Board Members

James F. Bruckner
Director

Financial Investments, Insurance and
Employee Evaluation Committee


Jim Bruckner is a fourth generation plumber and plumbing contractor heading Charles F. Bruckner & Son which was established by his great grandfather in 1890.

Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Mr. Bruckner joined the company in 1971 working on a summer permit. While completing his degree at Western Illinois University Jim worked summers as a plumber for the family company. Following graduation in 1975 with a B.S. in finance, he started his plumbing apprenticeship in 1976 and earned his journeyman’s license in 1981. In 2004, Jim received his contractor’s license and was appointed president of the reputable company.

Mr. Bruckner was a member of Plumbers’ Local 130 from 1976 to 2004 and is currently a member of the Contractors Association. Elected director of the Plumbing Council in December 2006, Jim currently serves on the Finance Committee.

Jim and his wife Kathy currently live in Western Springs and have three adult children. Cliff, his oldest, is currently enrolled in Local 130’s apprenticeship program, continuing the long family tradition.

In his free time, Jim enjoys fishing, hunting, and shooting sporting clays.