Every beam we set. Every weld we lay. Every skyline we shape—it’s all built on the backs of ironworkers who show up, year after year, with grit, pride, and unwavering loyalty.
At Ironworkers Local 8, we don’t hand out awards lightly. Service pins aren’t just symbols of time passed—they represent decades of mastery, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood that defines our union.
In 2025, we proudly recognize the following members for reaching milestone anniversaries in their careers. From 25 years to an awe-inspiring 70 years of service, these ironworkers are the heartbeat of our legacy.
25 Years of Service:
• Jason M Boeker
• Shawn M Ditter
• Walter J Fischer
• Patrick B Fitzgerald
• Jeff Frodermann
• Stacy C Godfrey
• John Hickey
• Michael J Johnson
• Thomas M Kelley
• James W Klug
• Royce P Konkel
• Scott L Marietti
• Joseph E Mroz
• Kelly L Niles
• Jimmy L Richards
• Richard Rupp
• Chad L Schmitt
• Christopher J Seliga
• Michael F Simon
• Cary J Sindberg
• Kerry R Stai
• Derek J Vanderhorst
• Joaquin Villarreal
30 Years of Service:
• James J Bishop
• Nick T Boravich
• Matthew J Cole
• Edward L Hinc
• Myles Marietti
• Jack B Milbrath
• Craig D Sopa
• Vincent P Swenor
• Larry Wells
35 Years of Service:
• William C Goldi
• Jeffrey S Jehowski
• Troy D Moose
• Travis M Nikolaus
• Robert C Pascoe
• Terrance A Schuster
• Jon J Servant
• Terry Sobczak
• Bruce T Spaulding
• Dale F Stefonich
• Mark A Sudik
• James B Vanbrocklin
• James P Wendt
40 Years of Service:
• Thomas G Honea
• Lonn A Nutt
45 Years of Service:
• Robert A Antczak
• Dennis R Bonneville
• Kenneth C Bradshaw
• Jay A Buncich
• Ernest Demmon
• Gary J Gill
• Richard A Henrichs
• Herb Kangas
• Mike E Martin
• Robert Otto
• Robert M Romanak
• Gary K Sawitzke
• Robert J Williamson
• Dale F Wischer
50 Years of Service:
• Jeffrey Ader
• Daniel P Ashauer
• Jeffrey Beahm
• James Bohl
• David P Brockman
• Jeffrey Guelzow
• Ronald C Hays
• Charles Hunter
• James A Jackson
• Ceylon L King
• John W Ney
• Carl D Pionkowski
• Harlan D Smith
• James M Stadler
• Dennis R Techlin
• Michael R Wood
55 Years of Service:
• Jerome R Abel
• Glen D Benson
• Joseph Corrao
• Glenn G Fohr
• Dieter Frost
• Lee Glomski
• Dennis P Guertin
• David L Melcher
• Terry J Miller
• Phillip A Pionkowski
• Dale J Smythe
• Duane A Sweere
• Michael Thibault
• Keith W Walsh
60 Years of Service:
• Steven K Cook
• Arthur L Pagel
• William A Pellow
• Calvin J Richard
65 Years of Service:
• Gerald D Bolle
• Duane Buehring
• Robert F Granger
70 Years of Service:
• Byron R Aprill
• Frank Balzarini
• Richard Ludin
From rising journeymen to legendary veterans, every one of these names represents the strength, loyalty, and pride that make Ironworkers Local 8 a brotherhood like no other.
Congratulations to all our 2025 honorees. You make us proud to build, lead, and stand strong together.
Stronger together. Built to last.