MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 26, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(e), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Roland A. Carter
19th Place, NE
Washington, DC 20018
(Ward 5)
for reappointment as a consumer member of the Board of Professional Engineering, for a term to end
January 19, 2027.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Roland A. Carter to the Board of Professional Engineering.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Professional Engineering Roland A. Carter
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Mr. Roland A. Carter
23 19th Place, NE
24 Washington, DC 20018
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28 Code§ 47-2853 .06(e), for a term to end January 19, 2027.
29 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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[OURNEY LINEMAN PROFILE
Electrical Journeyman/Community Qutreach/Apprenticeship Mentoring
Certified professional Journeyman Lineman with an exemplary background offering aver 18 years of
electrical services in both commercial and residential. Knowledgeable and efficient in providing
apprenticeship and lifelcareer support. Embadies a proactive attitude towards work ethic and displays
scrupulous attention fo details. Recognized leader with strong logistical and organizational skills, which
increases customer satisfaction while providing accurate solutions
PROFESSIO! L EXPERIE!
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (1.B.E.W. Local 70) 2014 to Present
Washington, DC
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
RECORDING SECRETARY
Working directly under the direction of the Business Manager/Financial Secretary, as the Business Representative
ata responsible for leading and overseeing the affairs of the bargaining units and advocating on behalf of the
members within their assigned service area, Serving a social justice advocate and community focal, working to
advance, protect and promote workers’ rights,
¢ Administration of Union Business at various levels, includingfut not limited to
Jnterprotationenforcement of the collective bargaining. agreement ankior applicable legislation
¢ Responsible (or actively working with conucact negotiations and preparation ofcontraction proposals.
¢ Develops and maintains proactive Labor and management relationships with ptoject managers and
business officials.
¢ Provide comprehensive guidance and assistance to Unit Officers, Stewards and members, while
appointing newly cnrolled Stewards.
¢ Review collective agreements and recommend areas for improvement, while adhering to the
regulations
Coordinates and facilitates union meetings to flow down of updates, information and membership.
changes.
+ Facilitates community outreach initiatives with respect to interfacing with apprenticeship members at
various sites around the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
# Work as an Advocate with respect to challenging injustice and helping others understand their roles,
rights and responsibilities.
* Collector of
¢ Promote the ‘Goodofthe Union’ — helping to raise the awareness of our members ou the importance of
supporting the efforts ofT.ocal Union 70 and in the labor community.
© Prepare and present grievance related matters, from the collection and review process through
arbitration.
¢ Serves asa public speaker, with the ability to communicate with local and statewide groups and
organizations.
 WA, Chester, LILC/Pepco 1999 to 2015
Washington, DC
FOREMAN (2013 - 24015)
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN (2004-2013)
Frecutes day-to-day operationalfunctions inproviding a full range of services in installation, maintenance and
modification to all company’s field electrical xousees.
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
@ Knowledgeable of electric and electronic principles as related to communications and associated
protective control systems,
Installed, repaired and tested equipment for interfacing and utilization of electric energy for diverse
industry clientele,
¢ Follow workplace safety guidelines while maintaining a sate and clean work environment.
Diagnose problems, check current leakages and various voltages to fulfill company’s power source,
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¢ Formulated correspondences and reports in relation to service orders and outage cases affecting the
onganization’s service arcas,
4 Performed electromechanical zepaits on company systems and equipment, while ensuring adhetence to
code requirements
‘@ Conducted research analysis to properly create briefings and deliverables containing sensitive
information; ensure submission of these items with accurate and up-to-date information prior deadlines.
¢ Demonsirated the ability to communicate and interface with organizational personel and customers
during routine work orders and emergency circumstances.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Community Quireach Cirguit Coding/Retouting Ballast Replacement
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Installation & Maintenanes Federal & State Safety Regulations Switch & Circuit Breakers
Flectrieal Systems & Controls ‘Wire Diagrams, Motors & Conduit
Power Distribution “resting Systems and Instruments Schematic Installation
EDUCATION/PROFESIONAL TRAININGS
American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training (ALBAT), Midway Ohio
Journeyman Lineman Certification, December 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS.
Tnternational Bratherhood of Electrical Workers (LB.E.W — Local 70), Washington DC
Executive Board Member (1999 — Present)
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Roland A. Carter
Mr. Roland A. Carter is an International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (I.B.E.W) Business Representative and Recording Secretary
and a current member of the Board of Professional Engineering.
Mr. Carter is a certified professional Journeyman Lineman with over 18
years of electrical services. In Mr. Carter’s current role, he oversees the
affairs of bargaining units and serves as a social justice advocate for the
advancement, protection, and promotion of workers’ rights. Mr. Carter
is the former W.A. Chester, LLC/Potomac Electric Power Company
Journeyman Lineman and Foreman, where he conducted research analyses for briefings and
performed electromechanical repairs on company systems and equipment.
In addition, Mr. Carter has served as an Executive Board Member of the I.B.E.W. for over 20
years.
A Ward 5 resident, Mr. Carter earned his Journey Lineman certification from the American Line
Builders Apprenticeship Training.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: March 15, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Michael McKenna and
Roland A. Carter as members of the Board of Professional Engineering
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681