About

History, leadership, and the work Local 602 represents

IBEW Local 602 was chartered in Amarillo in 1911. The Local serves electricians, linemen, operators, mechanics, technicians, groundmen, and related workers across West Texas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and parts of New Mexico.

History

Chartered in Amarillo in 1911

Local 602 was chartered in Amarillo in 1911. Local records also reference acceptance under President McNulty in November 1914 and a March 1927 recharter to accept B/A members.

In November 1999, Local Unions 460 Midland and 850 Lubbock were amalgamated into Local 602. The combined Local now covers 67 counties and 84,512 square miles.

Jurisdiction and identity

Local 602 at a glance

  • Work covered Inside construction, outside construction, utility, maintenance, and related electrical infrastructure work.
  • What members use Current jobs, sign-book guidance, apprenticeship links, office documents, and clear contact information.
  • What this page covers Public summaries of jurisdiction, covered work, governance, leadership, and featured media.
Jurisdiction and work

Serving West Texas and the surrounding region

These summaries are provided for public orientation. Current bylaws, working agreements, posted notices, and official Local 602 records control when formal requirements or procedures apply.

Who we represent

Electrical workers across the Local 602 jurisdiction

Local 602 represents electricians, linemen, operators, mechanics, technicians, groundmen, and related workers across 67 counties and 84,512 square miles in West Texas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and parts of New Mexico.

Member services

Dispatch, employment tools, and member resources

Members and applicants use Local 602 resources for dispatch information, available-for-work list sign-in, re-sign guidance, apprenticeship links, continuing education resources, benefits links, and office help.

This staging build includes Local 602 static resource pages and uses dashboard-managed content for current site content, events, jobs, staff, contact information, downloads, and resource-card links.

Offices

Amarillo, Lubbock, and Midland

The Amarillo hall is located at 200 S. Fannin St. in Amarillo. Local 602 also lists offices in Lubbock and Midland for member and applicant access across the jurisdiction.

General inquiries should use the secure contact form or call the appropriate office; no public general office email is published in this staging build.

Leadership and governance

Officers, staff, and Executive Board

Local 602 is led by elected officers, business representatives, organizers, office staff, and an Executive Board. The roster below reflects the Local 602 officer, staff, and board listing.

Members should contact the hall for official governance questions, bylaws, working agreements, or records requests.

Featured media

Life and work around Local 602

Featured media can highlight Local 602 training, outreach, meetings, community events, and other public-facing union moments.

Leadership and office

People members can reach

Use the staff cards below to find names, titles, and points of contact for the office team.

Robert Melton
Business Manager

Robert Melton

Principal officer responsible for organizing jurisdiction, employer relations, and protecting Local 602 jurisdiction.

Nick Trevino
Assistant Business Manager - Operations/Dispatch

Nick Trevino

Maintains job boards and referral operations; reports to the Business Manager.

Mike Andrade
Xcel Utility Representative

Mike Andrade

Services members employed at Xcel Energy and maintains employer relations.

Chris Thorne
Xcel Utility Representative

Chris Thorne

Services members employed at Xcel Energy and maintains employer relations.

Drew McAvoy
Xcel Utility Representative

Drew McAvoy

Services members employed at Xcel Energy and maintains employer relations.

Jon Rodriguez
Assistant Business Manager (Lubbock Office)

Jon Rodriguez

Manages the Lubbock division office and services members in the Lubbock area.

Morgan Jones
Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Morgan Jones

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Dalan Blevins
Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Dalan Blevins

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Brandon Stone
Inside Membership Development Coordinator

Brandon Stone

Supports inside membership development and electrical construction/manufacturing jurisdiction.

Jeff Johnson
Outside Membership Development Coordinator

Jeff Johnson

Supports outside membership development and electrical utility jurisdiction.

Jeremy Strange
Outside Membership Development Coordinator

Jeremy Strange

Supports outside membership development and electrical utility jurisdiction.

Josh McVay
Outside Membership Development Coordinator

Josh McVay

Supports outside membership development and electrical utility jurisdiction.

Joshua Townsend
President

Joshua Townsend

Responsible for strict enforcement of the International Constitution and Local Union bylaws.

Jason Parkhill
Vice President

Jason Parkhill

Assists the President and fills the office in the President’s absence.

Christopher Zartun
Treasurer

Christopher Zartun

Receives funds from the Financial Secretary and maintains treasurer duties.

Bill Bray
Recording Secretary

Bill Bray

Keeps minutes and handles correspondence and orders under Local 602 bylaws.

Stephanie Pantoja
Office Manager

Stephanie Pantoja

Organizes office operations, correspondence, procedures, and clerical functions.

Malorie Moran
Office Assistant

Malorie Moran

Maintains office operations and assists members.

Janette Martinez
Office Assistant

Janette Martinez

Maintains office operations and assists members.

Rita Sifuentes
Office Assistant (Lubbock)

Rita Sifuentes

Maintains Lubbock office operations and assists members.

Monica Ramos
Office Assistant (Lubbock)

Monica Ramos

Maintains Lubbock office operations and assists members.

Mark Walker
Executive Board (Construction)

Mark Walker

Executive Board member.

William Pate
Executive Board (Construction)

William Pate

Executive Board member.

Daniel Bishop
Executive Board (Construction)

Daniel Bishop

Executive Board member.

Jimmy Lee Copley
Executive Board (SPS)

Jimmy Lee Copley

Executive Board member.

Brock Baker
Executive Board (SPS)

Brock Baker

Executive Board member.

Chris Thorne
Executive Board (SPS)

Chris Thorne

Executive Board member.

Arleen Waak
Executive Board (Pantex)

Arleen Waak

Executive Board member.

Tommy Monk
Executive Board (Bldg Trades)

Tommy Monk

Executive Board member.