Jordan has been a Local 71 Member since April 30, 2013. He previously served as a Shop Steward, contract negotiator, Northern Region Business Representative, and statewide Assistant Business Manager. He became Business Manager upon the retirement of Dennis Moen, and in 2020 was elected by a vote of the membership serving as the elected Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer & Representative to the Alaska District Council of Laborers. Jordan was elected by the District Council to serve as their Vice President. He is also the Chair of the Local 71 Health Trust.
The Business Manger serves as the CEO of the Union and oversees all business operations.
Matt has been a Local 71 Member since August 30, 2006; and is employed as a Maintenance Specialist Lead with DOTPF in Wasilla. He previously served as our Sergeant at Arms. He ran for and was elected by the membership to serve as the Recording Secretary for another term during our regular election of officers in 2020, as well as one of our District Council Representatives. Matt was appointed Vice President by the Executive Board when the position was vacated by Cathy Lavender, who filled the vacancy left by Todd Peplow in August of 2021. Matt was appointed President by a vote of the Executive Board in January of 2022. Matt also serves as a Shop Steward.
The Union President presides over meetings of the membership and board.
Phil has been a Local 71 Member since September 28, 2001; and is employed with DOT at the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage. He was previously elected to the Executive Board by the general membership serving for 6 years, and served recently as our Sergeant at Arms, being appointed by a vote of the Executive Board in 2021 to fill a vacancy left by Jesse Davis who moved out of state. Phil was appointed Vice President by a vote of the Executive Board in January of 2022, when the position was vacated by by Matt Cruickshank when he was appointed President upon the retirement of Cathy Lavender.
The Vice President presides over meetings in the president's stead, and participates in meetings of the VPs with other unions.
Billy has been a Local 71 Member since March 30, 1989. He has served as a Business Representative since 2003 and has negotiated multiple contracts. He is the longest serving representative with an intricate knowledge of the MOA, ASD, and SOA contracts. Billy was elected by the general membership to the board again in 2020, for a fourth consecutive term. Billy was also elected by the general membership in 2020 for another consecutive term as our Representative to District Council.
Cathy has been a Local 71 Member since July 30, 2010; and is employed with the Municipality of Anchorage working both horticulture and operations. She has served as a Shop Steward since and has participated in the MOA contract negotiations. She also previously served as Sargent at Arms. Cathy is not new to our organization, but her name is, and you may recognize her previous last name, Squartsoff.
Jesse has been a Local 71 Member since July 30, 2009; and is employed as a Maintenance Generalist with the Alaska Department of Corrections in Anchorage. He was elected by the general membership to serve as the Sargent at Arms in 2020, having previously served as appointed by board vote. Jesse had a brief hiatus as he took a job out of state during this term, at which point Phil Petrie took over this role, and was appointed by a vote of the Executive Board to finish the term when Phil vacated the position to become Vice President.
The Sargent at Arms is responsible for credentialing those who wish to attend our meetings, keeping track of when we have a quorum to conduct business, and works closely with the president to keep order in the meetings in accordance with the LIUNA Constitution and Robert's Rules of Order.
Brian has been a Local 71 Member since November 1, 2014; and is employed with Alaska’s State Equipment Fleet in Fairbanks. He has served as a Shop Steward since May of 2016 and was elected to the Board by the general membership through the regular election in 2020. Brian has also been instrumental in securing an increased tool allowance LOA through internal organizing.
Tom has been a Local 71 Member since 2014 and is employed as a Maintenance Specialist, Bldg/Facility/Const Journey 1 with DOT&PF in Anchorage. Tom has served our members as a Steward, Auditor, Judge of Elections, special expert to SOA contract negotiations, and volunteer in several capacities. He was elected as a Representative to District Council by a vote of the membership during our regular 2020 election.
