Behind every program, event, and act of support at NSUJL is a team of committed leaders who volunteer their time to serve the line community. Our Board of Directors and Officers work together to ensure that every IBEW family has someone to lean on in their greatest time of need.
Tammy Duncan – President
Tammy Duncan, President of NSUJL and former Vice President, leads with grit, integrity, and unwavering transparency. Married to Journeyman Lineman Jameson Duncan (IBEW Local 1547, 30+ years), she carries a deep respect for the craft, risks, and sacrifices of lineworkers. Her guiding belief is simple: when you take exceptional care of families, everything else falls into place.
Born and raised in Maine, Tammy has always been at home in wide‑open spaces. Country living has been her steady heartbeat—from the woods and waters of New England to the wild frontier of Alaska.
Before dedicating herself to NSUJL, she served as an Enhanced 911 Operator, Communications Training Officer, and Volunteer Firefighter/EMS, coordinating high‑intensity, multi‑agency responses involving police, fire, EMS, medevac, and HAZMAT. Her work earned recognition from the Alaska State Legislature and several public‑safety agencies.
While in Alaska, Tammy also became a small‑business owner, running Grizzly Grooming and embracing life in the Last Frontier. She shot her first caribou there, caught the biggest fish of her life, and fell in love with the slower pace and rugged wilderness that shaped so much of who she is today.
After spending more than two decades in Alaska, Tammy now resides on a Missouri farmstead—bringing an old‑fashioned family spirit, her Maine‑born love of country living, and a deep devotion to the Brotherhood into everything she does.
Tiler Eaton – Vice President
IBEW Outside MD Director – 2022
IBEW 2nd District Representative/MD Outside Representative – April 2012 – April 2022
IBEW 104, Business Manager (Boston, MA) – June 2006 – April 2012
IBEW Assistant Business Manager (Boston, MA) – June 2000 – May 2006
IBEW 104 Journeyman Lineman – January 1987
United States Marine Corps – January 1983 – April 1987
Katie Richardson – Secretary
Katie is married to Steve, an IBEW Local Union 1319 Journeyman Lineman. Residing in Pennsylvania, Katie has had a diverse career. She initially worked as a Therapeutic Staff Support and later as a Behavioral Specialist Consultant after earning her Master’s degree in School Counseling. When Steve began his apprenticeship, Katie chose to become a stay-at-home mom to their three children.
Recently, Katie completed her real estate training and now works for a thriving company, where she takes great satisfaction in helping people find their new homes. She finds fulfillment in being of service and support to others. Katie also manages her busy family life, ensuring her children get to and from their sporting events and school activities.
Katie’s dedication to her family, community and her career is evident in her versatile and dynamic life.
Ed Starr
Ed Starr is a seasoned IBEW member with over 36 years of experience and a background in labor law. He currently serves as an International Representative for the IBEW’s Second District, which covers all of New England. In this role, Ed provides support to IBEW locals across the district in various sectors, including Outside/Inside Construction, Utility, Telecom, Broadcasting, and Railroad.
Prior to his appointment to the IBEW International Staff, Ed spent 10 years as the Business Manager of IBEW Local 2321. His extensive knowledge of the IBEW, labor law, and the trade makes him a valuable asset to NSUJL.
Gary Telesk
Gary Telesk is the President and a Union Representative for IBEW Local 1319 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, where he has served in multiple leadership roles, including Executive Board Member and Treasurer. He brings extensive field experience from his work as a General Foreman with Henkels & McCoy, as well as his role as a Business Representative for Local 1319. Gary has also appeared in regional storm‑response coverage through his work with Harlan Electric, underscoring his hands‑on involvement in power restoration efforts.
Beyond his professional life, Gary is an avid hunter, a devoted father, and a proud grandfather who loves spending time with his grandbabies.
Patrick Dowland
Patrick Dowland is a Journeyman Lineman who has been working as a safety director for IBEW Local 42 since 2021, and has been an IBEW member for 19 years. He focuses on safety and training for the membership of Local 42, which has jurisdiction of Connecticut and western Massachusetts. In addition, he has served as an E-Board member of Local 42 since 2017. Patrick enjoys participating in lineman rodeos and training his apprentice and lineman teams. He is honored to be involved with NSUJL and to support union brothers and sisters along with their families.
Maria Riccio
Ethan Stonecipher
Ethan Stonecipher is the Assistant Business Manager for IBEW Local 1245, where he leads the union’s Outside Line and Vegetation Management/Line Clearance Tree Trimming Group. An eleven‑year IBEW member, Ethan is a Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience in outside construction and line clearance, and he has also served as a part‑time instructor for the Cal‑Nevada JATC apprenticeship program.
Before moving into leadership, Ethan worked across numerous contractors—including PAR Electrical Contractors, Henkels & McCoy, Hydaker-Wheatlake, and Asplundh—taking on transmission, distribution, emergency restoration, and quality management roles throughout multiple states and territories, including Puerto Rico. He first joined the 1245 staff as a Business Representative in 2020, bringing hands‑on industry experience and a strong commitment to supporting members.
Ethan is known for his dedication to the trade, deep field knowledge, and passion for serving the membership of Local 1245.
PAMELA O’NEAL
Pamela O’Neal is a veteran utility operations leader with more than 24 years in the electric power industry. She currently serves as Senior Manager of System Operations at PG&E, overseeing grid operations and system reliability.
She previously spent over three years at Xcel Energy as Director of Control Center & Electric Trouble Operations, leading control center teams and emergency response efforts.
Pamela’s experience also includes nearly two decades with South Central Indiana REMC in system operations leadership, along with earlier roles at Duke Energy. She is known for her technical skill, hands‑on leadership style, and commitment to building strong, high‑performing teams.
DAWN STOLTE
Dawn Stolte is a longtime Colorado professional with deep roots in the Denver metro area. She spent nearly 29 years with Tri‑County Instruments, Inc., an FAA‑certified aviation repair facility, serving as Sales Manager and later as Accountable Manager.
Based in Commerce City, Dawn is known for her reliability, leadership, and dedication to technical and aviation support work. She and her husband, Joel Stolte, a Working Foreman with Xcel Energy, have built a strong presence in Colorado’s utility and aviation communities.