Willy Myers, a business agent at Sheet Metal Workers Local 16, was elected executive secretary-treasurer of the Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades Council. He defeated Eric DeSantos of Plumbers and Fitters Local 290 by a vote of 61-19. The election was held Dec. 2.
Myers will succeed Jodi Guetzloe Parker on Jan. 6. Guetzloe Parker, a member of Laborers Local 320, is stepping down from the full-time position mid-term.
Myers, 44, has served as president of the Columbia Pacific BCTC since 2010. Before that he was a delegate representing Local 16.
Nominations for the vacant president’s post will be held in January.
Myers got his start with the union in 1995. He has worked for Local 16 as an organizer and as elected business agent since 1999.
