ABOUT THE IRONWORKERS

 

Brother Wise was born in Virginia in 1951. After living in California for a time, he returned to Virginia where he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg and studied engineering. Mr. Wise was initiated into the Iron Workers in February 1975, and became a journeyman in 1977. In October 1997, he was appointed general organizer by General President Jake West. In February of 1998, he was appointed president of the Mid-Atlantic States District Council. General President Hunt appointed him ninth general vice president on March 18, 2002, general treasurer on March 1, 2005, and on February 6, 2008 he was appointed general secretary of our International Union.

 

General Secretary Wise has earned the respect of the ironworkers he has worked with at every phase of his outstanding career. General President Hunt said, “His work ethic is second to none and his polish and professionalism are a true credit to our International Union and to the office of General Secretary.”