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New York City & Vicinity District

New York, NY · Founded 1918

Labor union representing carpenters through collective bargaining and workforce advocacy in New York City

Primary audience

Union carpenters

Work area

Labor organizing

Topic

Construction trades

Contact

Paul Capurso

Website Contact

About Organization

The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters oversees nine local unions, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, and protects the jurisdiction of carpentry work across the region. Based in New York, NY, the organization has operated since 1918 and currently employs 209 staff members with annual revenue of $42.8 million as of 2023.

What They Focus On

Worker Representation

Advocates for carpenter union members through collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and workplace standards enforcement

Industry Standards

Maintains trade jurisdiction and skill requirements to ensure quality carpentry work and fair labor practices

Organized Labor Movement

Participates in broader labor advocacy efforts to strengthen union power and advance workers' rights legislation

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$42.8M

+31.1% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$33.4M

-4.1% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$71.0M

+22.2% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

209

+4% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$42,759,902	$33,371,140	$70,989,668	209
2021	$32,617,206	$34,804,557	$58,093,455	201
2020	$30,390,224	$34,871,838	$64,514,321	209
2019	$34,357,570	$34,835,094	$65,759,004	262
2018	$40,288,373	$36,379,372	$66,016,345	259
2017	$37,930,602	$37,657,666	$60,930,964	262

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Union Oversight

Coordinate operations and strategy across nine local carpenter unions in the New York metropolitan region
02

Contract Negotiation

Bargain collectively with construction contractors to secure wages, benefits, and workplace protections for members
03

Jurisdictional Enforcement

Monitor worksites and advocate to ensure carpentry work remains within union member jurisdiction and standards
04

Legislative Action

Support labor-friendly policies and legislation to strengthen union market share and worker protections

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by New York City & Vicinity District

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates wage agreements, benefits, and working conditions for union carpenters with construction contractors across New York City

Jurisdictional Protection

Defends the scope and boundaries of carpentry work to ensure union members maintain control over their trade

Union Coordination

Provides oversight and support for nine affiliated local unions representing carpenters throughout the metropolitan area

Labor Advocacy

Engages in political and legislative activities to advance the interests of organized labor and construction workers

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind New York City & Vicinity District.

Contact the team Contact

Paul Capurso

Executive Secretary-Treasurer

30 hrs/week

Compensation: $251,465

David Caraballoso

Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer and President

Full-time

Compensation: $231,069

Adam Harkin

Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President

Matthew Walker

Director Of Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $250,534

Judy Montreuil

Chief Accountant

Full-time

Compensation: $177,121

Joseph Geiger

Executive Dir.

Full-time

Compensation: $278,926

Martin Lydon

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $200,061

Anthony Madaio

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $195,564

Denis Pupovic

Conductor

Full-time

Compensation: $186,984

Edward Carey

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $184,842

Richard Green

Inspector Genereal

Full-time

Compensation: $179,460

Glenn Hatcher

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $178,904

Michael Odenthal

Council Rep

Full-time

Compensation: $177,892

Stephen McCann

Council Rep

Full-time

Compensation: $177,186

Robert Villalta

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $176,930

Martin Tuozzo

Council Rep

Full-time

Compensation: $175,650

Carl Zanchelli

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $174,539

Brian McLaughlin

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $172,917

Mangito Fowlkes

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $165,799

Michael Piccirillo

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $165,603

Matthew Angelletta

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $160,709

Louis Norelli

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $158,438

Joseph DeFilippo

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $143,204

Joseph Reilly

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $135,497

Robert Forster

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $126,621

Christopher Sorensen

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $125,167

James Smith

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $103,556

Christopher Ulrich

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $77,246

Andrew Monje

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $41,202

Cristian Batres-Zelaya

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $39,228

Michael Vastarelli

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $39,083

Reynaldo Candelario

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $37,992

Paul DeSilva

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $29,939

Anthony Belisario

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $2,400

Thomas Ryan

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,800

Rosario Mirabella

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,600

Christopher Sommese

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,525

Donald Foley

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $1,450

Edward Horn

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,450

Daniel Delucca

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

David Armstrong

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

David Stewart

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

Dennis Olenick

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

Gary Vite

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

Joseph Schmid

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

Nicky Morello

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

Samantha Martin

Delegate

Full-time

Compensation: $1,200

Samuel Caraballoso

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,200

Omar Rodriguez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,175

Anthony Kelly

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Christopher Ortiz

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Christopher Tantillo

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Daniel Murray

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Denise Echevarria

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Frederick Lawson

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Georgel Ionita

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Lingmei Garcia

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Mario Salguero

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Maya Pressie

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Michael Teta

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Miguel Martinez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Patrick Corcoran

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Pedro Fontanez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Rafael Pena

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Ralph Vincenty

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Shaun Campbell

Warden

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Seamus Glackin

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Thomas Foote

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Vincent De Lessio

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Warren Collins

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,100

Cecila Smoker

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

John Parzych

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

John Walz

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Kevin Cain

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Mark Hannon

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Michael Grogul

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Pedro Sanchez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Regis Philip

