Graduation Ceremonies for Local 639
L.U. 639 (i&rts), SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — Congratulations to our local’s graduating apprenticeship class of 2024. Graduation ceremonies were held June 8 at F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House in Shell Beach, Calif. In attendance were Business Manager Mark Simonin; President Jack Johnson; executive board members Brett Harradence, Jeff Mosher, Jaime Quintana, Josh Stitzer and David Yadeta; Shari Brunner, executive director of NECA Central Coast Chapter; James Eddy, president of NECA Central Coast Chapter; and Joseph Fitzer, training director of San Luis Obispo JATC.
Shoutout to Eli “Iceman” Engert for receiving the Outstanding Apprentice Award. Additional awards were given in recognition of excellent attendance to Eli Engert, Justin Long and Michael Marcelino. All graduates received a personalized jacket along with their diplomas. And a special thank you goes to Loretta Salinas, office manager, for organizing the special event.
2024 is shaping up to be a good year for the local. We have several projects in the works, and with the continued operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant, the foreseeable future looks promising. Thank you, President Biden!
Kurt McClave, P.S.
