Member Engagement Program
The Member Engagement Program strengthens our union by helping grow market share and improve jobs, wages, and benefits. Through CREW, we connect members, remove barriers, and build a strong, diverse workforce.
The Member Engagement Program (MEP) exists to build belonging, develop leaders, and strengthen unity while recruiting and retaining a diverse, engaged membership, all in support of protecting the future of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
MEP stands on five pillars:
- Organizing
- Retention
- Education & Development
- Political & Legislative Action
- Communication
UBC Director
Sandra Mejia-Lopez
Midwestern District
Francisco Gonzalaz - CMRCC
Amanda Heiser – NMRCC
(763) 482-3658
amanda.heiser@nmrcc.com
NMRCC Contacts
Traci Longenbarger
(734) 419-3823
traci.longenbarger@nmrcc.com
Aaron Hill
(651) 334-0384
aaron.hill@nmrcc.com
John Perkins
(248) 602-8933
john.perkins@nmrcc.com
Michigan MEP Contacts
Richard Belue (Detroit)
(313) 268-2031
rbelue@buildmifuture.com
Traci Longenbarger (Detroit)
(734) 419-3823
traci.longenbarger@nmrcc.com
Greg Erkkila (Upper Peninsula)
(906) 280-0097
greg.erkkila@nmrcc.com
Minnesota MEP Contacts
Aaron Hill (Minnesota Metro)
(651) 334-0384
aaron.hill@nmrcc.com
Amanda Heiser (Minnesota Metro)
(763) 482-3658
amanda.heiser@nmrcc.com
Edgar Duran (Minnesota Metro)
(612) 296-1534
edgar.duran@nmrcc.com
Mandy Reese (Rochester)
(507) 254-3324
mandy.reese@nmrcc.com
Salvador Carranza (Rochester)
(507) 319-5262
sal.carranza@nmrcc.com
South Dakota MEp contact
Antuan Duran
(605) 254-7294
antuan.duran@nmrcc.com
Wisconsin MEP Contact
Raul Hernandez (Pewaukee)
(262) 422-1927
raul.hernandez@nmrcc.com
Shawn Vargas (Pewaukee)
(262) 771-5681
shawn.vargas@nmrcc.com
Shelley Karlik (Pewaukee)
(262) 970-5777
shelley.karlik@nmrcc.com
Mike Higgins (Madison)
(608) 598-9225
mike.higgins@nmrcc.com
Hector Rios (Madison)
(608) 302-9412
hector.rios@nmrcc.com
Mike Aman (Wisconsin Industrial)
(920) 551-0911
mike.aman@nmrcc.com