Proudly Representing the Indiana Union Construction Industry Since 1976
What is Top Notch?
Top Notch proudly represents more than 75,000 union tradesmen throughout Indiana, as well as the 4,000 union contractors who employ them. Top Notch fosters partnership between labor and management. From safety discussions, community outreach programs, diversity initiatives to the development of a substance abuse program for the Indiana union construction industry, labor and management in Indiana have worked in tandem under the Top Notch umbrella for four decades. Scores of business agents and contractors have met at the Top Notch table over the years to discuss initiatives that could improve their job sites and the industry as a whole.
Our Mission
Top Notch is the one association representing all sectors of Indiana’s Union Construction Industry. Top Notch promotes and advocates the value and cost-effectiveness of its members that make up Indiana’s highly trained and skilled construction industry. Top Notch leads, coordinates, communicates, educates and unifies key associations and labor groups within the Indiana Union Construction Industry.
Our Board of Directors
Management Representatives
Roger Meyer, Hagerman Construction
Evan Frazer, B & E Painting
Bill Fyffe, Bowen Engineering
Greg Fuller, North Mechanical
Greg Gossett, ERMCO, Inc.
Lora Gandy, United Air Works
Mike Kerr, F.A. Wilhelm
Jack Lautenschlager, Charles C Brandt
Dave Santarossa, Santarossa Mosaic & Tile Co
John Abbott, Circle B. Co.
Bill Sewall, AECOM Hunt
Carl Schultz, Performance Contracting
Mitch Denton, Pepper Construction
Mark Riffey, FE Moran
Jon Huston, Huston Electric
Scott Bullerdick, Ben Hur Construction
Lance Gassert, Garmong Construction
Chris Quinn, MCA
Ted Uppole, NECA
Bob Hargate, Drywall Contractors Association
Rick Wilhite, Elevator Contractors Association
Julia Saltsgaver, Quality Connection
Labor Representatives
Todd Albertson, Elevator Constructors #34
Jason Smith, Insulators Local #18
Dave Willis, Boilermakers Local #374
Steve Knowles, Bricklayers #4
Brian Smith, Roofers Local #119
Ward Daniels, Laborers Local #120
Christos Darzentas, Painters Local #47
Jon Hooker, Central Indiana Building Trades
Ron Morin, Plasterers Local #46
Chad Scott, Sprinkler Fitters Local #669
John Ballard, Operating Engineers Local #103
Jeff Wheeler, IBEW Local #481
Andre Grocox, Indianapolis Electrical JATC
Trent Todd, Sheet Metal Workers Local #20
Don Bough, Plumbers and Fitters Local #440
John Whitaker, Iron Workers Local #22