NACBE Announces Leadership Changes

April 5 2017

The National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers (NACBE) recently announced two major leadership changes.

Following the recent resignation of NACBE President Greg Purdon of Enerfab, NACBE Vice President Robert (Bob) Gabrysiak of Hayes Mechanical has assumed the top role. “Greg has been a guiding light in NACBE’s joint efforts with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers during these challenging times as our industry finds its way toward succeeding in a ‘new marketplace,'” said NACBE Executive Director John Erickson in a statement. “Greg will be missed.”

Erickson went on to announce that he was also stepping down, having informed the NACBE Board three years ago of his intention to retire. “Effective July 1, 2017 Ron Traxler (CBI Services), current Board member and Secretary/Treasurer of NACBE, will become NACBE’s Executive Director as well as Common Arc’s Executive Administrator,” Erickson said. “I will continue to assist Ron during the transition period leading up to my retirement…Whether it be chairing employer negotiating committees, serving on Boilermaker trust funds as both a trustee and as chairman, or just there for all when questions arose that he could help with Ron has always been a steady influence on our efforts. I believe that the NACBE Board has made an excellent decision that will benefit the industry going forward.”

NACBE Board member Mike Bray (Shelby Mechanical) will replace Traxler as Secretary/Treasurer on July 1.