Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool award first tool grant
Bring Back the Trades, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bridging the skilled trades gap, announced the Manchester School of Technology in Manchester, New Hampshire, as the first recipient of the Bring Back the Trades tool grant program. The award, made possible through the support of Milwaukee Tool, delivers a professional-grade electrical tool kit valued at $1,500 to MST’s vocational program, giving students hands-on access to the same tools used on modern job sites. The grant program launched in April 2026 and awards monthly grants valued at $1,500 in tool kits to eligible public schools and registered nonprofits across the United States. Milwaukee Tool invests more than $10 million annually in hands-on education to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Shana Brunye, COO of Bring Back the Trades, and Jeff Conway, vice chair of the BBTT board of directors, surprised students in the winning class with the first award, which was granted in person at the Manchester School of Technology. Vasiliki Partinoudi, assistant principal, and instructor Phillippe LeClaire — who submitted the winning application — were also on hand for the surprise reveal.
McElroy names Rafael Quintero director of global sales
McElroy has named Rafael Quintero as the company’s director of global sales. For more than 20 years, he has been a key contributor to McElroy’s global growth. Quintero began his career with McElroy in technical services before moving to Santiago, Chile, to lead McElroy’s Chilean operations. After returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma, he assumed leadership of McElroy’s United Kingdom, Europe and Middle Eastern operations. Most recently, Quintero has helped spearhead McElroy’s expansion in challenging and remote markets such as the mining industry throughout Africa.
CUES named approved supplier through Canoe Procurement Canada
CUES announced it is now an approved supplier through Canoe Procurement Canada, one of the country’s largest cooperative purchasing organizations. The partnership makes it easier for municipalities, utilities, government agencies and other public sector organizations across Canada to access our inspection, assessment and infrastructure solutions through a streamlined and compliant procurement process. By leveraging Canoe Procurement Canada’s cooperative purchasing program, members can benefit from simplified procurement procedures, competitive, prenegotiated pricing and a reduced administrative burden. It also provides faster access to trusted infrastructure technologies and services.
Omega Liner announces Mark Hallett as Chief Executive Officer
Omega Liner Company has appointed Mark Hallett as chief executive officer. Hallett brings 45 years’ experience in the trenchless infrastructure, utility and pipeline rehabilitation industries. He began his career in trenchless technology, applying cement mortar lining to water mains, and has since held senior leadership roles with Omega Liner, Vortex Companies, SAERTEX multiCom Group and Miller Pipeline. Throughout his career, Hallett has built extensive experience in product development, strategic planning, new business development and infrastructure rehabilitation solutions. In addition to his executive leadership experience, Hallett has served as chairman and co-founder of the International Pipe Bursting Association, a division of NASSCO, and has served on the boards of directors for both NASSCO and NASTT.
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