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CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE

Future Opportunities EV's and New Innovations

Diversity Equity Inclusion

Safety & Training

Mental Health

Success

L/M

Apprenticeship Programs

2022 Spring Conference April 11-13, 2022 Albuquerque, N.M. opeiu8 afl-cio

Sandia Ballroom Event Center

Sandia Ballroom Event Center Western LAMPAC Map Meeting Rooms Are Located in the Sandia Ballroom Event Center

Spring Conference Agenda Challenges & Opportunities for the Future MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022: 7:30 a.m. Golf Practice 8:00 a.m. Golf Tournament—Sandia Golf Course (On Property) 12:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open—Lobby, Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Mental Health Safety Panel Panel Speakers: Marc Orr, NV Energy & IBEW Local 396 Retiree Shannon Skinner, NV Energy Lead Lineman & IBEW Local 396 President 4:30 p.m. Conference Registration Closed 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception & Golf Awards—(Heavy hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar)

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022: 7:00 a.m. Conference Registration Open 8:00 a.m. Union Breakfast / Management Breakfast 9:00 a.m. General Session Convenes 9:00 a.m. Timothy M. Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque—Welcome to New Mexico 9:30 a.m. Donnie Colston, Utility Director, IBEW—Legislative Update, Labor 10:00 a.m. Shawn Cooper, Senior Director Labor Relations, Edison Electric Institute—Legislative Update, Mgmt. 10:30 a.m. Morning Refreshment Break 10:45 a.m. Diversity Equity Inclusion Panel Panel Speakers: 11:30 a.m. Thank you Presentations for Tom Dalzell and Pat Lavin 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Fire Mitigation Panel Panel Speakers: Ahmad Ababneh, Vice President, Electric Ops, Projects & Construction, PG&E Kevin Geraghty, Chief Safety Officer and SVP, Electric Operations, San Diego Gas & Electric 1:45 p.m. Jonathan Weisgall, Vice President, Gov. Relations, Berkshire Hathaway Energy—Federal Update 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Refreshment Break 2:45 p.m. John Ashford, Hawthorne Group 3:45 p.m. Approx. Adjournment

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast—On Your Own (coffee and pastries served) 9:00 a.m. General Session 9:00 a.m. Remote Workers/Represented Workers Working From Home Panel Panel Speakers: Steve Crowell, Labor Director, Southern California Edison Matt Levy, Sr. Director, PG&E Bob Dean, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, IBEW Local 1245 10:00 a.m. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Panel: Panel Speakers: Travis Eri, Business Manager, IBEW Local 125 11:00 a.m. Apprenticeships and Creative Opportunities Panel 11:30 a.m. Sponsors and Vendors to Speak to Group 11:45 a.m. Giveaways Closing: Co-Chairman Breakfast Reports—Ryan Bellows, NV Energy and Travis Eri, IBEW Local 125 12:00 p.m. Approximate Adjournment

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About Western LAMPAC Western LAMPAC is an association made up of electric utilities and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) with a history of over 60 years of representing the mutual interests of its membership in matters related to public affairs affecting the utility industry. This membership includes over 20 IBEW local union organizations representing over 100,000 bargaining unit members who perform work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure a safe and reliable supply of energy to customers of the western utilities. The utilities involved are owned by either governmental entities or publicly traded companies with several million shareholders serving eleven western states covering approximately 35% of the geographical area of the contiguous continental United States. These utilities provide over 21 million residential and commercial customers with what has been historically a safe, economical, and dependable supply of energy that supports a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing population and economy. LAMPAC was formed as a cooperative venture among a number of utilities and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The membership is made up of regional IBEW officials, Business Managers and officials of the various union locals along with governmental affairs, labor relations and executive management employees of the participating electric utilities. The IBEW has been a major supporter of the group as a forum for their officials to mix with the influential executive management of the various companies. The following states are represented in the membership: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Hawaii, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. The formal mission of LAMPAC is to inform and educate its members on public affairs matters affecting them and to influence, where possible, the shaping of potential legislation. The informal mission of the organization is to promote positive labor and management relations through cooperative efforts. Meetings are held twice each year, once in the spring and again in the fall. The locations for meetings are rotated among the cities served by the member utilities. A portion of each meeting is dedicated also to promoting social interaction with such activities as receptions, dinners and golf outings. These events provide an excellent opportunity for members to network in an informal setting and to meet many of the speakers presenting at the meeting. Past speakers have included the following: local officials of the areas served, State Utility Commissioners, Chief Executive Officers and Vice Presidents of Utilities, IBEW Business Managers, Regional and International IBEW Officials, Federal, Regional and State Regulatory Officials, Industry Experts, State Governors, State Representatives and Senators, Officials of the Edison Electric Institute and in recent years, speakers have included the International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Attorney General of New Mexico, the Mayor of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, an Assembly Woman from the State of Nevada along with various IBEW, Utility and State officials. Western LAMPAC is a 503(c)6 not-for-profit organization EIN 20-2433542 P.O. Box 6414, Kent, WA. 98064 Phone: (206) 584-6515 www.westernlampac.org * kelliemcguire@westernlampac.org

