Jeff Holly
Jeff’s Local #359 Journey
Jeff Holly was elected Business Manager of the Arizona Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union #359 in June 2015.
Jeff began in the sheet metal industry in March of 1997. Five years prior to joining Local #359, he worked as a telephone lineman for a small contractor in Northeastern Arizona. He sought employment and admission to the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program to provide a livable wage and insurance for his young family, including a son with special needs. He began working with University Mechanical on the Bank One Ballpark project in downtown Phoenix, and continued working for University throughout his five-year apprenticeship. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Jeff received the Outstanding Apprentice Award for the Class of 2002.
Jeff worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker and served as a jobsite steward on several projects over the next few years. In 2005, he was appointed to the Local #359 Executive Board to finish a vacated term. He was then elected to serve on the Executive Board in June of 2006 and served until 2009. Jeff successfully ran for the position of Business Representative for Local #359 in 2010, serving in that role until elected Business Manager/FST in 2015.
More About Jeff
Jeff Holly was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 12, 1971. He is the second of four boys to Scott and Mary Holly. Mary, a homemaker, is the daughter of sheet metal worker and Local #359 member Arthur Farrand Scott, who specializes in lagging and decking for powerhouses all over the southwestern United States. The Holly family moved frequently for work until settling in Pinetop, Arizona, in 1978. Jeff attended grade school, junior high, and high school in the Blue Ridge School District and graduated from Blue Ridge High School in 1989. After graduating, Jeff spent two years at Eastern Arizona Community College in Thatcher, Arizona, on an athletic scholarship, and afterwards spent a semester at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Jeff is a father of two, Rhett and Dain, and has been married to his wife Amy for over 25 years. He and his two brothers, Scott and Dave, are third generation Local #359 Sheet Metal Workers.
In Local #359, it’s truly all about family!
Albert Villalpando
Albert’s Local #359 Journey
Albert Villalpando was elected Business Representative of Southern Arizona for SMART Local Union #359 in June 2024.
Albert began in the sheet metal industry in May of 2007 as a Tradesman. Albert started with a contractor named Climate Control that later changed their name to Harris Mechanical. In 2008 Albert joined the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program and graduated in 2013. In Albert’s Fifth year of the apprenticeship, he received the apprentice of the year award. Throughout Albert’s Sheet metal career, he worked with five different contractors Harris Mechanical, University Mechanical, Dynamic Systems Inc., Harris and Hart, and Apollo Mechanical. Albert was made Supervision After graduating from the apprenticeship and stayed in a leadership role throughout his career. In 2018 Albert wanted to try something new and began BIM design with Harris and Hart. In 2023 Albert made another career move and joined the Local #359 staff as an Organizer and teamed up with the Organizer Greg Suydam. In 2024 Albert decided yet again to make a career move and ran for Business Representative of Southern Arizona and won by white ticket.
Albert enjoys coaching youth sports for his children. He coached his son Alex’s football team for five years until he aged out of youth sports and went into High School. Shortly after he started coaching his daughters Barbara, Hailey, and Bruklyn in club volleyball until they aged out. He is currently coaching his daughter Zoe in club volleyball. When Albert is not coaching, he loves to go camping and travel, he loves to see new things with his family.
Albert is a father of seven, Albert L., Alex, Barbara, Hailey, Bruklyn, Zoe, and Selena. Albert met his lovely wife Crystal in 2007 and married her in 2010. Albert’s family has joined the trade as well starting with his brother (Angel), two sons (Albert L. & Alex) three nephews (Angel L., Christopher, and Ezequil).
Fernando Lebron
Fernando’s Local #359 Journey
Fernando Lebron was elected as the Business Representative for the Arizona Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union #359 in June 2024.
With 21 years of hands-on experience, Fernando has contributed to major projects such as the Footprint Center, Glendale Arena (formerly Arizona Coyotes Arena), numerous Intel projects, and the Taiwan Semiconductor Facility. He has traveled extensively for work, gaining experience in California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii, where he met many union brothers and sisters, forming lasting friendships.
Throughout his career, Fernando has held roles as a foreman and union steward. In addition to his extensive field experience, he has served as an executive board member of S.M.A.R.T. Local Union 359 and is a member of the PAC fund committee. Fernando began his apprenticeship in 2002, starting with University Mechanical. Before his election, he worked with Apollo Mechanical.
Fernando joined Local 359, proudly following in the footsteps of his father-in-law, Ruben Espinoza, a respected retiree. His son, Ruben Lebron, became a member of the local in 2021. Today, Fernando’s brother-in-law and five of his nephews also proudly represent Local 359. With a strong sense of tradition and family commitment, Fernando is hopeful that many more generations will continue this legacy.
Fernando was born in the Bronx, New York, and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1997. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been together for 27 years and married for 22 years. They have four children—Merissa, Ruben, Anthony, and Alex—and two beautiful granddaughters, Rainah and Giselle, who are their pride and joy.
A passionate sports enthusiast, Fernando enjoys attending games whenever possible, especially when his favorite teams, the New York Knicks, New York Yankees, and New York Giants, come to town. Recently, Fernando has also developed a love for karaoke, which has become a new and enjoyable pastime for him
Luke Kasper
Luke’s Local #359 Journey
Luke Kasper started his career as a Sheet Metal Worker in 2006. Prior to working in the sheet metal trade, he worked in retail. After only a few years of working in the retail industry earning low wages and not the best of benefits he decided to follow in his grandfather and father’s footsteps and began a career in the trade. Luke graduated from the Apprenticeship Program in 2011 and received the “David G. Hollis Outstanding Apprentice Award” Class of 2011.
Shortly after finishing the Apprenticeship Luke ran for an Executive Board Position and won. After serving on the Executive Board and as a Trustee over the next 7 years he was then elected President of the local. This all while working in the field as a Journeyman, Job Steward, and Foremen. It was as a Steward that Luke discovered his fondness for representing his sisters and brothers of the local. In 2021 Luke was elected Business Representative of SMART Local Union 359.
Luke was born and raised in Phoenix. He is happily married and a father of two. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.