After more than 20 years as a journeyman electrician, Kenny Lucas is taking on new challenges as the president/organizer for IBEW Local 64. He’s adjusting from life on job sites to helping manage about 430 union members. He’s responsible for building and monitoring membership and leading union meetings. Lucas also stays aware of what’s happening […]
Over the last three years, Scott Satterlee held top positions with IBEW Local 64. He first served as president and membership development, then as business manager for almost two years. Now, his latest career jump is to IBEW International representative for business development. He started the new position in October 2023. He’ll cover the 4th […]
NECA-IBEW Electricians donated money to Brightside Project in Salem to help meet the most urgent community needs in East Palestine. Checks from the Youngstown and Warren LMCCs were delivered to executive director and founder Scott Lewis and his daughter and co-director Lisa Wallace. Brightside Project is a non-profit whose primary mission is to help children […]
Applications are being accepted for the NECA-IBEW Electricians’ LMCC Scholarship at Youngstown State University. This scholarship is for YSU students who have an affiliation with IBEW Local 64 or a signatory electrical contractor in the Mahoning Valley. The deadline to apply is May 1. You can apply online here. Preference is given to students pursuing […]
The busy local real estate market fueled a notable increase in residential electrical work for the region’s union electrical contractors in 2022. Combined with a record-manhours workload on the commercial side, the NECA-IBEW Electricians wore through a few toolbelts last year. In 2023, while the residential side will still remain steady, any type of interest […]
It is no secret that careers in the building trades are hot. Locally, IBEW Local 64 and IBEW Local 573 need electricians to complete local residential and commercial projects. With “good earning potential and excellent job growth prospects,” a career as an electrician has been ranked the top career choice in the skilled trades for […]
IBEW Local 64 values supporting those in need during the holiday season. The Youngstown-based union of electricians presented a monetary donation to a local non-profit, YWCA Mahoning Valley in November. Scott Satterlee, business manager of IBEW Local 64 said, “Giving back to the community in any capacity is something the union is grateful to be […]
As a new wave of technology strikes the globe, one industry is taking proactive steps to make sure everyone is ready ahead of the storm. Several journeyman electricians from the NECA IBEW Mahoning Valley chapter have completed an electric vehicle infrastructure training program, or EVITP. Mark Gentile of MG Electric, Eric Hassen of Tri-Area Electric […]
At just 30 years old, Scott Satterlee is being recognized for his role with IBEW Local 64. The electrical worker union’s business manager, along with colleagues and friends, attended the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals 25 Under 35 awards dinner at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown as a nominee; the only building trades representative being honored. He’s […]
Just into his 30s, Scott Satterlee is already making a name for himself. It was recently announced that the IBEW Local 64 (Youngstown) business manager has been nominated for the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals 25 Under 35 award. “It was unexpected, but I’m grateful to be nominated,” Satterlee said. He was nominated by Matt Wilson, […]