Louis J. Antonellis

Lou Antonellis is a graduate of Arlington Catholic High School, Class of 1989. He has been a proud member of IBEW Local 103 for 35 years and was elected Business Manager in 2017.

Since taking office, Lou has signed more than 90 new signatory contractors and welcomed over 3,000 new members, earning recognition from the IBEW for his strong commitment to organizing.

Under his leadership, Local 103 has emerged as a driving force in Massachusetts’ clean energy transition and one of Boston’s fastest-growing and most diverse construction unions. Lou has set higher standards for diversity and inclusion, working to expand opportunities for women and people of color and building a workforce that reflects the community it serves.

He also spearheaded a $10 million investment into Boston’s JATC training center, ensuring apprentices and technicians are prepared to install the electrical infrastructure of the future from offshore wind and solar to EV charging networks and beyond.

Lou and his wife Dawn have four children, including a son and daughter who are fourth-generation IBEW members and current Local 103 apprentices. Deeply committed to the mission of the IBEW, Lou continues to fight for fairness, opportunity, and economic justice for all working families.