Watch and Listen to the Veterans Learning Journey!

On November 20, 2025, the Belonging and Excellence for All (BE4ALL) Committee recognized veterans across the United States and Canada with an online learning journey. Led by SMART Assistant to the General President Darrell Roberts and featuring a panel of SMART leaders, a SMACNA contractor and a speaker from Helmets to Hardhats Canada, the event explored the experiences of veterans in the industry, plus how SMART is helping bridge the gap between military service and rewarding union careers.

Interested in rewatching the webinar? You can view all past Learning Journeys right here: https://www.beforall.org/be4all-resources/learning-journeys/

Prefer a podcast? We have that too! You can listen on your next commute: https://www.beforall.org/resources/lj_podcast_veterans/

Learning Journey Speakers:

Darrell Roberts – (Assistant to General President, SMART)

Joshua Moore (Field Representative, ITI, and SMART Heroes Specialist)

Josh Garner (Regional Director, SMART)

Doug Johns (Senior Project Manager, Southland Industries, and SMACNA Member)

Dave Goodspeed (Director of Production Workers, SMART)

David Bernett (Chief International Representative, SMART)

Jason Busolt (Financial Secretary-Treasurer, SMART General Committee 2)

Jan Chappell (President, SMART Local 85)

Normand Trépanier, MMM, C.D. (Ontario & Quebec Representative from Helmets to Hardhats)

More about Learning Journeys: Education is power. BE4ALL hosts regular virtual “Learning Journeys” to provide SMACNA and SMART members with information and perspective on a variety of topics. These include events of historical and cultural importance to members of our industry.