Congratulations to Bob Casey on Retirement

After 40 years in "the law", longtime management-side labor counsel, Bob Casey of Ogletree Deakins, has announced his retirement effective at the end of 2016. Bob has been counsel to MARBA and its member-associations, including the Builders, for many years, representing the interests of and providing advice to the associations and their members in the construction industry in matters under the NLRA, arbitrations, collective bargaining negotiations, multi-employer trust fund audits/litigation, and jurisdictional disputes. Bob’s colleague, Rick Samson, has assumed responsibility for continuing the great service we have become accustomed to going forward. While we appreciate Bob’s years of service and friendship, and wish him well in retirement, Bob wanted to make sure that the Builders transmitted his thanks to the Association and its members for the opportunity to work with and get to know them. As Bob put it:

"I have been both blessed and lucky to have worked with some of the most selfless persons in the construction industry at Builders and the other MARBA associations. From the Executives to the Boards to the Staff they have one common goal, and that is to make this industry the best it can be, providing opportunities and a level playing field so that all members, big and small, can succeed and have access to expertise, including legal expertise, to help them achieve their goals and grow their business. I am humbled and pleased to have been just a small part of that process, and I want to thank Builders and the many friends I have made along the way for those opportunities and for those friendships. Best wishes to you all."