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Rodolfo Martinez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Victor Saume

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Wayne Clark

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,000

Alexander Rosales

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

Joseph Moeller

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

Julio Bailon

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

Shaun Murphy

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

Thomas Libretto

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

William Schmitt

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

Christopher Reinhart

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $800

Joseph Connolly

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $800

Terrell Martin

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $800

Kyle Wilcox

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $775

Dennis Gimblet

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $700

Peter Grosso

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $700

Allen Curran

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $600

Christopher Vesely

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $600

Dariusz Grodzki

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $600

Joseph Hernandez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $600

Joseph Keating

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $600

Sean Cangley

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $600

Raymond Sanchez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $525

Austin Moss

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $500

Colette McCready

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $500

Juan Hernandez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $500

Michael Reitano

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $350

Anthony Vincent

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $300

Cory Kennedy

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $300

David Mastros

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Douglas Calcada

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Edward Perez

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Tyrone Ellis

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Walter Seeman

Delegate

1 hrs/week

Milestones

1918

District Council Founded

1918

Established to represent carpenters and coordinate union activities across New York City and vicinity

1940

Federal Tax Recognition

1940

Received IRS ruling establishing tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(5) for labor organizations

2020

Leadership Transition

2020

Paul Capurso elected President and Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer after decades of service

2023

Revenue Growth

2023

Reached $42.8 million in annual revenue, reflecting expanded membership and bargaining strength

2025

Executive Leadership Change

2025

Paul Capurso elevated to Executive Secretary-Treasurer, leading strategic expansion and contractor relations

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Adam Harkin Trustee 40.00 hrs/week · $195,966

Jeremy Milin Trustee 39.75 hrs/week · $185,712

Phillip Fiorentino Trustee 39.75 hrs/week · $181,688

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.8M

Highest Paid

$432K

Joseph Geiger

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Joseph Geiger	Executive DIR.	$278,926	$152,881	$431,807	38
Paul Capurso	President	$251,465	$141,347	$392,812	30
David Caraballoso	Vice President	$231,069	$138,292	$369,361	38
Martin Lydon	Delegate	$200,061	$123,201	$323,262	40
Adam Harkin	Trustee	$195,966	$123,239	$319,205	40
Anthony Madaio	Delegate	$195,564	$120,097	$315,661	40
Edward Carey	Delegate	$184,842	$120,647	$305,489	40
Denis Pupovic	Conductor	$186,984	$118,052	$305,036	40
Phillip Fiorentino	Trustee	$181,688	$118,391	$300,079	39.75
Jeremy Milin	Trustee	$185,712	$111,628	$297,340	39.75
Glenn Hatcher	Delegate	$178,904	$118,217	$297,121	40
Stephen Mccann	Council REP	$177,186	$117,488	$294,674	40
Robert Villalta	Delegate	$176,930	$116,401	$293,331	40
Martin Tuozzo	Council REP	$175,650	$116,139	$291,789	40
Carl Zanchelli	Delegate	$174,539	$117,020	$291,559	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Joseph Geiger	EXEC.SEC.TREAS.	$284,034	$145,250	$429,284	38
Edward Mcwilliams	Delegate	$260,298	$138,594	$398,892	30
Paul Capurso	President	$230,942	$126,770	$357,712	30
John Sheehy	Trustee	$215,833	$120,057	$335,890	40
Martin Lydon	Delegate	$198,524	$116,245	$314,769	40
Jeremy Milin	Trustee	$192,243	$113,195	$305,438	40
Thomas Mckeon	Delegate	$182,465	$122,097	$304,562	40
David Caraballoso	Vice President	$179,620	$124,182	$303,802	38
Berman Barry	Council REP	$185,034	$118,309	$303,343	40
Anthony Madaio	Delegate	$188,244	$114,393	$302,637	40
Edward Carey	Delegate	$187,564	$112,036	$299,600	40
Denis Pupovic	Conductor	$187,162	$112,077	$299,239	40
Gerald Matthews	Delegate	$184,876	$112,015	$296,891	40
John Montgomery	Delegate	$183,636	$112,036	$295,672	40
Mangito Fowlkes	Delegate	$178,112	$111,136	$289,248	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Joseph Geiger	EXEC.SEC.TREAS.	$288,566	$143,489	$432,055	38
Edward Mcwilliams	Director - Organizing	$264,370	$135,526	$399,896	38
Michael Cavanaugh	Frmr Vice PRES	$262,856	$134,619	$397,475	38
Paul Capurso	President	$220,720	$122,152	$342,872	38
John Sheehy	Trustee	$215,662	$117,997	$333,659	39.75
Martin Lydon	DIR. Civil Service	$197,951	$113,114	$311,065	40
Joseph Dinapoli	Conductor	$192,964	$111,706	$304,670	40
Michael Rodin	Regional MGR Qns	$184,410	$112,093	$296,503	40
Barry Berman	Council REP	$182,919	$109,020	$291,939	40
Jeremy Milin	Trustee	$179,836	$109,587	$289,423	39.75
Matthew Walker	Director Of Operations	$259,907	$24,463	$284,370	38
Daniel Walcott	Director	$204,528	$79,020	$283,548	40
Bernard Brady	Manager	$186,603	$88,868	$275,471	40
Phillip Fiorentino	Warden	$142,612	$98,519	$241,131	40
David Caraballoso	VP - Pro Tem	$134,357	$97,424	$231,781	38

