141 Officers
Rich Delaney – President & Directing General Chair |
Dave Atkinson – Secretary-Treasurer
AGC (Assistant General Chairpersons
Asuncion, Karen | BradyCohen, Rose | Burson, Brad | Chu, Richie | Croker, Arthur | Crowell, Michael
Gerulis, Alex | Handlow, Nicholas | Hannah, Kris | Hughes, Mickey | Humpherys, Shawn | Klemm, Mike
Lebron, Danny | Luxenburg, Verne | Medeiros, John | O’Donnell, Frank | Seewald, Miriam |
Stenberg, Erik | Stevenson, Ronnie | Stone, Laura | Ray Wallis | Wingard, Mark | Worthman, Bobby
Trustees
Brown, Greg | Lependorf, Carol | Nielsen, John
Vice Presidents
Fairbanks,Mike | Holmes, Rance | Roth, Ron At-Large | Gardner, Sandy West | Olmos, Sandy Hawaii
rich delaney
President
and Directing General Chairperson
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.640.2277
Cell: 847.274.3098
rdelaney@iam141.org
District Lodge 141 President and Directing General Chairperson Rich Delaney has worked at United Airlines for more than 34 years. During that time he was furloughed and recalled. He was involved in a short strike in 1975 and a long strike in 1979. His service to the local lodge’s membership began when he became a steward immediately after his probation ended in 1974. Delaney subsequently became an AGC and was re-elected four times. Delaney was raised in a strong Union family who instilled in him a core belief that Unions are essential to protecting the rights of working people. He believes a well-represented membership translates into a strong Union. “If Members know their issues and concerns are being addressed, they are more likely to have faith in the Union, and that translates into solidarity and strength,” he said.
Dave Atkinson
Secretary-Treasurer
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.472.9326
Cell: 720.203.1275
datkinson@iam141.org
Secretary-Treasurer Dave Atkinson began his career with United Airlines in 1975 in PHL. He has also worked in BOS, SFO and is currently in DEN. Atkinson has served the Union in a variety of positions, including Shop Steward, flight safety coordinator, grievance committee chairperson and Rocky Mountain political coordinator for District 141. He has been a delegate to 11 District 141 and two Grand Lodge conventions. He previously served his local as president of Local Lodge 1886, vice president, recording secretary, communicator and educator. He also was president of the Colorado Machinists Council and secretary-treasurer of the Colorado AFL-CIO.
Vice Presidents
Richard “Brad” Burson
Vice President–East
Cell: 712.204.9339
bburson@iam141.org
Richard Bradley Burson has been with United Airlines for almost 25 years. He began his career as a temporary CSR in DSM and then moved to a part-time CSR position at ACV, DSM and DEN. He then became a ramp serviceman in DEN and in 1991 moved to OMA. Burson has been an active member in his local lodge and served as grievance committee chairperson, steward, conductor/sentinel, strike committee chairperson and informational picket captain. top
Sandy Gardner
Vice President–West
Office: 303.348.3759
Fax: 303.348.4857
Cell: 303.931.4063
sgardner@iam141.org
New Vice President–West Sandy Gardner has been an IAM member since 1999 and a customer service agent for United in Denver for almost 20 years. In addition to her new responsibilities as Vice President–West, she will remain a committee person for customer service at United in Denver. Gardner comes from a Union family, including her father who worked as a mechanic for the IAM for 37 years before his retirement in 1991. It was her love of working with people and her strong values that led her to the Machinists. As a vice president, Sandy is committed to listening to the needs of the membership and building unity in the months leading up to negotiations with United. top
Sandy Olmos
Vice President–Hawaii
Cell: 808.954.0481
Fax: 808.455.5540
solmos@iam141.org
Sandy Olmos has been with United Airlines for 25 years. She began at OGG and has worked in HNL since 1985. Olmos has worked as a Shop Steward and committee person for customer service. She believes that representation, organization and political involvement are the keys to a Union’s success. “I am anxious to serve the membership and believe I can make a difference at the district level,” she said. top
ron roth
Vice President
at-large
Cell: 480.201.5227
rroth@iam141.org
mike fairbanks
Vice President At-large
Phone: 803.431.1013
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.640.2277
mfairbanks@iam141.org
Mike Fairbanks signed on more than 25 years ago, in 1984, in Detroit, MI. He went to full-time 1986, working at LaGuardia Airport; transferred the same year to Pittsburgh. 17 years later he was bumped to Greensboro, N.C., his home base for two years until bumping again into Charlotte. Fairbanks served as Shop Steward; elected many times as District 141 convention delegate; served on the previous contract negotiating committee. He currently serves as Grievance Committee Chairman at US Airways in Charlotte, N.C. Mike believes in building solidarity. He believes in communication between the membership and all levels of the Union.
