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Organizing Stewards

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.

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 staff organizers.  Organizing Stewards are a public face of IBEW 1245.

Meet the Organizing Stewards:

  • Dionicio Martinez

    Dionicio Martinez

  • Elias Escamilla

    Elias Escamilla

  • Ashley Soria

    Ashley Soria

  • Melissa Echeverria

    Melissa Echeverria

  • Mark Goodwin

    Mark Goodwin

  • Brandon Fosselman

    Brandon Fosselman

  • Inez Hernandez

    Inez Hernandez

  • Ruben Hernandez

    Ruben Hernandez

  • Bridgette Thomas

    Bridgette Thomas

  • Nilda Garcia

    Nilda Garcia

  •  Pedro Sandoval

    Pedro Sandoval

  • Georgette Carrillo

    Georgette Carrillo

  • Greg Kestel

    Greg Kestel

  • Bob Vieira

    Bob Vieira

  • Mike Avedesian

    Mike Avedesian

  • Serena Moss

    Serena Moss

  • Luz Garcia Vargas

    Luz Garcia Vargas

  • Joe Sanchez

    Joe Sanchez

  • Rachelle Rendon

    Rachelle Rendon

  • Danielle Bonds

    Danielle Bonds

  • Cinnamon Stafford

    Cinnamon Stafford

  • Eric Tracy

    Eric Tracy

  • Vanessa Mejia

    Vanessa Mejia

  • Ivan Pereda

    Ivan Pereda

  • Alex Abrego

    Alex Abrego

  • Rachel Ramirez

    Rachel Ramirez

  • Taf Gwarada

    Taf Gwarada

  • Julie Gonzalez

    Julie Gonzalez

  • Ladrena Gunn-Swangin

    Ladrena Gunn-Swangin

  • Sandra Cisneros

    Sandra Cisneros

  • Steve Marcotte

    Steve Marcotte

  • Anna Hernandez

    Anna Hernandez

  • Lhondin Tyra

    Lhondin Tyra

  • Osvaldo Rodriguez

    Osvaldo Rodriguez

  • Ashley Finley

    Ashley Finley

  • Leo Ramirez

    Leo Ramirez

  • Ricardo Hernandez

    Ricardo Hernandez

  •  Rita Weisshaar

    Rita Weisshaar

  • Emilio Sanchez

    Emilio Sanchez

  • Maria Renteria

    Maria Renteria

  •  Brian Huffman

    Brian Huffman

  • Marisa Nagore

    Marisa Nagore

  • Isaac Mazon

    Isaac Mazon

  • Brenda Balcazar

    Brenda Balcazar

  • Victor Barajas

    Victor Barajas

  • David Palmer

    David Palmer

  • Paul Vincent Gallon

    Paul Vincent Gallon

  • Kathie Preston

    Kathie Preston

  • Monique Mendoza

    Monique Mendoza

  • Dorine Shaner

    Dorine Shaner

  • Foster Goree

    Foster Goree

  • Donnyale Davis

    Donnyale Davis

  • David Jensen

    David Jensen

  • Rodrigo Flores

    Rodrigo Flores

  • Alvin Dayoan

    Alvin Dayoan

  • Marilyn Phillips

    Marilyn Phillips

  • Andrew Garcia

    Andrew Garcia

  • Kristen Rasmussen

    Kristen Rasmussen

  • Marintia Gonzalez-Ulloa

    Marintia Gonzalez-Ulloa

  • Joanne Viloria-McGrath

    Joanne Viloria-McGrath

  • Kim Camatti

    Kim Camatti

  • Linda (Mila) Diaz

    Linda (Mila) Diaz

  • Arnaldo Lizarraga

    Arnaldo Lizarraga

  • Jim Baker

    Jim Baker

  • Mona McCarthy

    Mona McCarthy

  • Luz Rivera-Nunez

    Luz Rivera-Nunez

  • Charlene Peele

    Charlene Peele

  • Jesse Hoch

    Jesse Hoch

  • Thomas Mora

    Thomas Mora

  • Oswaldo Guzman

    Oswaldo Guzman

  • Joseph Stewart

    Joseph Stewart

  • Carlos Hernandez

    Carlos Hernandez

  • Vashawn Perkins

    Vashawn Perkins

  •  Jim Lappin

    Jim Lappin

  • Jerico Jimenez

    Jerico Jimenez

  • Greg Simmons

    Greg Simmons

  • Felicia Lynch

    Felicia Lynch

  • Kevin Krummes

    Kevin Krummes

  • Alfredo Ramirez

    Alfredo Ramirez

  • Kurene Turner

    Kurene Turner

  • Jaspreet Kaur

    Jaspreet Kaur

  • Veronica Rivera-Avilez

    Veronica Rivera-Avilez

  • Gabrielle Baker

    Gabrielle Baker

  • Melissa Fernandez

    Melissa Fernandez

  • Laquania Thompson

    Laquania Thompson

  • Trent Twisselman

    Trent Twisselman

  • Joseph Loc Hoang

    Joseph Loc Hoang

  • Darla West

    Darla West

  • Brittany Santana

    Brittany Santana

  • Cynthia Lopez

    Cynthia Lopez

  • John Sleuter

    John Sleuter

  • Patrick McCarl

    Patrick McCarl

  • Alex Presting

    Alex Presting

  • Hugo Ramirez

    Hugo Ramirez

  • John Wilson

    John Wilson

  • Ron Borst

    Ron Borst

  • Latoya Carter

    Latoya Carter

  • Dean

    Dean "Red" Ohlen

  • Charlotte Stevens

    Charlotte Stevens

  • Patricia Moreno

    Patricia Moreno

  • Theresa Hernandez

    Theresa Hernandez

  • David Ly

    David Ly

  • Ruth Bailey

    Ruth Bailey

  • Bill Wallace

    Bill Wallace

  • Mike Scafani

    Mike Scafani

  • Vickie Borst

    Vickie Borst

  • Anjanette Jones

    Anjanette Jones

  • Anthony Seemster

    Anthony Seemster

  • Andrew Hernandez

    Andrew Hernandez

  • Cory Alves

    Cory Alves

  • Candace Koff

    Candace Koff

  • Tammie Sullivan

    Tammie Sullivan

  • Michael Patterson

    Michael Patterson

  • Ken Rawles

    Ken Rawles

  • Jasmine Williams

    Jasmine Williams

  • Aileen Zuehlke

    Aileen Zuehlke

  • Griselda Fernandez

    Griselda Fernandez

  • Teresa Hinojosa

    Teresa Hinojosa

  • Zavi Heiland

    Zavi Heiland

  • Nikki Neal

    Nikki Neal

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.

IBEW 1245 Staff Organizers

Rene Cruz-Martinez, Eileen Purcell, and Fred Ross

Check out this video from 2014 to learn more about the organizing stewards and their work.

 

 

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