following supporters of the contest that generously donated tools and materials for the Apprentice Contest: • Milwaukee Tool • ACCO Engineered Systems
• Southland Industries • Ductmate Industries • Linde Gas
• MacArthur Co • Bay Area SMACNA
Pictured above, from left to right: Sheet Metal Division winner Trevor Baker (North Bay JATC), TAB Division winner Jeremiah Foster (East Bay JATC), and Service Division winner Christian Quintara (Santa Clara JATC).
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MEMBER PROFILE WRITTEN BY: MANUEL ZAPATA
Salvadore Govea
Sheet Metal Shop Superintendent, Therma
PRIDE OF
SMW 104
SHEET METAL WORKERS’ LOCAL UNION NO. 104
“Hearing and truly understanding the needs of employees and customers is vital. In a shop as large as Therma, communication is everything.” While Therma’s rapid growth and expansion have been exciting, Sal says his greatest satisfaction comes from mentoring apprentices. “They’re the future of our industry,” he says. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to help guide them early in their careers.” Salvadore Govea has been building his career with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 for more than 25 years. As Shop Superintendent at Therma in San Jose, he plays a key role in keeping one of the region’s largest fabrication shops running efficiently while mentoring the next generation of skilled union sheet metal workers. Sal joined Local 104 and Therma in 2000, as a pre-apprentice. At the time, he was attending college but was searching for a different career path. Encouraged by his older brother to join the union, he quickly discovered a passion for building things with his hands. “I instantly knew the shop was for me,” Sal says. “I tried field work during my rotations, but my heart was always with shop work.” Today, Sal’s responsibilities include ensuring foremen and general foremen have everything they need to keep projects moving. He oversees workflow throughout the shop and helps make sure production stays on schedule while maintaining the high standards Therma is known for. When asked what makes someone successful in his position, Sal doesn’t hesitate. “The most important skill is listening,” he says.
One accomplishment stands out above the rest. Sal selected an applicant to become a pre-apprentice, provided the same guidance and mentorship he once received, and watched her advance into the apprenticeship program. “I look forward to the day she turns out as a journeyperson.” he says. For members just starting their careers, Sal offers straightforward advice: “Be reliable and always do your best, no matter what task you’re given. Become someone others can count on. Show up on time, every day, and never stop learning. The more knowledge you gain, the more valuable you become. Most importantly, support the people around you. A true leader helps others succeed through mentoring and guidance.” Outside of work, Sal enjoys firing up the barbecue and spending as much time outdoors as possible, especially swimming and target shooting. After more than two decades in the trade, Sal continues to demonstrate what Local 104 is all about: craftsmanship, leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to helping the next generation succeed.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
BAR B QUE FAMILY FUN FOR ALL! RAFFLE! BOUNCE HOUSE! FOOD! FACE PAINTING!
Tucker’s Grove
4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
12 pm to 5 pm
RSVP to Brian Peddicord by SEPT 4th brianp@smw104.org or call (805) 658-0053
ED L E C N CA T N E ON V I E T C U STR N O C O DUE T Dearly Departed Nickolas Amador-Banuelos George R. Balliet Daniel W. Barrientos William P. Birchenall Daniel Colwell Dave C. Conway David A. Croffot Robert J. Daily Curtis Davidson Don L. Dellos David L. Dias Donald R. Farrar
Gregory Gomes Ray W. Graham Oliver Harp David Harris Mike Hernandez Stanley H. Hoernicke Guan X. Huang Wayne Jeffrey Michael A. Kapsoff Dave A. Leighton Roy Lutz Roland A. Martin
Barton R. Montgomery Maynard E. Nichols Alex R. O’Neill Tom A. Pelich Joel Reed Nathan J. Ricke Charles A. Rodey Richard Sirocka Demetrios Soukoulis Michael N. Tatar Firmin Voges
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Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 104 Main Administration Office 3232 Constitution Drive Livermore, CA 94551
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