Rance Holmes
Vice President At-large
Cell: 313.729.9879
rholmes@iam141.org
Congratulations to newly appointed Vice President At-Large, Rance Holmes (United Airlines, Detroit, MI – DTWCG)
Trustees
Greg Brown
Trustee
Cell: 415.305.5205
Fax: 847.640.2277
gbrown@iam141.org
As past president of Local Lodge 1782, Greg Brown represented Members at three major airlines –– United, Southwest and British Airways — at San Francisco Oakland, San Jose, Reno and Sacramento. Brown has served his local as Shop Steward, educator, trustee, Grand Lodge convention delegate in 2000 and 2004, and District 141 convention delegate. Prior to joining the IAM, he held positions with the Communications Workers of America Local 9410 in San Francisco. top
Carol lependorf
Trustee
Cell: 510.676.7510
Office: 510.676.7510
clependorf@iam141.org
John Nielsen
Trustee
Cell: 702.587.3335
Office: 702.897.4513
jnielsen@iam141.org
John Nielsen began his career with America West while still in college. He has worked at both LAS and RNO and was an officer for the TWU, processing and presenting grievances for the membership as well as participating in three arbitrations. John is currently a Shop Steward at US Airways.
AGC – Assistant General Chairpersons
Karen asuncion
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 773.251.3954
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.640.2277
kasuncion@iam141.org
Karen Asuncion became the first woman to serve Members of District Lodge 141 when she rose to the post of Assistant General Chairperson in 1999. Following a career with United Airlines that began in Dining Service in 1983, Karen worked under IAM contracts in both Cabin Service and Ramp & Stores before being elected President in 1996 to the 11,000 member Local Lodge 1487 in Chicago. A long-time Shop Steward, Karen has also served as Chairman of Local Lodge 1487 Human Rights Committee and was named District Lodge 141 Benefits Coordinator in 1996. Karen was also a member of the 2000 negotiating team which included Mileage Plus and all the United Agreements. top
rose bradycohen
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 917.753.5948
Office: 917.753.5948
Fax: 310.676.7104
rbradycohen@iam141.org
richard chu
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 718.810.3274
Office: 718.810.3274
Fax: 718.343.0111
rchu@iam141.org
Richard Chu began his United career more than 32 years ago. Always active in his union and community, Rich has a wide range of experience. As a member of LL 1322 (NY), Rich has been a Shop Steward, Committee person and Chair person. He also held titles as an Auditor, Trustee, Bylaw Committee, Educator, Recording Secretary and Local Lodge President. For District 141, Rich was an original member of the Education Committee, then known as Resource Coordinators, until becoming an Assistant General Chair. Rich is a Vice President to the New York State Council of Machinists. Rich serves on the Executive Board for Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), a constituency group chartered under the AFL-CIO, under appointment by by International President Thomas Buffenbarger.
