I have lived in Alaska all my life and have worked in the Mechanical Industry for 22 yrs - starting as an apprentice sheet metal worker and working up to General Manager of Alaska Sheet Metal. My hobbies include hunting, fishing and spending time with my family at our remote cabin. I have a beautiful wife, and two children, a daughter 23 and a son 21; my first grandchild will arrive this winter.

Ten years ago I became involved with the AMCA and have been an active member ever since. Participating in this association has been a great learning experience for me. It brings members from different mechanical groups together to collectively share common issues with each other and work toward a common solution. As in most organizations, the biggest challenge is trying to get involvement from more of the companies so that the few arent making the decisions for the many. Being located in a small populous state proves to be another challenge as there arent as many contractors in the organization as there are in larger markets. I have seen the association grow over the years and I am proud to be part of the Association and would recommend it to all mechanical contractors.

Darrell Koontz,
President
Alaska Mechanical Contractors Assoc.