SMACPAC Ambassadors engage with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle building relationships that benefit all contractors.
SMACPAC Ambassadors kept the momentum from 2025 going strong in 2026, as they attended events featuring Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle.
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SMACNA President Todd Hill, President Elect Scott Vidimos, Tom Gunning, Jack Desmond and Kevin Gill all joined the Rep Nick LaLota (R-NY) retreat at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida for golf and lunch political events.

Pacesetter Todd Byxbe this week met with Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and second ranking Rep Dave Rouzer (R-NC) GOP House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Jackson Hole.

Platinum Pacesetter and SMACPAC Treasurer Stan Kolbe with SMACNA Champion Rep Stephen Lynch (D-MA).

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Feb 4, 2026 — Member Update
Feb 4, 2026 - Between now and May 31, apply for the SMACNA Safety Achievement Awards and the Safety Innovator of the Year Award!
Feb 4, 2026 - SMACPAC Ambassadors engage with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle building relationships that benefit all contractors.
Feb 4, 2026 - Letters to Congress urge action on tariff impacts and change orders.