Arthur croker
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 808.295.9402
Fax: 916.509.9433
acroker@iam141.org
Arthur “Big Dawg” Croker began his career with United Airlines in SFO in 1995. Since then he has been working between HNL and SFO, due to furloughs and recalls. Croker has faithfully served the Members of the IAM as educator, Shop Steward and committee chairperson. He is active in his community. He serves as an advocate for children with disabilities through Partners in Policy Making, a group that cuts through red tape while working collaboratively with government agencies. top
Michael Crowell
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 704.975.1299
Fax: 704.359.3569
mcrowell@iam141.org
Michael Crowell has been with US Airways for 21 years. He started in CLT, but due to furloughs in 1993 he transferred to JAX. He then moved closer to home at CHS and back home to CLT in 1999. Before the IAM represented US Airways, Crowell was an employee representative. Once the IAM was on site, he served as Shop Steward, chief steward and committee chair. He also serves on the Workers Comp, FMLA and Ergonomics committees. top
Alex Gerulis
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.472.9326
Cell: 815.261.8119
agerulis@iam141.org
Alex Gerulis has been on the ramp at United Airlines for 22 years. He has proudly served the membership in ORD as a Shop Steward, satellite committee person and committee chairperson. He has completed Leadership I and II courses at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. top
Nicholas Handlow
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 724 709-9330
Fax: 724.709.8726
nhandlow@iam141.org
Nicholas Handlow has been with US Airways for almost 29 years. For 26 of those years he was in PIT, followed by a year in PHL and a short term in DCA. He is currently in CLT. Handlow has served as a Shop Steward and as a member of the grievance committee. His father retired from UA after 20 years and then from US Airways after 18 years working for stores. Explaining the importance of representation, organizing and politics, he said: “You must have knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement and the tenacity to see that it is followed. Organizing is the lifeblood of Unions by adding strength in numbers. In politics, we have to set aside our personal agendas and vote for labor.” top
Kris Hannah
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
district 141 education director
Cell: 651.387.6753
Fax: 952.854.9586
khannah@iam141.org
Kris Hannah has been with United for more than two decades, 19 of them in MSP and two in ORD. He has served the membership in MSP as committee member, committee chair, District Lodge 141 educator and trustee for Local Lodge 1833. Hannah’s activism stems from his desire to ensure management does not violate the contract. “When Members feel helpless against management, they need someone to stand up to the company and protect them,” he said. top
Michael “Mickey” Hughes
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 724.709.9012
Fax: 724.709.8678
mhughes@iam141.org
Michael Hughes is vice president of Local Lodge 1044. He has more than 29 years of experience at US Airways, all of it in PIT. Hughes comes from a Union family. His father was president of a United Steelworkers local in Pittsburgh in the 1960s. He has served his local lodge as an organizer, member of the grievance committee, safety committee member and chairperson, chairperson of the workers compensation committee, Shop Steward and local lodge educator. He has been a delegate to District 141 conventions, transportation conferences and the 2004 Grand Lodge convention. top
Shawn Humpherys
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 801.205.0725
Fax: 801.955.1680
shumpherys@iam141.org
Shawn Humpherys began his career at United 22 years ago in IAD. After nine years, he transferred to SLC. Since moving to SLC, Shawn has become an active member of his local lodge. He has served as grievance committee chair, District 141 educator, local lodge vice president and president. Humpherys has taken a number of leadership courses at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center at Placid Harbor. top
Randy kauhane / Sandy Olmos
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Refer questions for Randy Kauhane (retired) to Sandy Olmos
Cell: 808.954.0481
Fax: 808.455.5540
solmos@iam141.org
Sandy Olmos has been with United Airlines for 25 years. She began at OGG and has worked in HNL since 1985. Olmos has worked as a Shop Steward and committee person for customer service. She believes that representation, organization and political involvement are the keys to a Union’s success. “I am anxious to serve the membership and believe I can make a difference at the district level,” she said. top
Mike Klemm
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 718.995.1294
Fax: 718.656.6710
Cell: 516.543.1854
mklemm@iam141.org
Michael Klemm has worked for United at JFK for 16 years. He has served the membership of Local Lodge 1322 as a Shop Steward, committee person, committee chairperson and president. Klemm is a strong believer in leading by example. “It’s not just the words that come out of my mouth,” he said. “I don’t pay lip service to a belief. I want my actions to speak louder than words.” top
Danny lebron
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Cell: 925.695.5647
Office: 650.333.4292
Fax: 650.697.2469
dlebron@iam141.org
Danny Lebron began working with United in San Francisco as a storekeeper almost two decades ago. He has served Members for more than seventeen years as a Shop Steward, grievance committee person, organizing committee co-chair, Local 1781 president, district trustee, and auditor. Lebron helped bring a Union voice to previously non-Union workers at Scientific Concepts in San Francisco. Lebron is from an airline family. His retired father served more than thirty four years as a Chef at United Airlines. His brother was a United Mechanic, and daughter was a junior Customer Service Representative until being furloughed.
