West Newton – The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Boston Chapter announced the appointment of Matthew A. M. Lash to the position of assistant executive manager. In joining the trade organization’s leadership team, he will have responsibilities in labor relations, government affairs, business development, membership services and trade association administration.
NECA is an advocate for area unionized electrical contractors, particularly in workforce development, government affairs, training, continuing education, safety, and collective bargaining.
Prior to joining NECA, Lash served as marketing and business development director for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 300 in South Burlington, Vt, where he was the first non rank-and-file person ever hired for a leadership role at the union.
At Local 300, Lash guided the organization’s communications strategy and concentrated on workforce development, securing approximately $500,000 in state and federal grants to train union electricians in renewable energy.