Western LAMPAC Co-Chairs

Ryan Bellows, Vice President, Government & External Relations, NV Energy Co-Chair - Management Ryan Bellows joined NV Energy in 2010 as its Director of Labor Relations and Chief Negotiator. Prior to joining NV Energy, Mr. Bellows was in private practice at the McDonald Carano Wilson law firm in Reno, Nevada where he advised and trained some of Nevada’s largest employers on labor and employment issues. Mr. Bellows received his J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University where he served on the law review and graduated in the top 10% of his class. Mr. Bellows has received the highest “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a “Rising Star” by the publication Super Lawyers.

Travis Eri, Business Manager/Financial Sec., IBEW Local 125 Co-Chair - Labor Travis Eri is the Business Manager/Financial Secretary of IBEW local Union 125. Travis entered the Electrical industry in 1993, working in the Outside Line Construction Industry. After completing his Journeyman Lineman Apprenticeship in 1998 he went right to work as a Business Representative at Local 125. He has completed countless bargaining sessions and has led many of the grass roots efforts in his Local to improve safety in the industry.

Travis became the Business Manager in 2005 where he has cemented safety as the cornerstone of his leadership. Through many partnerships with NECA and other Utilities, Travis stays involved to discuss how safety and common interests can create an advantage for both the IBEW and the Union employers. Travis also takes pride in his work on the Line Construction Benefit Fund (LINECO) which provides medical coverage to over 43,000 workers in the construction industry across the United States. Outside of work Travis stays connected with local community athletics, and enjoying the outdoors with his wife and two grown daughters.

Welcome to the 2022 Spring Conference Ryan Bellows joined NV Energy in 2010 as its Director of Labor Relations and Chief Negotiator. Prior to joining NV Energy, Mr. Bellows was in private practice at the McDonald Carano Wilson law firm in Reno, Nevada where he advised and trained some of Nevada’s largest employers on labor and employment issues. Mr. Bellows received his J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University where he served on the law review and graduated in the top 10% of his class. Mr. Bellows has received the highest “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating from MartindaleHubbell and was named a “Rising Star” by the publication Super Lawyers.

Western LAMPAC Steering Committee

Thank You To Our Sponsors! Titanium- $8000+

IBEW Local 47 IBEW Local 1245 PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC

Platinum- $4000-$5000 Ferreira Power West IBEW Local 387 IBEW Local 77 Potelco, Inc.

Gold- $2000 - $3000

Asplundh Tree Expert Company Diversified Utility Services, Inc. Henkels & McCoy Makita Tools Southern California Edison Western Line Constructors Chapter, NECA

Thank You To Our Sponsors! Silver- $1000

Buckingham MFG Edison Electric Institute Northwest Line Constructors Chapter, NECA

Bronze- $500.00 Adams Financial Concepts K. McGuire Conferences & Events, LLC Tyndale USA Working Athlete

In-Kind IBEW Local Union 266 Milwaukee Tool Portland General Electric Salt River Project

Spring Conference Agenda Monday, April 11th 7:30 a.m. Golf Practice 8:00 a.m. Golf Tournament—Sandia Golf Course (On Property) 12:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open—Lobby, Sandia Ballroom C 3:00 p.m. Mental Health Safety Panel Panel Speakers: Marc Orr, NV Energy & IBEW Local 396 Retiree Shannon Skinner, NV Energy Lead Lineman & IBEW Local 396 President 4:30 p.m. Conference Registration Closed 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception & Golf Awards—(Heavy hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar)

