Brian Greynolds Named Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23

Will Oversee Apprentice Training and Coordination for OH/KY/WV/MD

We are excited to announce that Brian Greynolds has been named the Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

Brother Greynolds will oversee Apprentice Training and Coordination for Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland.

“We couldn’t ask for a better fit for the job. Brian has decades of experience, and as a trainer has produced top-notch apprentices and trade unionists, some of whom now work as Field Reps for Local 23. We look forward to the leadership and excellence that we can expect from Brother Greynolds as he embarks on this new journey,” said Danny Musacchio, BAC Local 23 President.

Now, a few words from Brian:

Hello my name is Brian Greynolds, and I am grateful and excited about the opportunity to be the new Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

I bring over a decade of hands-on leadership in apprenticeship training, backed by a deep commitment to the future of our craft. Since becoming Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructor for the West Virginia District Council in 2010, I’ve transformed the program into a nationally respected model—becoming the 5th training center in the country to be certified by the International Masonry Institute.

In 2018, I completed IMI’s Instructor Certification Program and mentored an apprentice who went on to win first place in brick at the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest—proof of the high standards and commitment to excellence I bring to the training floor every day.

I worked countless hours as Apprenticeship Coordinator here in West Virginia—not for the paycheck, but because I care. I care about the future of our trade, the opportunities we create for working families, and the pride that comes from building something real with your hands. This work is more than a job to me—it’s a mission.

Now, as Apprenticeship Director, I’m focused on expanding opportunity, building stronger pathways through pre-apprenticeship, and making sure that every corner of our region—across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Western Maryland—has equitable access to training and career growth.

At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful vision: One Local, One Family. That means no matter where you live or where you train, you’re part of something bigger—connected by shared values, common goals, and pride in our union and our craft.

Together, we move forward—not as individuals, not as separate jurisdictions, but as one family, committed to building a stronger future. Forward Together.

Brother Greynolds begins his new role today, May 19.

Brother Greynolds graduating from the International Masonry Institute’s Instructor Certification Program. (Left to Right Bob Arnold, former IUBAC Secretary Treasurer, Brian Greynolds, Caryn Halifax, CEO and President of the International Masonry Institute, and James Boland, former IUBAC President.)

Brother Greynolds with apprentice Alan Bagget who won 1st place at BAC/IMI International Apprenticeship Contest 2018. (Left to Right: Stephen Ruble former Local 9WV Representative, Brian Greynolds WVADC Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor, Alan Baggett Local 9WV apprentice, Leroy Hunter Jr. former director of WVADC.)

As we grow our union, we are always searching for members who want to take the next step in training the next generation of bricklayers and tradesmen and women. If you feel that teaching is your calling, send your resume to frontdesk@bac23.org. We want to hear from you and help our union grow and thrive for decades to come. Prior to classes beginning this Fall, former and potential new instructors will be interviewed for positions.

Members hard at work at Independence Headquarters in Brecksville, Ohio!