George “Butch” Welsch

President, Welsch Heating and Cooling Co., St. Louis, Missouri

He is a Professional Engineer by training, and a Contractor for 46 years.

Served in all SMACNA St. Louis Chapter Officer Positions, including what was then the first three year term as President.

Has served as a member of the Labor Committee since 1977 and Chairman since 1995.

Has served as a Trustee of the Local #36 Pension and Welfare Trusts since 1977 and Co-Chair Trustee since 1995.

Trustee of the St. Louis Metalworking Industry Fund since 1980 and Chairman since 1995.

SMACNA - National
National President - 1988 - 1989
Board of Directors - 1985 - 1991
Residential Programs Committee - Chairman
Business Management Education Comm. Chair.
Convention & Trade Show Committee Chairman
Contractor of the Year - 1992

New Horizons Foundation (SMACNA founded Foundation)
Vice-Chairman - 2004 - 2006
Chairman - 2006 - 2008

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News: (The Industry weekly publication)
Has been writing a monthly column since 2001.

Working with leaders of Local #36 in St. Louis, has helped in retaining approximately 85% of the Residential New Construction work for Union Contractors. Currently working with Business Manager David Zimmermann to significantly increase the Union share of Residential Replacement work.

George “Butch” Welsch

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