Jason Watson Promoted to Executive Director, Labor Relations

Jason Watson has been promoted to executive director of labor relations at SMACNA National effective April 26. He previously served as director of labor relations at SMACNA for more than 15 years.

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Jason Watson (l) has been named SMACNA’s executive director of labor relations.

Jason Watson has been promoted to executive director of labor relations at SMACNA National effective April 26. He previously served as director of labor relations at SMACNA for more than 15 years. He has over 20 years of experience in labor relations and government affairs.

Mr. Watson has successfully and consistently helped SMACNA members resolve challenging labor related issues and disputes. “Jason has the optimal mix of experience, knowledge of our industry and a deep commitment to serving the interests of SMACNA contractors,” said Vince Sandusky, CEO of SMACNA. 

Mr. Watson holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cazenovia College and a Master’s degree from the State University of New York at Utica–Rome.

For more information about SMACNA’s work in the area of Labor Relations, visit smacna.org/labor.


Published: March 31, 2020

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