About Scott Burns

Scott Burns was born and raised in North St. Louis County. Before entering the electrical trade, he served his country as an Electrician aboard U.S. Navy Submarines — a discipline that demands precision, accountability, and absolute trust in the crew around you.

A proud third-generation member, Scott has been part of the IBEW Local 1 Brotherhood for 30 years. During his time in the field he has served as Steward, Foreman, and General Foreman — roles that reflect both deep technical experience and a lasting commitment to the members beside him on the job.

Representing Local 1 as a Convention Delegate to the 41st IBEW Convention, Scott brings a lifetime of union values passed down through family, sharpened by military service, and proven across three decades in the trade.

About Bill Egan

Bill Egan first applied to the IBEW apprenticeship in 1992, right out of high school. He had to wait — his interview didn't come until December 1995 — so in the meantime he earned a Business Administration degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. When the call finally came, he answered it. Bill began the Inside Apprenticeship on January 15, 1996, and was initiated in September 1996 as a third-generation member of IBEW Local 1.

During his time in the field, Bill built a career as a Foreman, General Foreman, and Steward across some of the most demanding job sites in the region. He served as Steward on major NMA projects for GM, Chrysler, Ford, Anheuser-Busch, and Ameren — on and off — for more than two decades. A standout job early in his career was being part of the crew that built the Mr. Freeze roller coaster at Six Flags as an apprentice. For the past 25 years, he has concentrated on the new construction and remodeling of data centers across the area.

Bill has logged more than 20 steward appointments over his 30-year career and served as an Election Teller for IBEW Local 1 elections in 2005 and 2008. He is a current member of the Tri-County Labor Club and a former member of the North County Labor Club, and he has been an active voice for labor on ballot initiatives — most recently helping collect signatures to defeat Prop A and the Respect MO Voters initiative.

In His Own Words

"I'm a 3rd generation IBEW Local 1 member. Having the next generation of my family — step-daughter and cousins — entering this Brother and Sisterhood is important for them and myself. Going to the Convention is one step in helping ensure our future as a Local, and Organization of where we are heading for the rest of the 21st century and beyond!!"

About Tequila Gray

Tequila Gray's path to the IBEW began with two life-changing events: her corporate employer moved out of state, and she experienced a house fire. As trades workers helped rebuild her home, they welcomed her alongside them — and she found her calling in the electrical work. She enrolled at Vatterott and graduated top of her class. When she couldn't land work because of Vatterott's reputation, a teacher pointed her to the Union. Tequila considers joining IBEW Local 1 one of the best decisions she's ever made.

Initiated on April 1, 2013, Tequila went on to make history as the first Black woman to complete the Communications Apprenticeship. She has served as a Foreman on several job sites for Coltrane Systems. Beyond the trade, she was elected the first Black woman to the City of Ballwin's Board of Alderman — a testament to the leadership she brings to every role she takes on.

Tequila believes in making change from the inside. As a Convention Delegate, her goal is to be a voice for the Communications division and for IBEW Local 1 as a whole. She volunteers with Grill to Glory, donating clothing, money, and time to community relief efforts — and she does it quietly, because giving back is its own reward.

In Her Own Words

"Joining the local was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only have I found a life long career but I've truly found an extended family. My goal in running for this seat is to give back even a fraction of the support the IBEW has given me. It would be my honor to serve as the voice for not only the Communications division but IBEW Local 1 as a whole."

About Troy Weidemann

Troy Alan Weidemann grew up in a family of Journeyman Wiremen. His grandfather Arlington Weidemann was a 65-year member of IBEW Local 1, and his father Roy Weidemann followed with 45 years of service — including serving as a Delegate to the 35th IBEW International Convention in 1996. After working as a mechanic at Tire America while taking classes at Florissant Valley Community College, conversations with his father and grandfather convinced Troy to fill out his application in September 1990. He was initiated on March 15, 1991, and has been a proud member for over 35 years.

During his time in the field, Troy has served as Steward on multiple projects since 2000 and as Shop Steward at Kaemmerlen Electric since 2021, where he currently works as a Foreman. He has held steward responsibilities on 10 different jobsites, working alongside members to resolve issues on the job and within the company.

Recommended by Business Manager Frank Jacobs, Troy is motivated by a simple conviction: the IBEW constitution is the foundation of how Local 1 operates, and he wants to make an impact that makes the union better for everyone. His son Alan Weidemann entered the Journeyman Apprenticeship in 2026 — continuing the family's tradition in the Brotherhood.

In His Own Words

"I am the IBEW, just like you. We all represent IBEW Local 1 every day of our lives; on the job, at home and everywhere we go. Local one is what makes me who I am and how I live my life. It would be an honor for me to represent the membership at the 41st IBEW International Convention."

About Jonathan Hendrix

Before entering the trade, Jonathan Hendrix was an Operations Manager at FedEx Express, where he managed driver routes, improved on-the-job conditions, and led teams through day-to-day challenges. In December 2019, on the recommendation of a close friend, he entered the Inside Apprenticeship Program and joined IBEW Local 1 — and his commitment to the Brotherhood has been evident ever since.

In just a few years as a member, Jonathan has risen to Vice President of both RENEW and EWMC. He has logged a remarkable record of community work: raising $2,000 or more at each RENEW Trivia Night from 2021 to 2026, helping the EWMC's Coats for Kids drive reach over 14,000 coats, organizing a $15–20,000 rehabilitation of a Division of Youth Services cottage for youth offenders, and leading volunteers to restore Greenwood Cemetery — one of the oldest historical cemeteries in North St. Louis County. He has also founded the Ryan Dintleman Classic: BBQ Competition, set to benefit the IBEW Local One Relief Fund, EWMC, and Safe Harbor Victims of Crime.

Jonathan holds certifications as a Certified HVAC Tech I and serves as a point of contact between the EWMC and the Division of Youth Services. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Prince Hall FAM.

In His Own Words

"The moment I became a member of the IBEW Local One I realized I had joined a deeply rooted family and craft that has opportunities to improve communities and impact individuals lives in such a profound and meaningful way. I swore to myself to leave this organization exponentially greater than I found it. Representing Local One has become a passion and lifestyle for me."