Treasurer Robert (Toby) McDonough

Robert (Toby) McDonough has been working in the Local One jurisdiction for the past 25 years. He is a third generation stagehand whose Grandfather received his Union Card from Local One in 1917. The McDonough family currently spans four generations in our Local.

Toby received a Bachelor's Degree from the Adelphi University School of Business in 1983. His Major was Finance with a Minor in Management. He is also a New York State General Real Estate Appraiser. This Professional Designation allows him to appraise any Residential or Commercial property in the State of New York.

Toby was voted in as Financial Secretary in May of 2001. He served the Union proudly for six years. Due to the untimely death of Treasurer Donald B. Kleinschmidt in February 2007, Toby was appointed Acting Treasurer. In May of the same year, Toby ran unopposed for the position of Treasurer and was voted in by the membership on May 6th, 2007.

He is married with four children: Matthew, Bobby, Christian and Jillian. He and his wife Joanne have been happily married for the past 20 years.

Toby gives all the credit for any and all his success in his life to his father, Thomas A. McDonough, who passed away July 22nd, 1995. "He was my hero, my friend and mentor. He told me that education is something they can never take away from you; never make fun of someone else's religion...they may have the right one and finally; always get the last word in when arguing with your wife........Yes Dear." He was also the very first MVP of the Broadway Show League. Obviously, an impossible act to follow.

Contact:
Phone: 212-333-2500, Ext. 128; Cell: 516-238-4625; e-mail: tmcdonough@iatse-local1.org.