Terence M. “Terry” O'Sullivan is General President of the 840,000-member Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA). He previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ullico Inc. from May 2003 until August 2006. Mr. O'Sullivan is widely credited with the operational, financial and governance turnaround that restored Ullico to growth and profit.
To strengthen Ullico's finances, Mr. O'Sullivan streamlined company operations and drove a revenue recovery program that led to the company's return to profit. He was also a key voice in the company's decision to adopt the principles and standards of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, even though as a private company, Ullico is not subject to the regulations applied to public corporations.
Elected as General President of the Laborers’ Union in 2000, Mr. O'Sullivan led LiUNA to the forefront of the union movement, reshaping it into one of the most active, aggressive and progressive affiliates in North America. He previously served as Vice President and Regional Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Laborers' Union and as the Union's Chief of Staff and Assistant to the General President.
A long-time, vocal supporter and activist for Sinn Fein to secure peace, justice and a united Ireland, Mr. O’Sullivan is Executive Vice President of D.C. Friends of Ireland and President of New York Friends of Ireland.
A proud native of San Francisco, he joined LiUNA in 1974 and is a member of Local 1353 in Charleston, West Virginia.