Ron Johnson launched his statewide Hard Hats for RonJon Coalition today in Eau Claire at a job site of Royal Construction, where he met with members of the statewide coalition and discussed the importance of construction work in local communities. The coalition has more than 100 members statewide and six members on the leadership team who will advise Ron on issues affecting the construction industry and help mobilize voters to further strengthen the best-in-the-nation ground game built by Wisconsin Republicans.
“As a manufacturer from Oshkosh, I’ve seen first-hand on how important the men and women in hard hats are to building a prosperous economy,” said Ron Johnson. “The construction industry is laying the foundation for strong local communities and providing good-paying jobs for folks around the state. I look forward to working with this coalition to help get Washington out of the way of a better economy, and mobilizing voters who are ready for greater opportunity.”
Key Facts:
- Ron Johnson is a manufacturer from Oshkosh with a record of creating good-paying jobs. He knows how important a strong construction industry is to all of the sectors of Wisconsin’s economy.
- The coalition leadership team will advise Ron on the economic and regulatory issues affecting construction companies and workers in Wisconsin. They will also help mobilize other leaders in the construction industry to join the best-in-the-nation ground game built by Ron and Wisconsin Republicans.
- The statewide Hard Hats for RonJon Coalition continues Ron’s work of fighting for a stronger economy and more opportunity for Wisconsin’s workers. In the past two weeks, he has launched statewideManufacturing and Small Business coalitions.
- Ron has been endorsed by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, the National Federation of Independent Business and theU.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The following will serve on the Construction Coalition leadership team:
Jerome “Jerry” Jehn, Builders’ Millwork, Inc., Mondovi
Geoff Vine, Stevens Construction, Corp., Madison
Megan Decker, Mega Rentals, Inc., Madison
Jim Bunkelman, Royal Construction, Inc., Eau Claire
Gerry Krebsbach, KW Electric, Inc., Plymouth
Chris Mlejnek, Northwest Builders, Inc., Rice Lake