Please join us for the Reception in Sandia Ballroom-D from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Mental Health Panel

MARC ORR NV ENERGY & IBEW LOCAL 396 RETIREE Shannon Skinner is currently a Lead Lineman working for NV Energy for the past 28 years. She is also the President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 396 located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shannon has been a member of the IBEW since 1984. She graduated her lines apprenticeship in 1991 from CalNevada. Shannon is a dynamic leader who practices honest and direct communication. She finds opportunities for collaboration and provides input to improve business processes that impact her, her co-workers and this involvement also benefits the Company. She is committed to finding creative solutions and common ground in order to serve the needs of the members but also to achieve a balance and align with the needs of the organization.

SHANNON SKINNER PRESIDENT, IBEW LOCAL 396 AND LEAD LINEMAN

She is an avid outdoorsman. She loves hunting, fishing and time with her family. She loves cooking for her crew and friends making delicious feasts after her hunting successes. Shannon has been asked to speak at many venues sharing her story of struggles and the eventual successes she has had with finding solutions to issues that plague both the Union and the Company. She believes in looking through the front window to see what opportunities lie ahead rather than spending time looking in a small rear view mirror looking back.

High Level Sponsors IBEW Local 77 IBEW Local 77 represents more than 8,000 men and women within the electrical industry. Our membership represents a variety of classifications, including: Journeyman Linemen, Journeyman Metermen, Journeyman Cablesplicers, Power Dispatchers, Customer Service Representatives, Call Center Responders, Protection Relay System Operators, Journeyman Substation Wiremen, and Journeyman Hydro Operators to name a few.

Ferreira Power West (FPW) is an electrical and civil construction company built on a foundation of integrity. We have experience and expertise in: Transmission, Distribution, Substations, Foundations and Storm Response. Our leadership has unparalleled experience in the power utility construction industry and our team possesses an in-depth knowledge and understanding of power operations in relation to market needs. We are a leader in the construction industry due to our proven track record of successful project execution, effective planning and emphasis on safety.

IBEW LOCAL 387 Our local stands for quality of life, protection of human rights, individual accountability, promotion of employment and job stability for all workers. We recognize that for our local to prosper and grow, so must our companies. Therefore, we will find ways to further the interests of our membership, our employees, our companies, and the public.

High Level Sponsors IBEW Local 47 The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 47 is one of the largest Local Unions within the IBEW. Their membership represents the Outside and Utility Branch of the IBEW with more than 10,000 members. IBEW Local 47 is located in Diamond Bar, California. Please contact IBEW Local 47 for more information at (909) 860-4239.

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IBEW 1245 is a union representing nearly 20,000 workers in the electric utility and related industries. Over the years, Local 1245 has organized hundreds of employers and contractors in the public and private sector. The members of Local 1245 stand on the shoulders of countless workers who fought for a safer workplace, a better standard of living, a voice on the job. We honor their memory by carrying on that fight.

Potelco was founded in 1965 as a private business in Sumner, Washington. We currently employ 1,100 people across 12 regional offices, and we provide comprehensive electric utility construction services. Our fleet operations are located in Puyallup, Washington and we have over 3,500 pieces of equipment. We are a full service professional organization fulfilling the needs our customers with integrity, industry leading safety, quality, innovation, and cost effective solutions.

High Level Sponsors

Since 1928 the Asplundh Tree Expert Co. has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing.

Founded in 1997, Diversified was recognized by ENR in 2009 as 8th in the nation for utility construction. Our recent annual revenues topped $120 million. Diversified has positioned itself to provide expertise in all facets of the electric utility industry with management and supervisory employees each averaging over 30 years of experience. Construction forces are fielded through the IBEW, allowing us to provide upwards of 50 working crews.

Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy, Inc., is a privately held infrastructure construction, design, and engineering contractor with a rich history of connecting the world’s strongest utility infrastructure networks. With roots as a tree-trimming and landscaping company, we are now a nationwide utility infrastructure contracting firm with more than 50 offices. We employ only the industry’s top workers who pride themselves on connecting with customers and helping them connect with the world.

