IBEW Local 1837 Members Elect Officers, Representatives and Convention Delegates

IBEW Local 1837 logo with raised fist emblem by IBEW 1837

June 17, 2011 – Union officers and representatives including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Business Manager, Executive Board Representatives for each of the 11 units, and delegates to the IBEW International Convention were elected this month. Ballots were counted this morning at our Manchester, Maine office.

Dick Rogers was elected to his first term as Financial Secretary and Business Manager of the Local.

Raymond A. Colello was re-elected as President of the Local for another 3-year term. Vice President Bill Tarallo and Recording Secretary Pamela Paquette were also re-elected to 3-year terms. Former Unit #3 Executive Board Representative Kerry Guptill was elected to her first term as our Local Treasurer, replacing Donald Leighton, who recently retired from Central Maine Power.

The Business Manager and President both serve as delegates to the International Convention which will be held this September in Vancouver. Other delegates elected to represent our Local at the Convention are: Bill Dunn, Kerry R. Guptill, Pamela J. Paquette, and Bill Tarallo.

The newly-elected Executive Board includes:

Unit #1-Dover, NH: Donald M. Palmer

Unit #2-Manchester, NH: Anthony Sapienza

Unit #3-Laconia, NH: Arthur Cornelissen, Jr.

Unit #4-Berlin, NH: Barry A. Crawford

Unit #5-Keene, NH: William “Bill” DeMotta

Unit #6-Portland, ME: Bryan Ripley

Unit #7-Lewiston, ME: Raymond H. Boyle, Jr,

Unit #8-Augusta, ME: Michelle Crocker

Unit #9-Waterville, ME: Christopher Guppy

Unit #10-Bangor, ME: Jeffrey Linscott

Unit #11-Presque Isle, ME: Patrick S. Cote.

The final vote tally for each candidate is listed in the “Members Only” section of our Union Website. You must log in with a “Website Membership” in order to view this content. Sign up now for a Website Membership or call the Union Office for more information at 207-623-1030.

About IBEW Local 1837

IBEW Local 1837 represents a diverse group of skilled professionals across Maine and New Hampshire, providing strong advocacy, training, and support for workers in utilities, broadcasting, and other essential industries. With a commitment to workplace safety, fair contracts, and community engagement, the union empowers members to make a meaningful impact in their workplaces and beyond. Through solidarity, IBEW Local 1837 strengthens the voice of working people and the services that power our region.

Maine

P.O. Box 457
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 623-1030

New Hampshire

84 Bay Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 743-1652

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