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EW Category: Transitions

Richard Gessler

DECEASED — Retired Sixth District International Representative Richard “Rick” Gessler, a leader in the Telecommunications branch for more than three decades, died on Oct. 28. He was 73.

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January 1, 2026

Julie A. Cosenza

RETIRED — Third District International Representative Julie Cosenza, a dedicated unionist whose empathy and leadership have left lasting impressions on her fellow members, has retired from the IBEW.

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January 1, 2026

Daniel P. Cosner

APPOINTED — Folsom, N.J., Local 351 Business Manager Daniel P. Cosner, a second-generation IBEW member who has been a tireless union activist for more than 30 years, has been appointed by International President Kenneth W. Cooper as the International Executive Council’s First District representative, effective Jan. 1.

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January 1, 2026

Joseph P. Calabro

APPOINTED — Joseph “Joe” Calabro, the longest-serving member of the International Executive Council, has been appointed chair, effective Jan. 1.

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January 1, 2026

Kenneth Sawyer

DECEASED — Retired Eleventh District International Representative Kenneth Sawyer, who grew up in small-town Iowa and went on to become an IBEW leader throughout the Midwest, died on Sept. 13. He was 92.

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December 1, 2025

Wyatt R. Earp

RETIRED — Wyatt Earp, Third District international representative and lead political organizer for the IBEW in New Jersey and Delaware, retired effective Dec. 15 after more than 45 years in the union.

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December 1, 2025

James Watson

RETIRED — James Watson, the first ever Education Department international representative for the First District, retired June 1 after nearly 50 years in the IBEW.

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November 1, 2025

Tracy Prezeau

RETIRED — Tracy Prezeau, who grew up in a family hostile to unions and remained a skeptic during her early tenure as an apprentice wireman, retired Nov. 1 after an unlikely but tenacious career as an IBEW educator.

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November 1, 2025

Lennie Ellis

RETIRED — After more than 50 years in the IBEW, International Representative Lennie Ellis has retired, capping a career that took him from tree trimmer to the Ninth District servicing locals in his home state of Oregon.

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November 1, 2025

Lou Antonellis

APPOINTED — Boston Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis was appointed to the International Executive Council, effective Nov. 1.

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November 1, 2025

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