High Level Sponsors

Fire Mitigation Panel Ahmad Ababneh was named Vice President of Major Projects and Programs in May 2019. In this role, Ababneh oversees all of PG&E's electric transmission and distribution major project’s design and construction; our asset inspections and maintenance programs; our longer-term grid resiliency initiatives and our system-wide vegetation management. Since joining PG&E in 2014, Ababneh has worked in various electric operations and engineering roles. Most recently, Ababneh was Senior Director of Electric Asset Management responsible for all aspects of the electric asset strategy and investment plans and led the implementation of key Smart Grid and technology programs. Prior to joining PG&E, Ababneh served in various engineering, consulting and leadership roles for Fortune 500 companies at Florida Power and Light, Entergy, Schlumberger, and GE.

AHMAD ABABNEH VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTRIC OPS, PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION, PG&E

Ababneh holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology, a Master of electrical engineering degree from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Business Administration degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Ababneh is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Kevin Geraghty is senior vice president of electric operations and chief safety officer for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), one of Sempra's regulated California utilities. As senior vice president of electric operations, Geraghty is responsible for all aspects of electric generation, transmission, distribution and substation operations, enterprise engineering and major capital projects. Geraghty has been in the gas and electric utility business for almost 35 years. Prior to joining San Diego Gas & Electric, he served as senior vice president, operations at NV Energy in Nevada. Geraghty holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

KEVIN GERAGHTY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTRIC OPERATIONS & CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

He recently joined the board of San Diego Habitat for Humanity and is a former board member of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Green Chips (a Las Vegas sustainability organization) and FIRST Robotics Nevada.

JOHN ASHFORD CHAIRMAN & CEO, HAWTHORN GROUP, LC

Once a country and western disc jockey, John Ashford is now Chairman and CEO of The Hawthorn Group, L.C., the international public affairs and public relations firm he founded nearly 30 years ago. Drawing on communications and public affairs experience gained in hundreds of successful candidate and corporate campaigns, Ashford now provides senior counsel to Hawthorn clients across the country and around the world. Recognized experts in crisis management, the firm is best known for its work in the energy, electric utility, healthcare, and consumer products industries. Raised in a small farm community, Ashford first appeared on the political scene in his native Missouri. When he was only 26 years old, the Kansas City Star had already called him a “political kingmaker.” After staff work on Capitol Hill for members of the U.S. House and Senate, Ashford spent a decade with the legendary political consultant Matt Reese. Together they worked in more than 200 campaigns around the world and pioneered the adaptation of political grassroots techniques to serve Fortune 500 companies.

Attending Missouri Valley College, where his father was a Hall-of-Fame football coach, John instead studied classics and ancient Greek, earning a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy. He received his Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is a member of the American Association of Political Consultants, The National Press Club, The Harvard Club, The International Churchill Society, the American Guild of Organists and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. He and his wife, Ivy Whitlatch, live in Alexandria, VA. He has two children, a son, 21 and a daughter, 20.

SHAWN COOPER SENIOR DIRECTOR LABOR RELATIONS, EEI

Shawn Cooper is the Senior Director for Labor Relations at the Edison Electric Institute, a prominent national trade association based in Washington D.C. that represents U.S. investor-owned energy companies. Shawn leads the industries efforts to work with organized labor in forming partnerships and alliances that will provide reliable, clean, and safe energy to the 220 million Americans served by its member companies, along with supporting legislation that will provide jobs to its more than one million workers, many of whom are members of organized labor. Shawn joined EEI in March of 2020 following a 39-year career at PG&E Corporation, where he held leadership positions in their local, state and federal government relations departments, along with their communications department, including a three year assignment as the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO of the company in the corporate headquarters. Shawn also served as the Press Secretary and Urban Affairs Specialist to Congressman Tony Coelho of California, and he was the Community Relations manager for Cleveland Outdoor Advertising.

Shawn received a Master of Arts degree in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from California State University of Sacramento. Additionally, he holds a certificate in Legislative Studies from Georgetown University.

JONATHAN M. WEISGALL VICE PRESIDENT, GOV. RELATIONS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY COMPANY

Jonathan Weisgall is Vice President for Government Relations for Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. He joined CalEnergy (Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s predecessor company) in 1993 as Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. Weisgall also serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies and vice chairman of the Geothermal Rising’s Policy Committee. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, where he has taught a seminar on energy issues since 1990 and recently received the Charles Fahy Distinguished Adjunct Professor Award as outstanding adjunct professor of the year. He has also guest lectured on energy issues at Stanford Law School, Haverford, and the Johns Hopkins Environmental Science and Policy Program and its School of Advanced International Studies. He is a member of the Lithium Valley Commission and has been named one of the top Washington, DC corporate lobbyists by The Hill since 2004.

