About Us

Joseph Cook

Business Manager/FST Joseph B. Cook was elected as the Business Manager and Financial Secretary for Sheet Metal Workers Local #219 on July 1st, 2016. Joe Cook also serves as the Vice President of Northwestern Building Trades. Prior to Joseph becoming BM/FST he served as President/Marketing Rep; Executive Board Trustee, Union Steward, OSHA instructor and Certified Welding Inspector. Joseph was accepted into SMW Local #219’s 5-year apprenticeship program in 1998. In addition to his union training, Joseph served in the Army National Guard for six years starting in 1994. He served as a Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 2000. He also worked in the nonunion sector doing HVAC/R for the year before being accepted into our apprenticeship program. Currently Joseph serves on the Executive Board for the Illinois State Council, Board of directors for ECHO, and trustee/chairman for the Employee Benefit Fund, Local Pension, JATC, LMC, and serves as the Vice President of Northwest Illinois Building Trades. Joseph has been married to Donna for over 22 years with two children Brennen 19 yrs. old and Brenleigh 15 yrs. old. When not working Joseph can be found with his family at their many sporting events.