IBEW Local 266

IBEW Local 266 – SRP Board Endorsed Candidates

Executive Board
Chris Dobson- President
Barry Paceley- Vice President
Rusty Kennedy- District 12 Board Governor
Kelly Cooper- District 14 Board Governor

District 2 Candidates
Paul Rovey
Jerry Geiger
Bill Sheely
Suzanne Naylor

District 4 Candidates
Leslie Williams
Brandon Brooks
Ian Rakow
Michael Rakow

District 6 Candidates
Nick Vanderwey
Michael Warren
John “Jack” White, JR.
Michael Vanderwey

District 8 Candidates
Nina Mullins
Mark Pedersen
Gary McKenzie
David Lock

District 10 Candidates
Mark Pace
Dave Lamoreaux
Eric Pedersen
William “Billy” Schrader III

TJ Halia & Ashley Jensen Receive Alltricity Network's 2026 Emerging Leader Awards

A Personal Note from McKell Purnell, AGM & Chief HR Executive:
I’m pleased to share that Timothy “TJ” Halia and Ashley Jensen have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Alltricity Network Emerging Leader Award. Alltricity Network is a long-standing trade association that brings together more than 200 electric utility organizations to provide industry education, professional development, and networking.

This award recognizes industry professionals with 5–10 years of electric utility experience who have made significant contributions within their organizations, demonstrated strong leadership potential, and shown outstanding service to the industry.

TJ is a Working Line Foreman on the Distribution Maintenance Team and Ashley is a leader in Apprentice & Skills Training. Their selection is a strong reflection of their impact, their leadership contributions at SRP, and their growing influence in our industry.

Please join me in congratulating TJ and Ashley on this well-deserved industry recognition.

ABOUT TJ HALIA
You might not know this, but TJ’s 9-year utility career growth is anchored by his entrepreneurial leadership as founder and operator of a licensed contracting firm. He joined SRP’s Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee program well into his career—competing with apprentices in their early 20s—and graduated as SRP’s Apprentice of the Year.

ABOUT ASHLEY JENSEN
If you have had the pleasure of working with Ashley, then you know she leads with humility, integrity and a genuine desire to make work better for all of us. One of Ashley’s greatest strengths is her ability to connect with each person by listening to their needs and translating them into practical, effective solutions. In doing so, she consistently elevates those around her.

As part of this recognition, both will be honored at the 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference (April 27–29) in Omaha. After the conference, Alltricity Network will highlight their accomplishments through press releases and features on its website, LinkedIn and in the Electric Industry Brief magazine.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our union brother, Shane Pust, has passed away from complications during a recent procedure.
The family welcomes all who would like to attend Shane's Honor Walk, before his organ donation. It is on the 1st floor at Chandler Regional Medical Center (1955 W. Frye Rd in Chandler), tomorrow, December 14th at 4:00am. That is not a typo.

His daughter has also put together a GoFundMe for anyone who is able to donate. Here is the link: https://gofund.me/5360e44e9

Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Donate to Support for Shane’s Family, organized by Jasmine Pust Hello, my name is Jasmine, and I am reaching out on behalf of my father, Shane, and our family… Jasmine Pust needs your support for Support for Shane’s Family

Local 266 will be closed Nov 27th - 28th in observance of the holiday.
We wish you all a happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
We are so thankful for each of you!
What are you thankful for?

IBEW Government Affairs Conf in Washington, DC.
(Pictured left to right) Rob Anderson - Local 266 Registrar and PAC Chairman, and Tom Olivas - Local 266 President and PAC Vice Chairman

Local 266 is closed today in observance of Veterans Day. We will be back in the office at 7am on Wednesday, Nov 12th.

Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all who have served in our military. We honor you today!

Thank you to all of our IBEW Local 266 members who have served or are serving! IBEW Veterans Committee has these lovely challenge coins available for those who have served and want one. They are FREE! And again…thank you for your service!

Veterans Committees The IBEW Veterans' Committee honors and supports members who have served in the military, fostering camaraderie and community through dedicated initiatives.

IBEW Local 266 picnic...Thank you all for the help today! I believe some are missing from the morning crew but you all are amazing and we couldn't have done this without you! Wow, what a great group! More picnic pics to follow. Thanks again!

IBEW Local 266 line apprentices and volunteers setting up for the annual picnic. Members and retirees are welcome! Today, 11:00-4:00. Enter through the main rec building.

IBEW Local 266 Valley Picnic Reminder!!

For Active & Retired Local 266 Members & Your Family

Saturday, November 1st, 2025 11:00am – 4:00pm

Kiwanis Park - See our website for full location details

Co****le Tournament: Get your teams together! $20 buy in per team. Bags fly at 12pm sharp!

Fun for Kids: Balloon Twister, Bounce House, Caricature Artist, Clown, Face Painting, Obstacle Course, and Yard Games.

Lunch: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cowboy Beans, Chips & Cookies

Per Ramada Rules, No Pets, Water Balloons, or Glass Allowed

** There are picnic style tables at the Ramada, but you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs for more comfortable seating.