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About SMART 27

Trust Fund Trustees

Representing years of knowledge and service, our Trustees manage each fund with professionalism and accountability.

Committed to Protecting Your Future

Trustees of SMART Local 27

Our Trustees provide responsible oversight and experienced leadership across all Local 27 benefit funds.
Their commitment ensures transparency, stability, and long-term protection for every member.

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HEALTH & WELFARE FUND TRUSTEES

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Christopher W. George
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Matthew Johnson
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Larry Pullen
Richard Bonner
Vince Spiezio

ANNUITY FUND TRUSTEES

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Christopher W. George
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Johnnie Whittington
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John Espinos
Derick Eastman
Chris Bonner
Craig Karnowski

SUB FUND TRUSTEES

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Christopher W. George
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Matthew Johnson
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Larry Pullen
Craig Karnowski
Chris Bonner

EDUCATION FUND TRUSTEES

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Christopher W. George
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Matthew Johnson
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Johnnie Whittington
Chris Bonner
Rich Bonner
Gerry Hogan III
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Visit the SMW Local 27 Office

SMW Local No. 27 Union and Funds Office


322 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 98. Take Route 195 West to Exit 31-B. As you exit, you will proceed down the exit ramp and come to a traffic light. Make a left at the light onto Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. We are two miles ahead on the right-hand side, just after you cross the railroad tracks.

SMW Local No. 27 Union Meeting

Manchester Fire House
Commenwealth Blvd.
Pine Lake Park
Manchester Twp., NJ 08753

Take Garden State Parkway to Exit 82A - which puts you on Route 37 West. Continue on Route 37 West for approximately 5 miles until you come to Commonwealth Blvd. Make a right onto Commonwealth Blvd. Approximately 1 mile down on the left is the Manchester Fire House.

Union meetings are once per month on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm except for August.

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