District Council 53 is a Labor Organization representing over 1,800 members in the construction industry, such as, Painters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers, Hydroblasters/Vacuum Technicians and Sign and Display workers. Take a moment to check out the latest News and Events, meet our Leadership, and learn more about the Industries we represent.
Contact Our Offices
District Council 53
(304) 343-8250
1591 Washington St E
Charleston, WV 25311
LEADERSHIP
District 53 Leadership works hard to represent our local members. The following people hold leadership positions for the District Council:
CONTACT US
| Brian Stanley | Business Manager/Secretary – Treasurer | (304) 546-1909 |
| David Bland | Governmental Affairs Director | (304) 546-2896 |
| DJ Eddy | Director of Organizing/Marketing | (304) 553-1504 |
| Dave Barker | Director of Training | (304) 539-2278 |
| Harold Keller | Director of Servicing North (LU 93/1144) | (740) 516-0090 |
| Rodney Skaggs | Director of Servicing South (LU 1072) | (304) 932-2001 |
| Tyler Bennett | Communications Director | (304) 400-9645 |
| Jon Sloan | Organizing/Service Rep (LU 804) | (304) 476-6633 |
| Chris Hardman | Organizing/Servicing (LU 970) | (304) 539-2914 |
| Dirk Bauer | Organizing/Servicing (LU 91/438) | (304) 767-5300 |
| Vincente Moreno | Organizing/Marketing | (304) 993-5872 |
| Franciso Sequeira | Organizing/Marketing | (304) 561-8860 |
| Perry Lawrence | Organizing/Trainer | (304) 561-5241 |
| Bobby Mitchell | Industrial/Hydro – DC 53 | (304) 400-7696 |
| Terry Cunningham | Trainer | (304) 389-4173 |
| Will Morgan | Rep. Support Specialist | (304) 380-5635 |
| Marsha Allen | DC 53 Administrative Secretary | (304) 343-8250 |
| Lorie Posey | FTI of WV Administrative Assistant | (681) 340-7629 |
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trade
| Question about your pension benefit? Contractors, want to hire union labor? Want to join the union? Want to know more about training and education? Contact the Political Department Member Services |
(800) 554-2479 (304) 343-8250 EXT. 301 (304) 343-8250 (681) 340-7629, lposey@iupatdc53.org (304) 546-2896, dbland@iupatdc53.org (304)343-8250 |
DISTRICT COUNCIL 53 HISTORY
We were chartered on December 16, 2001 when President James A. Williams merged the following chapters
- Local 91 Wheeling, WV.
- Local 93 Marietta, Oh.
- Local 438 Steubenville, OH.
- Local 804 Clarksburg, WV.
- Local 970 Charleston, WV.
- Local 1072 Ashland Ky.
- Local 1144 Parkersburg, WV.
- Local 1195 Charleston WV.
This combination formed District Council #53 with a Geographical Jurisdiction of 2 counties in Maryland, 15 counties in Ohio, 15 counties in Kentucky, 37 Counties in Virginia and all 55 Counties in West Virginia.
There are over 1,800 members in DC #53 and we are located at 1591 Washington St East, Charleston WV. 25311.
DISTRICT COUNCIL 53 JURISDICTION – BY LOCAL UNIONS

