Meet KLMC Board Member, Doug Conley.
Doug began his pipefitting career 29 years ago as a first year Apprentice. After serving 5 years, he topped out with 2 welding certifications, plumbing license, HVAC license and med gas certification. Since then, he has worked every aspect of his trade from steward, foreman, general foreman & superintendent on multiple projects in locations from Michigan to Mexico.
He has always been active within his Local by attending monthly union meetings regularly, teaching welding class in the apprenticeship program and running for offices & positions. He was nominated on 5 contract negotiating committees, elected to represent Local 452 as a delegate to 2 UA Conventions and held office within the Local since 2004 when he was elected to the Pipefitters Executive Board. After holding that office for 12 years, he was elected President of Local 452 in 2015 and then Business Manager where he has served since 2018.
Doug began his pipefitting career 29 years ago as a first year Apprentice. After serving 5 years, he topped out with 2 welding certifications, plumbing license, HVAC license and med gas certification. Since then, he has worked every aspect of his trade from steward, foreman, general foreman & superintendent on multiple projects in locations from Michigan to Mexico.
He has always been active within his Local by attending monthly union meetings regularly, teaching welding class in the apprenticeship program and running for offices & positions. He was nominated on 5 contract negotiating committees, elected to represent Local 452 as a delegate to 2 UA Conventions and held office within the Local since 2004 when he was elected to the Pipefitters Executive Board. After holding that office for 12 years, he was elected President of Local 452 in 2015 and then Business Manager where he has served since 2018.