Daniel Hogan

Impartial Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

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Daniel Hogan is the Impartial Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC), where he leads the administration of one of the most successful multi-craft labor-management programs in the United States. He assumed this dual role in March 2021 following more than a decade of leadership within NMAPC and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC).

Since joining NMAPC in 2009, Hogan has worked to strengthen labor-management collaboration through the National Maintenance Agreements (NMAs), which help facilitate safe, efficient, and stable job-site performance across the industrial sector. As Impartial Secretary, he plays a central role in fostering fairness, resolving disputes, and building consensus among contractors, unions, and owners. He also serves as Impartial Secretary on multiple local tripartite committees across the country.

Hogan began his career in 2005 at the Construction Industry Employers Association (CIEA) in Buffalo, New York, where he represented contractor management in collective bargaining and labor relations.

A respected leader in the industry, Hogan serves on the Joint Administrative Committee to the Plan for the Settlement of Jurisdictional Disputes, is Secretary of the Executive Committee for the Helmets to Hardhats Program, a trustee of the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment (CMRAVE), and a board member of the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP).

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Canisius College. Fluent in English and Spanish, Hogan resides in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife, Laura, and their children, Daniel and Isabel.

Mike Dorsey

Chief Operating Officer

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Mike Dorsey is an advocate for the construction industry, union contractors and crafts, and the tripartite approach to effective industrial relations.

Dorsey joined the industry in 2002 and has served at The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee since 2006. Prior to that, he gained valuable perspectives from positions at the Center for Construction Research and Training and the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance.

Dorsey serves on the Board of Directors of the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) and maintains professional memberships with the American Society of Association Executives and Association of Fundraising Professionals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Radford University in Virginia.

Judy Freeman

Director of Meetings and Events

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Judy Freeman is the director of meetings and events for National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC). She has been with the organization since 2005 as an outsourced meeting planner and became an official staff member in early 2022.

Freeman's scope of work has included global productions ranging in size from 10-3000 participants for numerous corporations, trade associations and government entities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Michigan State University and has earned her designation as a Certified Meetings Professional and Digital Event Strategist. Judy maintains professional memberships with PCMA and MPI.

Ben Cahoon

Director of Operations

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Ben Cahoon is the Operations Manager, Database and IT for the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC) and has been with the NMAPC since 2006. He is responsible for all hardware and software technology and its maintenance.

Cahoon has been integral in updating the online signatory, site extension request and work hours reporting modules. On a daily basis he is responsible for assisting clients with the online signatory and site extension request process, as well as, the work hours reporting process. Cahoon is also part of the development and deployment team for the redesigned organization websites. He also handles the daily data integration between the database and websites.

Prior to joining the NMAPC, Cahoon worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce and on various campaigns of candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Cahoon maintains professional membership with the American Society of Association Executives and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Political Science and History from the University of Connecticut.

Alex Kopp

Director of Environmental Health and Safety

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Alex provides NMAPC members with expert guidance and analysis on all health and safety-related issues and coordinates with industry partners, stakeholders and regulatory agencies on EHS-related matters. He serves as the official NMAPC liaison to the Environmental Health and Safety Committee, working with the chairperson to deliver timely, cutting-edge information to all committee members. In addition, Alex coordinates one of the industry’s most well-regarded safety recognition programs: NMAPC’s annual Zero Injury Safety Awards®.

Prior to joining the NMAPC, Alex worked for Environmental Health & Safety Solutions Inc. as a safety professional supporting both owners and contractors on multiple projects throughout the United States. Residing in Pittsburgh, he has focused on providing safety excellence in the Utica and Marcellus Shale gas plays, particularly at the nation’s largest gas processing facility in West Virginia.

Alex received his bachelor’s in safety management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He retains professional memberships with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), National Safety Council (NSC) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). He also retains his status as an instructor for the Petroleum Education Council (PEC).

Kirk Westwood

Director of Marketing and Communications

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Kirk Westwood is a storyteller, a best-selling author, and the co-founder of a media company named a Top 25 strategic communication agency by the Washington Business Journal.

Kirk has contributed to the communications strategies of government agencies, global non-profits, and Hollywood films. He has helped many organizations tell their stories as a photographer, blogger, web-streamer, and consultant. No matter what his professional title has been, Kirk’s job description has always been a variation of the same thing: to help tell stories.

Mel Jones

Senior Manager of Operations and Accounting

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Melanie Jones, an Electrical Engineering graduate from Old Dominion University, brings 22 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry to her current role as Manager of Operations at the NMAPC. Alongside her professional pursuits, she finds joy in diving into books.

Michael Rembold

Manager of Industrial Relations

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Michael Rembold serves as the Manager of Industrial Relations for NMAPC and assists with government affairs.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Michael graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2020. A background in journalism and business -- most recently with The Washington Post -- helped develop his voice and exposed him to the union world. This experience drew him to the NMAPC, where he works to develop the NMAPC's brand.

Gail Rivera

Manager of Meetings and Events

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Gail Rivera is the Manager of Meetings and Events at the NMAPC, bringing extensive experience in office administration, data entry, and organizational skills.

Prior to joining the NMAPC in May 2024, she held key roles at Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669, Octagon Services, Inc., and Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, where she honed her skills in teamwork, and attention to detail. With a solid background as an Office Manager at Iron Workers Local Union 5 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Gail is passionate about her work and excels in putting all the pieces together and getting the job done. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to manage complex administrative tasks make her a valuable asset to the NMAPC.

Reagan Sullivan

Manager of Industrial Relations

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Reagan Sullivan serves as a Manager of Industrial Relations at the NMAPC.

Reagan is a passionate believer in advancing the interests of the hardworking Americans who build our country, and believes the NMAPC is essential to that purpose through improving tripartite relations.

Before joining the NMAPC, Reagan worked at a national polling and data firm, writing messaging and measuring public opinion for political campaigns of all levels, from Presidential to City Council.

Reagan graduated from college in 2021, with a bachelor’s degree in Government & International Politics from George Mason University where he debated competitively, winning a national championship in his division.

Kelly Carnes

Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications

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Kelly Carnes is a strategic communicator, nonprofit leader, and former Smithsonian spokesperson with a passion for amplifying powerful stories and building creative partnerships.

With a background spanning national museums, grassroots nonprofits, and entrepreneurial ventures, Kelly has led communications campaigns for major cultural institutions, advocacy organizations, and federal agencies. She has built a successful PR firm, founded and directed arts programs serving marginalized communities, and helped produce high-profile events and national initiatives.

Whether managing a rebrand, writing a press release, or planning a national summit, Kelly’s work is rooted in the same mission: to connect people through story, purpose, and impact.

Ian McManus

Member Services Coordinator

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Ian McManus serves as the Member Services Coordinator for NMAPC and as the staff liaison for the Government Affairs Committee.

Born in a Union household Ian is a strong advocate for helping the interest of union contractors and believes NMAPC is an essential part to providing union contractors with high-quality opportunities.

Prior to joining NMAPC, Ian graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications. Ian previously interned on Capitol Hill in the House of Representatives, and with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU).

Tim Speno

Manager of Partnerships and Sponsorships

Tim Speno is President of E2E Summit™. Tim began his career with the DeWALT Industrial Tool Division of Black & Decker and for over seven years held various management positions in sales, product development, and manufacturing. From 2004 to 2006 Tim joined Cooper Industries, Bussmann Division, where he was involved in Product Management and New Business Development.

In 2007, Tim joined the Executive Management Team of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation. For six years he was Vice President of Service and Demand Creation with an emphasis in Strategic Planning, New Product Development, Project Leadership, and Executive Management.