About

History, leadership, and the work Local 602 represents

IBEW Local 602 was chartered in Amarillo in 1911. The Local serves electricians, linemen, operators, mechanics, technicians, groundmen, and related workers across West Texas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and parts of New Mexico.

History

Chartered in Amarillo in 1911

Local 602 was chartered in Amarillo in 1911. Local records also reference acceptance under President McNulty in November 1914 and a March 1927 recharter to accept B/A members.

In November 1999, Local Unions 460 Midland and 850 Lubbock were amalgamated into Local 602. The combined Local now covers 67 counties and 84,512 square miles.

Jurisdiction and identity

Local 602 at a glance

  • Work covered Inside construction, outside construction, utility, maintenance, and related electrical infrastructure work.
  • What members use Current jobs, sign-book guidance, apprenticeship links, office documents, and clear contact information.
  • What this page covers Public summaries of jurisdiction, covered work, governance, leadership, and featured media.
Jurisdiction and work

Serving West Texas and the surrounding region

These summaries are provided for public orientation. Current bylaws, working agreements, posted notices, and official Local 602 records control when formal requirements or procedures apply.

Who we represent

Electrical workers across the Local 602 jurisdiction

Local 602 represents electricians, linemen, operators, mechanics, technicians, groundmen, and related workers across 67 counties and 84,512 square miles in West Texas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and parts of New Mexico.

Member services

Dispatch, employment tools, and member resources

Members and applicants use Local 602 resources for dispatch information, available-for-work list sign-in, re-sign guidance, apprenticeship links, continuing education resources, benefits links, and office help.

This public site includes Local 602 static resource pages and dashboard-managed content for current site content, events, jobs, staff, contact information, downloads, and resource-card links.

Offices

Amarillo, Lubbock, and Midland

The Amarillo hall is located at 200 S. Fannin St. in Amarillo. Local 602 also lists offices in Lubbock and Midland for member and applicant access across the jurisdiction.

General inquiries should use the secure contact form or call the appropriate office; no public general office email is published on this public site.

Leadership and governance

Officers, staff, and Executive Board

Local 602 is led by elected officers, business representatives, organizers, office staff, and an Executive Board. The roster below reflects the Local 602 officer, staff, and board listing.

Members should contact the hall for official governance questions, bylaws, working agreements, or records requests.

Featured media

Life and work around Local 602

Featured media can highlight Local 602 training, outreach, meetings, community events, and other public-facing union moments.

Leadership and office

People members can reach

Use the staff cards below to find names, titles, and points of contact for the office team.

Business Manager

Mike Andrade

Principal officer responsible for organizing jurisdiction, employer relations, and protecting Local 602 jurisdiction.

Assistant Business Manager - Operations/Dispatch

Nick Trevino

Maintains job boards and referral operations; reports to the Business Manager.

Xcel Utility Representative

Chris Thorne

Services members employed at Xcel Energy and maintains employer relations.

Xcel Utility Representative

Drew McAvoy

Services members employed at Xcel Energy and maintains employer relations.

Assistant Business Manager (Lubbock Office)

Jon Rodriguez

Manages the Lubbock division office and services members in the Lubbock area.

Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Morgan Jones

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Dalan Blevins

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Brandon Stone

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Outside Membership Development Coordinator

Jeff Johnson

Supports outside membership development and electrical utility jurisdiction.

Outside Membership Development Coordinator

Jeremy Strange

Supports outside membership development and electrical utility jurisdiction.

Outside Membership Development Coordinator

Josh McVay

Supports outside membership development and electrical utility jurisdiction.

Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Roy Short

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Gustavo Olivas

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

President

Joshua Townsend

Responsible for strict enforcement of the International Constitution and Local Union bylaws.

Vice President

Cody Moats

Assists the President and fills the office in the President’s absence.

Treasurer

Christopher Zartun

Receives funds from the Financial Secretary and maintains treasurer duties.

Recording Secretary

Bill Bray

Keeps minutes and handles correspondence and orders under Local 602 bylaws.

Office Manager

Stephanie Pantoja

Organizes office operations, correspondence, procedures, and clerical functions.

Office Assistant

Malorie Moran

Maintains office operations and assists members.

Office Assistant

Melissa Newton

Maintains office operations and assists members.

Office Assistant

Preciosa Torres

Maintains office operations and assists members.

Office Assistant

Laura Monroy

Maintains office operations and assists members.

Office Assistant (Lubbock)

Rita Sifuentes

Maintains Lubbock office operations and assists members.

Office Assistant (Lubbock)

Monica Ramos

Maintains Lubbock office operations and assists members.

Executive Board

Mark Walker

Executive Board member.

Executive Board

William Pate

Executive Board member.

Executive Board

Cody Moats

Executive Board member.

Executive Board (Pantex)

Bill Clark

Executive Board member.

Executive Board (Pantex)

Tommy Monk

Executive Board member.

Executive Board (XCEL)

Jimmy Lee Copley

Executive Board member.

Executive Board (XCEL)

Leo Sierra

Executive Board member.

Executive Board (XCEL)

Sean Custer

Executive Board member.