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Joseph Geiger	EXEC.SEC.TREAS.	$283,373	$142,560	$425,933	38
Michael Cavanaugh	Vice President	$259,090	$134,597	$393,687	38
Edward Mcwilliams	Director - Organizing	$256,920	$134,362	$391,282	38
John Sheehy	Trustee	$206,210	$115,606	$321,816	4.75
Daniel Walcott	DIR. Of Pac	$197,182	$112,852	$310,034	32
Paul Capurso	President	$194,366	$113,314	$307,680	38
Joseph Dinapoli	Conductor	$185,278	$108,073	$293,351	40
Michael Rodin	Regional Manager	$176,138	$108,489	$284,627	40
Daniel Dunbar	Council REP	$174,527	$107,227	$281,754	40
Brady Bernard	Manager Area Stand	$173,577	$107,261	$280,838	40
Matthew Walker	Director Of Operations	$256,299	$24,263	$280,562	38
Martin Lydon	DIR. Civil Service	$135,441	$110,785	$246,226	40
Phillip Fiorentino	Warden	$141,433	$89,657	$231,090	40
James Ellis	Trustee	$13,900	—	$13,900	4.75
James Noonan	Former Trustee	$13,725	—	$13,725	4.75

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Joseph Geiger	EXEC.SEC.TREAS.	$285,513	$142,403	$427,916	38
Michael Cavanaugh	Vice President	$258,444	$134,523	$392,967	38
Edward Mcwilliams	Director - Organizing	$246,609	$132,848	$379,457	38
Graham Mchugh	Fmr. President	$195,541	$118,466	$314,007	38
Daniel Walcott	DIR. Of Pac	$198,163	$111,873	$310,036	32
John Sheehy	Trustee	$193,651	$113,909	$307,560	4.75
Paul G Capurso	Lead Regional MGR.	$194,839	$110,740	$305,579	40
Joseph Dinapoli	Conductor	$184,898	$107,525	$292,423	40
William P Lacey	Civil Service DIR.	$187,475	$99,504	$286,979	40
Michael Rodin	Regional Manager	$176,009	$107,483	$283,492	40
Matthew Walker	Director Of Operations	$255,109	$24,463	$279,572	38
Phillip Fiorentino	Warden	$135,728	$92,973	$228,701	40
David Pie	Inspector General	$178,480	—	$178,480	40
James Ellis	Trustee	$15,650	—	$15,650	4.75
James Noonan	Trustee	$15,475	—	$15,475	4.75

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(212) 366-7500

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395 Hudson St New York, NY 10014

New York City & Vicinity District

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Union Oversight

Contract Negotiation

Jurisdictional Enforcement

Legislative Action

Programs and Initiatives

Collective Bargaining

Jurisdictional Protection

Union Coordination

Labor Advocacy

Team & Leadership

Paul Capurso

David Caraballoso

Adam Harkin

Matthew Walker

Judy Montreuil

Joseph Geiger

Martin Lydon

Anthony Madaio

Denis Pupovic

Edward Carey

Richard Green

Glenn Hatcher

Michael Odenthal

Stephen McCann

Robert Villalta

Martin Tuozzo

Carl Zanchelli

Brian McLaughlin

Mangito Fowlkes

Michael Piccirillo

Matthew Angelletta

Louis Norelli

Joseph DeFilippo

Joseph Reilly

Robert Forster

Christopher Sorensen

James Smith

Christopher Ulrich

Andrew Monje

Cristian Batres-Zelaya

Michael Vastarelli

Reynaldo Candelario

Paul DeSilva

Anthony Belisario

Thomas Ryan

Rosario Mirabella

Christopher Sommese

Donald Foley

Edward Horn

Daniel Delucca

David Armstrong

David Stewart

Dennis Olenick

Gary Vite

Joseph Schmid

Nicky Morello

Samantha Martin

Samuel Caraballoso

Omar Rodriguez

Anthony Kelly

Christopher Ortiz

Christopher Tantillo

Daniel Murray

Denise Echevarria

Frederick Lawson

Georgel Ionita

Lingmei Garcia

Mario Salguero

Maya Pressie

Michael Teta

Miguel Martinez

Patrick Corcoran

Pedro Fontanez

Rafael Pena

Ralph Vincenty

Shaun Campbell