10/27/2026
Brian is representing Septic Check and Central Minnesota at the NOWRA Mega-Conference in Colorado this week, where he’s connecting with wastewater professionals from across the country.
You might notice he’s not in his usual work wear. His shirt is from , a social impact workwear brand made by tradies, for tradies. Their bold designs are made to start conversations about mental health in the blue-collar community.
Construction and trade workers have some of the highest su***de rates of any industry. The work is physically demanding, the hours are long, and the culture often says “tough it out.” TradeMutt’s mission is to make the invisible impossible to ignore.
Check in on your coworkers, your family, and your friends in the trades. A simple “how are you really doing?” can go a long way.