IBEW 1245 Organizing Stewards are appointed by the Business Manager and President to advance the union’s leadership program and organizing activities. The position was created by the Executive Board in 2013 and is currently in its tenth year.
Organizing Stewards dedicate time and energy to IBEW 1245’s organizing activities and campaigns, and recruit and mobilize others to join them, working closely with the team of IBEW 1245 Staff Organizers.
Meet the 1245 Organizing Staff:

2023 IBEW 1245 Organizing Staff, from left: Melissa Echeverria, Assistant Business Manager Rene Cruz Martinez, Rick Thompson, and Charlotte Stevens
Meet the Organizing Stewards:
Georgette Carrillo
Alex Abrego
Dan Dougherty
Danielle Bonds
Jeff Munoz
Kristen Rasmussen
Hugo Ramirez
David Palmer
Michael Bowers
Luz Rivera-Nunez
Ruth Bailey
Clerical at Large of PG&E, Central Area: Julie Gonzalez
Candace Justice
John Sleuter
Serena Moss
Valarie Moralez
Natalie Villanueva
Dawn Akolo
Luz Vargas Garcia
Maria Renteria
Ruben Hernandez
Jim Baker
LaDrena Gunn-Swangin
Ashley Soria
Jesse Hoch
Ellen 'Lanie' Richardson
Derrick Maynard
Kevin Krummes
Alicia Rivas
Ricardo Hernandez
Joseph Loc Hoang
Felicia Lynch
Andrew Hernandez
Foster Goree
Mona McCarthy
Jim Lappin
Dionicio Martinez
Inez Hernandez
Nilda Holguin
Leo Ramirez
Teresa Aguilar
Griselda Fernandez
John Hoang
Vickie Borst
John Wilson
Mike Scafani
Ramona Garcia
Patricia Moreno
Juan Montoya
Dahlila Grayson
Greg Kestel
Monique Mendoza
Victor Barajas
Bill Wallace
Brandon Fosselman
Danielle Bradley
Charlene Peele
David Ly
Alvin Dayoan
Rachel Segale
Kurene 'KT' Turner
Steve Marcotte
Rita Weisshaar
Rafael Burgos Jr
Ken Rawles
Bob Vieira
Rocio Gianelli
Serrita Jackson
Brenda Balcazar
Kathie Preston
Ron Borst
Lorenso Arciniega
Ashley Precissi
Tamara Cacuyog
Sandra Cisneros
Nikki Neal
Vashawn Perkins
Irrigation Districts: Rodrigo Flores
Veronica Rivera-Avilez
Cristian Escobar
Gabrielle Baker
Laquania 'Q' Thompson
Daniel Morrison
Joshua Facht
Jennifer Adams
Marilyn Jade Phillips
Donyale Davis
Nicole Frazier
Noe Rodriguez
Tim Neal
Aileen Zuehlke
Emilio Sanchez
Ivan Pereda
Arnaldo Lizarraga
Criteria for Appointment
- A commitment to the ideals of the union and IBEW 1245’s organizing agenda;
- Team player who works closely with IBEW 1245’s organizing team;
- Energy, enthusiasm, exemplary work ethic, respect of co-workers;
- Desire and commitment to take on an active role within the local on paid time as well as on their own time;
- Willingness and proven track record of recruiting other members to participate in organizing activities.
Activities of an Organizing Steward
Organizing Stewards are members who contribute to building the local union and the labor movement, and participate in:
- Trainings;
- IBEW 1245 campaigns, such as contract campaigns, organizing drives, educational outreach, team building;
- Political campaigns prioritized by IBEW 1245, such as labor-related state initiatives, local elections, and Central Labor Council efforts on behalf of labor-endorsed candidates;
- Solidarity campaigns, such as efforts to support Walmart workers, and key labor battles in other states (in recent years these have included Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Alaska and Illinois);
- Community action, such as Earth Day, Charity Bowl, IBEW unit support for charitable activities;
- Special events that educate and mobilize our members and the larger community to support worker organization and recognition of workers’ rights and dignity.
Recruitment
Prospective organizing stewards will be identified by Business Representatives, Organizing Staff and other Organizing Stewards. Members are also encouraged to express interest to their Business Representative or co-workers already involved. Once identified, candidates will be vetted by their Business Representative in consultation with the Organizing Staff, using the criteria mentioned above.
Training
Organizing Stewards will participate in regular trainings, seminars, campaigns and online education.
Appointment
Just as in the case of Shop Stewards and Safety Stewards, Organizing Stewards are appointed positions. Formal appointment will be executed by IBEW 1245 Business Manager and President at the recommendation of the organizing staff in consultation with Business Representatives. For more information, contact our staff organizers.
Check out this video from 2014 to learn more about the organizing stewards and their work.