About Us

Overall policy direction is provided by the Board of Trustees, which is made up of eight members—four appointed by IBEW Local 353 and four by the employers’ association (Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association). The eight member board is chaired by the President of the union, Mr. Barry Stevens. The Trustees are:

IBEW Local 353 Joe Fashion Geoff Nash John Smith Barry Stevens (Chair)	GTECA Rick Brodhurst George Docherty Stuart Warburton John Wright

Jill Hawtin Executive Administrator TEIBAS

As head of TEIBAS, Jill Hawtin is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day administration of the Health and Welfare, Pension and SUB (Supplemental Unemployment Benefit) plans of the IBEW Local 353 Trust Funds.

Her primary responsibilities include the operational, technical, and organizational administration of the trust funds in accordance with respective trust agreements and plan documents adopted by the Trustees. In addition, responsibilities include maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and requirements applicable to multi-employer trust funds.

The overall policy direction for the IBEW Local 353 Trust Funds is provided by the eight member Board of Trustees—four appointed by IBEW Local 353 and four by the employers’ association GTECA (Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association).

TEIBAS is supported by a team of experienced and professional staff.