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Contracts: Allied Aviation (Nationally), Aer Lingus, Air Wisconsin, British Airways, Bahamasair, CBP-Amentum (SCA), El Al Israeli Airlines, PSA Airlines, Southwest Airlines, System Board of Adjustment-All Carriers

Local Lodge: 804

IAM Member Since: 1994

Carrier and Occupation: Comair Airlines – Aircraft Mechanic Helper, Aircraft Mechanic (Engine Shop and Line Maintenance)

Education: College, Multiple Aviation Related Certifications

Military Service: United States Marine Corps – October 27, 1987, to October 26, 1992

IAM History/Experience: Shop Steward, Chief Shop Steward, System Chief Shop Steward, Local Lodge Trustee, Flight Safety, General Chairperson

Classes you’ve taken at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Center: Leadership Programs – Leadership I, Leadership II, Advanced Leadership ,Train-the-Trainer.
Departmental Programs – General Chairs Orientation Program, Transportation Local Lodge Election Program, Critical Incident Response System, Veterans Program.
Staff Programs – Arbitration, Advanced Arbitration, Collective Bargaining, Advanced Collective Bargaining I, Advanced Collective Bargaining II, First Contract, Foundation Skills, Service Contract Act, Negotiating Defined Contribution Plans, Negotiation Preparation for Bargaining Committees (four times), Organizing I, Organizing II, Organizing Field Education Module Train-the-Trainer.

What do you love most about your job? Helping our members in need and receiving a heartfelt thank you from them.

Something interesting about yourself: Service connected disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corps. 4 grown children and 11 grandchildren.