Assistant Business Managers

Eastern Region ABM

Ken Lilley

Ken has been a proud member of Local Union 669 since 1997. In 2008, he was elected to the Finance Committee, representing the Eastern Region, where he served with dedication for two full terms until 2014. That same year, he advanced to the role of Business Agent for District 19, covering Eastern New York. In 2025, Ken was appointed Assistant Business Manager for the Eastern Region, continuing his commitment to serving the union and its members.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ken is an avid New York Yankees fan. He enjoys spending his free time hunting, fishing, and playing golf, along with participating in a variety of other sports. Above all, Ken treasures time with his loving wife and their two wonderful children, making family a top priority whenever possible.

Western Region ABM

Steven Purdy

Steven started his fire sprinkler career in 1995 in Portland, Oregon. He spent 18 years in the field, mostly in the Oregon & Washington area, along with a 5-year stint in Las Vegas between 1999 and 2004. In 2013, Steven became a Business Agent in District 1 and was elected 10 years later (2023) to Assistant Business Manager of the West Region. Steven has served on many different boards and committees within the UA Pipe Trades, Building Trades, and NFPA.

When not at work, Steven enjoys time at home with his wife and two boys. He enjoys camping, golfing, fishing, hunting, and watching college football.

Central Region ABM

Gene Stevens

Gene has been a union Sprinkler Fitter for 29 years. He started as a Business Agent in July of 2017. When he isn’t working, he can be found volunteering at his local Fire Dept. as the Fire Chief. He enjoys spending time outside hunting, golfing, camping, and traveling with family and friends.

Southern Region ABM

Richard A. Beckham

Richard has been a member of Local 669 since 1989 and has served as the District 7 Business Agent since 2011. Before becoming an Agent, Richard worked as a Special Assignment Organizer in 2006, served as a Southern Region Finance Committee member from 2007 to 2008, and became an Organizer in 2008.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three kids, and their two dogs. Richard’s daughter is in college, and his two sons are apprentices in the Local 669 Apprentice Program.