Damian Petti has served on the General Executive Board since 2003. A native of Canada, Mr. Petti has worked in the entertainment industry as a technical director, production stage manager, sound technician, lighting designer and motion picture grip. In 1998, Petti was elected President of Calgary-based Local 212, a position he holds today. Petti graduated from the Mount Royal University theatre program with a specialization in production and has continued his studies at the University of Calgary.

Petti is currently a founding Director of the IATSE Canada Health Plan (ICHP) and also serves as an original committee member of the Canadian Entertainment Industry Retirement Plan (CEIRP). Damian is also a member of the IATSE Disaster Response team. In 2015, Petti became a Vice President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, a position he retains today.