L.U. 112 (c,i&st), KENNEWICK, WA — More than 170 members, associates and family members gathered Dec. 9 to celebrate Lori Johnson’s 50 years of service to the IBEW. Lori was hired part time by Business Manager George Elgin in December 1973 to help with the labor-intensive process of dispatching, and within a few months, she was asked to join the staff full time. During her career, she has worked under five business managers and has helped tens of thousands of members with joining the union, receiving retirement benefits and everything in between.
When asked about her favorite part of the job, Sister Johnson reflected on the relationships she has built with members and their families. Her mother, Andy Leiby, was Local 112’s office manager and worked there for 37 years, and her late husband, Steve Johnson, was a 40-year member of the local. In this day and age, you would be hard-pressed to find a member with 50 years of active service. We would like to extend our congratulations and show our appreciation for her longstanding and continued service to the IBEW.
Travis Swayze, B.M.
