Our IBEW International Officers
IBEW International President
Kenneth W. Cooper
Jan 1, 2023 - Present
Kenneth Cooper is a first-generation journeyman inside wireman who grew up poor in rural Ohio in a family filled with love, but without many of the comforts most children are accustomed to, including indoor plumbing and adequate insulation.
His mother worked a nonunion factory job with low wages and no benefits, and Cooper learned at an early age the perils of workplace power concentrated in the hands of the employer. As he grew older, he discovered the power of a union and a voice at work, lessons he learned as a young apprentice at Local 688 in Mansfield, Ohio.
Cooper has been steward of the IBEW’s financial resources, including the IBEW’s pension and health and welfare funds, for the last six years. He has often said his decisions have been motivated by his deep gratitude for the stability and opportunity he found through the IBEW.
Jan 1, 2023 - Present
Kenneth Cooper is a first-generation journeyman inside wireman who grew up poor in rural Ohio in a family filled with love, but without many of the comforts most children are accustomed to, including indoor plumbing and adequate insulation.
His mother worked a nonunion factory job with low wages and no benefits, and Cooper learned at an early age the perils of workplace power concentrated in the hands of the employer. As he grew older, he discovered the power of a union and a voice at work, lessons he learned as a young apprentice at Local 688 in Mansfield, Ohio.
Cooper has been steward of the IBEW’s financial resources, including the IBEW’s pension and health and welfare funds, for the last six years. He has often said his decisions have been motivated by his deep gratitude for the stability and opportunity he found through the IBEW.
IBEW International Vice President, 4th District
Gina P. Cooper
Maryland, Washington, DC, Ohio,
Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky
Maryland, Washington, DC, Ohio,
Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky
IBEW International 4th District Representative
Chad Donathan
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Our IBEW Local 2356 Officers
President
Joe Gardiner -
President, Local 2356
This is Joe's first term as president of our Local Union.
Previously, Joe had been the Vice-President of our Local Union, Recording Secretary, Executive Board Member and Union Steward.
Joe is a CC53 Rewind Operator on day shift.
Vice-President
Tom Whitcomb -
Vice-President
This is Tom's first term as Vice-President.
Previously, Tom had been an Executive Board Member.
Currently, Tom is a Plant General Operator on day shift.
Treasurer
Donnie Dixon -
Treasurer
This is Donnie's third term as Treasurer.
Donnie is a Cable Machine Operator on day shift.
Recording Secretary
Jason Lear -
Recording Secretary
This is Jason's first term as Recording Secretary.
Currently, Jason is a Strand Operator on day shift. He has been a Local Union Steward for several years and a member of the Executive Board.
Executive Board
Ed Abner -
Executive Board
This is Ed's first term as an Executive Board Member.
Ed is a Plastics Operator on day shift.
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Mike Barnes - Executive Board This is Mike's first term as an Executive Board Member. Mike is a Material Handler on day shift. |
Executive Board
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Lee Moss -
Executive Board
This is Lee's first term on the E-Board.
He has been a Local Union Steward for several years.
Currently, Lee is a Plastics Operator on 3rd shift.
Executive Board
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Paul E. Osborne - Executive Board Paul has been the Recording Secretary for our Local Union for several terms. Previously he has been on the Executive Board, and a Safety Steward. Currently, Paul is an Electrician on day shift. |
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