L to R are: executive board member Ron Hillis, executive board member Robert Turpin, treasurer Alex Law, business manager Mike Gallagher, executive board member Bob McQueen, president Joe Redshaw, executive board member Joel Collens, financial secretary Rick Kerr, executive board member Dave Turple, recording-corresponding secretary Brian Alexander, and executive board member Bill Boyle.

Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher has announced a number of changes to the executive of the union.

The changes were prompted by the resignation of financial secretary John W. Anderson who is leaving to take up a new position and challenge as an administrator at Global Benefits.

A meeting of the union officers was held Jan. 3 to appoint a replacement.

In accordance with Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section F of the union’s Constitution, the officers voted unanimously to appoint Rick Kerr as financial secretary. He had been vice-president.

The officers also voted to:

  • Appoint Joe Dowdall as vice-president. He had been recording-corresponding secretary.
  • Appoint Brian Alexander as recording-corresponding secretary. He had been an executive board member.
  • Appoint David Turple as an executive board member.

The officers were sworn in at an executive board meeting Jan. 13.

Article VII of Local 793’s bylaws state that if a vacancy occurs in any office or on the executive board, it shall be filled in accordance with Article XXIV, subdivision 1, section f of the Constitution.

Following is the executive of the union:

Business Manager
Mike Gallagher

President
Joe Redshaw

Vice President
Joe Dowdall

Treasurer
Alex Law

Financial Secretary
Rick Kerr

Recording-Corresponding Secretary
Brian Alexander

Executive Board
Dave Turple
Bill Boyle
Joel Collens
Ron Hillis
Bob McQueen
Robert Turpin

Auditors
Steve Deady
Robbie Hierons
John Monti

Trustees
Andre Chenier
Jonathan Sprung
Robert Taddei

Guard
Shane McComb

Conductor
Brad Sisler