Kinsey M. Robinson was formerly the International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, which has 25,000 members working throughout the United States in the industrial and commercial sectors of the construction industry. During his tenure, he was responsible for the financial operations in the Washington, D.C. headquarters and 86 local offices located in 47 states.
Mr. Robinson was unanimously elected International Secretary-Treasurer in 1985 and on four successive occasions. As International Secretary-Treasurer, he placed a strong emphasis on developing quality auditing procedures and internal controls for local unions and has fostered strong relationships with contractor groups and associations to provide members with comprehensive pensions and health care. As Trustee of the National Roofing Industry Pension Plan, he worked diligently to dramatically improve Plan design and benefits covering 31,000 participants; during his time as Trustee, Plan assets have risen from $100 million to over $1 billion.
Mr. Robinson began his roofing career in Spokane, Washington, graduating from Local 189's apprenticeship program in 1968. In 1969 he was elected to the Local's Executive Board and three years later was elected Recording-Secretary. In March 1974 he was elected Business Manager of Local 189, a position he held until his appointment as International Representative in 1982.
In April 2006, Mr. Robinson was elected to the position of International President. In that position he has continued to emphasize organizing, market development and labor/management relations.
He is married to the former Mona Lynn Nagle, a pediatric nurse. They split their time between Spokane, Washington and Upper Marlboro, Maryland outside Washington, D.C.