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News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2014 CONTACT: Gretchen Newsom
619-208-4853

IBEW 569 Welcomes
New Political Director - Gretchen Newsom
SAN DIEGO, CA Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 569 announced the hiring of
Gretchen Newsom as their new Political Director. As a community and labor advocate, she will organize efforts to invest in
good paying jobs, workforce development, civic engagement, and alternative energy.

Ms. Newsom was previously employed at LeSar Development Consultants (LDC), a social innovation firm that assists clients
with creating physically, socially, and economically sustainable communities. In her role as LDCs Principal and Director of
Communications and Legislative Affairs, Ms. Newsom conducted research and analysis of policy initiatives, and tracked
legislation connected to community development, environmental policies, affordable housing, homelessness, federal and state
budgets, and new funding opportunities.

Previously, Ms. Newsom served as Special Assistant to Chairman Phil Angelides of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, a
bipartisan body charged with conducting the nations official inquiry into the causes of the financial and economic crisis and
reporting its findings to the President, Congress, and the American people. She advised the Commission on organizational
matters, managed day-to-day operations, and guided the Commissions external and Congressional relations. The Commission
presented its report in January 2011, and it became a New York Times best seller it was hailed as the definitive history of this
period.

Ms. Newsom has also worked for two real estate investment firms, the California State Treasurers office, and a gubernatorial
campaign. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Humboldt State University with a degree in Government and Politics, and
was awarded with the Woman of the Year honor. Ms. Newsom is also a graduate of the California State Executive Fellowship
Program. She presently serves as President of the Ocean Beach Town Council.

IBEW 569 Business Manager Johnny Simpson commented, Gretchens experience and skills will be a great asset to IBEW
569 members and our advocacy work to build partnerships, increase economic prosperity and create opportunity for local
workers in our community.

Gretchen Newsom can be reached at gnewsom@ibew569.org or (858) 569-8900 x 110.

Founded in 1891, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 750,000 members
working in a variety of fields including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and
government. IBEW Local 569 represents more than 3,300 members in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

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