Richard Benkowski

Richard Benkowski started his career with the United Association (UA) career in 1976. He has served as a UA instructor in various capacities, teaching a wide range of subjects relevant to the plumbing and mechanical contracting industries. Benkowski earned a bachelor’s degree in Labor Education from the George Meany Center for Labor Studies. He currently works for the UA Department of Education as a Training Specialist conducting research and curriculum development with primary responsibilities in Water Quality Management, Sustainable Technology, Energy Efficiency and HVACR Systems. He also does research to create professional development programs for energy efficiency and water conservation initiatives that increase the awareness and skillsets of UA members who construct, maintain, and service high performance buildings.