About Us
Illinois State Apprenticeship Committee & Conference
The Illinois State Apprenticeship Committee and Conference is dedicated to enhancing the USDOL/OA
Illinois registered apprenticeship programs. We serve the needs of apprenticeship coordinators, instructors,
administrators and educators by hosting conferences and meetings to develop professional skills and
advance technical knowledge.

The Illinois State Apprenticeship Committee and Conference is a 501 c5, Illinois Not for Profit Corporation.

The Steering Committee members are:

Government
Harry Dispensa, USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship
Gary Ellinger, USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship
Ronda Kliman, USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship
David Wyatt, USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship

Trades
Bob Arnold, BAC District Council Training
Al Bass, Ironworkers Local 1
Ed Bogdan, DC #14 Painters/Tapers JATC
Andy Gasca, Bricklayers local 21
Marty Headtke, Roofers/Waterprofers Local 11
Phil Hottinger, Ironworkers Local 63
Michael Hunt, Tuckpointer local 21
Ed Juergensen, Ceramic Tile & Terrazzo BAC
Maurice King, IBEW Local 134 Chicago
Roy Konkey, IUE/CWA Skilled trades
John Leen, Pipefitter Local 597
John Manley, Plasterers Local 5
Rich O'Connor, Plumber Local 130
Frank O'Lone, Chicago Building Trades Council
Tom Proffit, IBEW Local 176 Joliet
Martin Turek, IUOE Local 150
Jerry Uhr, Painters
Ray Urbonas, Teamsters JC 25, Training

Education
Johnetta Ryan, CISCO
Willie Shepard, Dawson Technical School