John Ballantyne Appointed Chief Compliance Officer

The New York City District Council of Carpenters announces the appointment of John Ballantyne as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).  Mr. Ballantyne brings a wealth of over 25 years experience both in the field and as an officer in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.  His new role as CCO will be to assist our District Council to end misconduct within its ranks by establishing an effective, comprehensive program for monitoring the District Council’s operations.

Brother Ballantyne’s new responsibilities entail ensuring implementation and operation of an effective compliance and ethics program.  Among other duties, Brother Ballantyne will identify any deficiencies’ or necessary improvements in the Compliance and Ethics Program, assess the risk of criminal activity facing the District Council and oversee training with respect to this Program.

While under trusteeship, this unique position shall report to a committee on certain matters including the effectiveness of the Compliance and Ethics Program.  The CCO will be assisted as necessary by the Inspector General.

As foreman and superintendent, Brother Ballantyne has a proven track record of leadership with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.   Mr. Ballantyne began his career nearly three decades ago at Local Union 15’s Carpentry Apprentice Program and has risen through the ranks from delegate, Executive Board member, Trustee, Director of Organizing to his present position of President of the New Jersey Regional Council of Carpenters and Assistant Supervisor of the New York City District Council of Carpenters.  In addition, he is Trustee on both New Jersey and New York City Carpenters Fund.  Brother Ballantyne was actively involved in the merger of four Councils in New Jersey in to one statewide Council, he assisted in chartering Local 39 and was a vital player in collective bargaining committees in New Jersey and New York.