Superintendent Justin Moore from Local 1905 in Orlando, FL, found his community and career with the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters.
Moore has been with the SRCC for over 20 years, ever since he graduated from its apprenticeship program. He currently works as superintendent for Buena Vista Construction Company, a contractor he’s been with since he reached journey-level. BVCC works on the property for Walt Disney World.
Having initially gotten into the trades because of his father, his career helped build his family as well.
“The union has helped me dramatically. I’m very family-oriented, and it’s helped me a lot with benefits and pay,” Moore said. “They really do take care of you.”
Moore values the union for the community-based environment it brings to his trade. In fact, he still remembers and works with the apprentices he graduated alongside nearly 20 years ago.
“I still work with some of the guys out there!” said Moore, “Mike Antwon…Mike Zatowski…it was a close-knit community.”
The apprenticeship process has improved since he first started, but he still cites the experience as a positive one.
“When I started out as an apprentice, the curriculum was different and more individual-based. It was a lot rougher then,” said Moore.
Moore said the industry as a whole is more welcoming now, and he plays an active role in the change.
“I try to mentor anyone who comes through our doors, willing to be mentored,” said Moore. “There’s a lot of struggle and work in grasping it all, but I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it weren’t for the union. [It has] taught me how to be more involved, help people, and be a better partner.”
Moore worked his way up the ladder of success in his industry. While his work ethic is no doubt the biggest factor in his career, he also credits his success to the SRCC’s continued funding of his education through classes at the UBC International Training Center.
“I took Superintendent Training classes, Leadership Collaboration classes, and a few more,” said Moore. “The instructors out there are really good. They’ve helped me in my career. Carpenters on the union side have the best training.”
Moore is proud of what he’s accomplished in his career and being a part of the union. While he says he would consider being a Council Representative, he’s focused on spending time with his newly born grandchild. Thanks to his union membership, he’s become the family man he was focused on becoming at the start of his career.
The SRCC thanks Justin Moore for his continued membership and for being a shining example of what a union superintendent should be.