Weisgall graduated from Columbia College and from Stanford Law School. He previously practiced law in Washington, D.C. at Covington & Burling, has written several law review articles, and has published articles in Legal Times, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Foreign Policy, Johns Hopkins SAIS Review, and The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

STEVEN CROWELL DIRECTOR, LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

Steven Crowell is a Director of Human Resource for Southern California Edison (SCE), an Edison International regulated California utility. SCE is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, delivering power to over 15 million customers in 50,000 squaremiles across central, coastal and Southern California employing over 13,000 employees. As the Chief Negotiator for SCE, Steven is responsible for managing multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements including all Wage and Working Conditions Agreements, Employee Pension and Welfare Plans, and Project Labor Agreements. Additionally, Steven oversees all aspects of SCE’s Human Resources Labor and Employee Relations teams, HR Policy compliance and investigations, Fitness for Duty Programs, Employee Engagement Programs, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution programs. Steven earned a Master’s degree in Law, from California Southern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Human Resources, combined with over 20 years of management experience designing and developing high performance teams.

He holds a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute, and Incident Command System (ICS) Certification from FEMA.

MAYOR TIM KELLER ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.

After a successful business career, Tim Keller refocused his professional life on tackling some of the biggest issues facing Albuquerque and New Mexico. Throughout his public service, from State Senator for the International District to New Mexico State Auditor to Mayor of Albuquerque, Tim has consistently challenged the status quo and developed a track record of real impact. Tim became Mayor on Dec. 1, 2017, after garnering 62 percent of the non-partisan election. Previously, Tim was elected twice to the State Senate in one of the most diverse districts in New Mexico, encompassing Albuquerque's International District. He rose to the position of Majority Whip and successfully sponsored dozens new laws. He also had the distinction of passing the most bipartisan sponsored legislation during his tenure. In 2014, Tim Keller was elected one of the youngest State Auditors in the country. He created the state’s first Government Accountability Office (GAO) and pushed the office to the forefront of the state’s most critical issues. Responsible for financial oversight of about 1,000 local governments, Tim championed a range of transparency efforts including highlighting billions in idle infrastructure funds,

exposing fraudulent actions by elected officials, rebutting the myth of scarcity and tackling the rape kit backlog. In addition to his public service, Tim spent fifteen years in the private sector, starting with fortune 500 companies and most recently helping Native American governmental financial operations. He also lived for several years in Cambodia where he ran the nation's first IT social enterprise focused on hiring land mine victims and other disadvantaged persons. Tim Keller was born and raised in Albuquerque and is an Eagle Scout and Kellogg Foundation Race Equity Fellow. Following graduation from St. Pius X High School, he attended the Notre Dame where he studied Art History. He then went on to earn an MBA with honors from the Harvard Business School.

DONNIE COLSTON DIRECTOR OF THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

Donnie Colston is the Director of the Utility Department for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The IBEW represents 775,000 workers in the electrical industry which encompasses nearly 240,000 Utility Workers for Investor Owned Utilities, Electric Cooperatives and Municipality across the United States and Canada. Donnie joined the IBEW International Staff in 2013, and is a thirty-eight (38) year IBEW member from Local 2100 in Louisville KY. He is a Utility Electrical Lineman that started in Transmission & Distribution construction and then went on to work as an Electric Troubleman for Louisville Gas & Electric. He served in several roles of leadership for his local including President/Business Manager, Chief Union Steward and Treasurer. Donnie has served as Director of Facilities for the Kentucky Department of Workers Claims, and then was appointed to KY Workers Compensation Nominating Commission for Administrative Law Judges.

Donnie also served as the National AFL-CIO KY Political Coordinator through several election cycles.

KEVIN GERAGHTY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTRIC OPERATIONS & CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

Diversity Equity Inclusion Panel

Moderated by Trudy Haszlauer, Labor Relations Mgr., NV Energy MARC ORR

SHANNON SKINNER

Marc Orr, NV Energy & IBEW Local 396 Retiree

Shannon Skinner, NV Energy Lead Lineman & IBEW Local 396 President