Executive Board and Staff
President
Concetta Defa
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Concetta Defa, President
Concetta Defa began her career as an apprentice electrician with IBEW Local 354 in 1996. Since completing her apprenticeship, she has been a journey worker, supervisor, project manager, and various other roles in the industry. She is currently the Assistant Business Agent for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 354 and remains passionate about the opportunities as a skilled and proud IBEW Journeywoman in the field.
She enjoys mentoring others in the industry, whether an apprentice working to become a journey worker or those who want to pursue a leadership role with the union, employer, or community.
IBEW Local 354 – Assistant Business Agent
Utah Electrical Training Alliance – Trustee
IBEW Local Union 354/Intermountain Chapter NECA Retiree Benefit Fund-Trustee
People Helping People – Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer
The House That SHE Built -Volunteer
Utah Women in Trades – President
Vice President
Nicci Navarro
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Nicci Navarro, Vice President
Nicole “Nicci” Navarro began her career in 2011, where she attended trade school and earned a degree in welding technology. In 2013, she started her apprenticeship at Utah Career Center with Local 140, where she graduated and has taught welding since 2018. Nicci furthered her education by obtaining her C.W.I. in 2021.
Nicci has been a valued instructor, certified welding inspector, steward and a foreman throughout her career in the construction industry.
Nicci enjoys mentoring others in the trade; whether that be an apprentice, journeyman or someone looking to start a career in the welding field.
UA Local 140 – Journeywoman
Utah Career Center – Welding Instructor
CWI – Certified Welding Inspector
Utah Women in Trades – Vice President
Secretary
Amber Peterson
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Amber Peterson, Secretary
Amber began her career in the trades after graduating from Job Corps. Later, she joined the International Union of Operating Engineers where she is now a full-time Journeyman Equipment Operator and a part-time instructor with the Operating Engineers JATC specializing in OSHA, MSHA and Hazwoper. Additionally, she is an active member of the PAC in her district.
Amber is driven by a desire to share the values and benefits of union membership with others.
IUOE Local 3 – Journeywoman
Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Local #3 – Safety Instructor
Utah Women in Trades – Secretary
Executive Director
Sabrina Hill
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Sabrina Hill, Executive Director