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