Ed Kommers has been in the plumbing and piping field since 8th grade. He is the Owner of Kommers Services, PLLC, and the former Executive Director for the Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington (MCAWW). His experience includes facilitating labor relations, serving as a Trustee on various Taft Hartley benefit trusts, participating in industry training programs, and providing guidance on legislative matters. Ed has participated on numerous building trades collective bargaining committees. He is also a member and past Chair of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council and serves as its Hearing Officer. He has mediated a variety of labor disputes including jurisdictional disputes between multiple unions. As former President of University Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (Seattle), Ed has a unique understanding of subcontractor management and labor challenges. Ed taught as an adjunct instructor at the University of Washington for over 20 years and is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Kommers Services, PLLC provides consulting and training on a broad range of trade labor relations matters.