Mel Lowney
Northwest Field Rep.
Mel has been a member of the United Association since 1955 and is a Steamfitter
by trade. He has been involved in certified apprenticeship training for over 30
years. Mel Lowney retired from UA Local 393 in San Jose, CA as the Director of
Training. He served as Local 393’s President for 6 years and a Health and Welfare Trustee for
10 years. He also performed the duties of CEO and CFO of Plumbing Apprenticeship, a Non-profit
Corporation Training Trust.