Verne luxenburg
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
district 141 flight safety director
Cell: 858.212.1045
Office: 858.212.1045
Fax: 858.673.7400
vluxenburg@iam141.org
John Medeiros
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
District 141 retirees director
Cell: 617.335.1949
Fax: 727.954.0435
jmedeiros@iam141.org
John Medeiros has been in the airline industry for more than three decades. He was at Eastern Airlines for more than 10 years and has been at United Airlines in BOS for the last 18 years. Medeiros has served as a steward, committee member and committee chair. Medeiros is committed to bringing about equality and fairness in the workplace. “There have been too many advantages given to the large corporations and their executive boards, mostly through laws enacted during anti-labor administrations,” he said. “We must keep that in check through our activism.” top
Frank O’Donnell
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 267.897.4987
Fax: 215.794.3241
Cell: 919.724.6087
fodonnell@iam141.org
Frank O’Donnell has been with US Airways for almost 24 years. He has worked most of that time in CLT but also spent time in RDU and PHL. Following completion of his steward training, O’Donnell has served his membership at US Airways as a steward. He also has a certification in organizing from the George Meany Organizing Institute. “Think of the Union as an automobile,” O’Donnell said. “Organizing is the gas that makes the car run. Representation is the engine and political involvement is the lubricant that makes the entire machine move.” top
miriam seewald
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 303.348.4089
Fax: 303.348.4857
Cell: 720.838.4057
mseewald@iam141.org
Miriam Seewald was hired in Denver as a part-time cabin serviceman at United Airlines in June of 1986. She became a shop steward for cabin service that same year. Miriam moved to the stores department and continued as a shop steward, and was later elected stores committeeperson. When the Public Contact group was organized in 1999, Miriam was asked to initiate and manage an informational outreach program in order to educate and inform new public contact members during their first contract negotiations. After the contract was ratified, she became an AGC in 1999. Miriam was elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2002 and 2006. She is currently responsible for Denver customer service, stores, kitchen and SORs, also the customer service agents in IAHOZ, PHXOZ, ABQOZ and TUSOZ. Miriam is working on a master’s degree in Labor Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Erik Stenberg
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
District 141 ground safety –director
Cell: 224.387.6228
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.640.2277
estenberg@iam141.org
Erik Stenberg has been with United Airlines for more than 21 years, all of them in Chicago. He has served the membership as a safety representative, Shop Steward, grievance committee chairperson, delegate and president of Local Lodge 1487. Stenberg believes in the importance of listening to the membership and guiding them to the proper resources. “Representation comes down to communication and follow-through to guide Members to get the assistance they need,” he said. top
veronica “ronnie” stevenson
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
District 141 Women’s Director
Cell: 303.717.6274
Fax: 303.450.0290
rstevenson@iam141.org
Laura Stone
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 847.640.2222
Fax: 847.640.2277
Cell: 847.612.2722
lstone@iam141.org
Laura Stone has been at United for some 30 years, 25 of them in reservations. Her family has been a part of United for as long as she can remember. Her father, Pete Mazur, retired from the ramp in ORD. Her brother, Dave Mazur, works on the ramp at ORD and her husband, Ralph Stone, has been at United for almost 44 years, working on the ramp at ORD. Stone worked as a negotiator for United’s first contract. Once that contract was ratified, she was elected committee person for Chicago Reservations, where she represented more than 1,000 Members. Stone was a District 141 vice president at-large prior to becoming an AGC. top
ray wallis
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 718.995.1294
Fax: 718.656.6710
Cell: 516.316.2083
rwallis@iam141.org
mark wingard
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 724.947.2296
Fax: 724.947.2991
Cell: 412.855.2800
mwingard@iam141.org
Mark Wingard has more than 29 years experience at US Airways in Pittsburgh. His service includes being a Shop Steward, Committee Person and Committee Chair. More recently, Wingard has served on the US Airways negotiating and seniority integration committees, and as an IAMAW representative board member for System Board of Arbitration. Throughout his long union career, Wingard has served as District Educator, Organize, and student of WWW leadership courses.
Wingard was elected as an AGC in 2006.
Robert Worthman
Assistant General Chairperson (AGC)
Office: 303.348.4081
Fax: 303.348.4857
Cell: 720.217.3254
bworthman@iam141.org
New Assistant General Chairperson Bob Worthman has been an IAM member for 33 years. He began his career as a Machinist at JFK before moving to Denver to work at United as a ramp serviceman and grievance committee chairperson. Bob learned about the Union way of life from his father, a truck driver for the Teamsters, and began working for United while home on break from college. “The key to future success for the IAM,” Bob said, “is more open communication between the leadership and Members, and for Members to understand that they are what makes the Union strong, with representatives playing a support role.”
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