Program Mission

IBEW Local 103, NECA Greater Boston, and the board members of the Empower DEI Program are committed to dismantling structural racism and sexism within our industry and beyond. The Program aims to significantly increase the number of MBE and WBE signatory electrical contractors across Greater Boston while working directly with those MBE and WBE contractors to ensure they thrive. Through this program, we aim to ensure that we are adopting and investing in best practices and resource-sharing that will help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within our sector for the benefit of all.

What is the Empower Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Program?

The IBEW Local 103 & NECA Greater Boston Empower DEI Program serves current and aspiring Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) electrical contractors in the union construction industry. Led by a diverse board of experts, contractors, union members, and advisors from throughout the industry, the program provides access, mentorship, connections, training, and business growth opportunities to qualified participants.

The program is creating an intentional set of resources aimed specifically at ensuring the success of MBE and WBE electrical contractor operators who also are lifting up local families and workers by maintaining area employment standards.

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What The Program Offers

  • An advanced and accelerated training program for experienced, licensed existing MBE and/or WBE NECA Contractors and IBEW 103 electricians seeking to open their own MBE and/or WBE contracting business, helping to connect those MBE and WBE with mentors, training, and resources to ensure their success.
  • Staffing by a full-time DEI Manager guided by NECA Greater Boston and IBEW Local 103 leadership.
  • Essential business, operational, and marketing support for MBE and WBE signatory electrical contractors.
  • Support with business solutions - including compliance, pre-qualifications, certifications, and establishing mentorship connections in the industry.
  • An active mentorship program within the union electrical construction industry.
  • Engagement of a professional facilitator to offer bi-annual DEI trainings to IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston personnel, leaders, and contractors.
  • Creation and execution of a strategic marketing plan outlining strategies and tactics that will help to increase market share for MBE and WBE electrical contracting businesses who preserve community standards as signatory members of NECA Greater Boston.
  • Regular promotion in IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston marketing materials, social media, and advertising platforms.
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Contact Us

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Josue Pierre

DEI COORDINATOR
IBEW LOCAL 103

Office: 617-436-3710

Direct Line: 617-477-1688

Mobile: 781-521-4577

jpierre@ibew103.com

Board Members

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Robert Adams

Principal
Sargent Adams Consulting LLC

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Lou Antonellis

Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 103

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Kenell
Broomstein

President
KB-Mac Inc.

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Renee Dozier

Business Agent
IBEW LOCAL 103

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Kristen Gowin

Executive Manager
NECA Greater Boston

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Paul Gray

President
Outkast Electrical Contractors, Inc.

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John Green

Steward-Journeyperson
Chapman Construction Group, Inc.

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Kathy Guinee

President
Aetna Fire Alarm Service Co., Inc.

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Bill Moran

President
Bill Moran & Associates Community Mentoring Team

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Brian Proctor

Training Instructor
Boston JATC

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Darlene Lombos

Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Greater Boston Labor Council

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Alan Scharfe

President
NECA Greater Boston

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