At OCEA, we have the best staff of any union in the state. We emphasize team work and cooperation, and we have mutual respect for each other and the important work that makes OCEA function each day. Meet our staff:
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Elizabeth Banach
Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth serves as OCEA's Chief Financial Officer and is a member of the OCEA Leadership Team.
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Charles "CB" Barfield
Labor Relations Representative
CB assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining.
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Nick Berardino
General Manager
Nick carries out the policies of OCEA as determined by the Board of Directors. He oversees and directs OCEA's staff.
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Joshua Boudreaux
Labor Relations Representative
Josh assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining.
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Corena Cabral
Staff Accountant
Corena performs a wide range of accounting duties.
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Jini Childress
Receptionist
Jini performs receptionist duties and a wide variety of related duties.
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Donald Drozd
General Counsel/Staff Operations Officer
Don is OCEA's primary legal adviser, and he is a member of OCEA's Leadership Team.
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Mitchell Enright
Network Administrator
Mitch handles Information Technology matters for OCEA, including administering OCEA's computer network.
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Frank Flavin
Labor Relations Representative
Frank assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining.
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Bo Gutierrez
Labor Relations Representative
Bo assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining.
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Sunny Hermosillo
Office Specialist/Special Events
Sunny handles Special Events ticket sales and performs a range of other duties.
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Janice Lee
Administrative Assistant
Janice assists the General Manager in day-to-day duties. She assists with all major meetings and performs a variety of other duties.
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Lisa Major
Assistant General Manager: Operations
Lisa supports the General Manager in all areas, and she assists the employee relations staff in the performance of their duties. She is also a member of OCEA's Leadership Team.
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Jerry Martel
Office Specialist
Jerry performs a wide range of support activities.
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Tracie Mills
Member Benefits Representative
Tracie assists members in matters relating to OCEA-administered benefits, including Health and Welfare benefits and supplemental benefits. She also assists others who are entitled to OCEA-administered benefits.
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Jennifer Muir
Assistant General Manager: Communications and Strategy
Jennifer Muir directs OCEA’s communications activities and is a senior policy advisor. She is a member of OCEA’s Leadership team.
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Joanna Nachurski
Program Coordinator
Joanna manages all areas of OCEA's Special Events program and Discounts program.
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Jamie Newton
Labor Relations Representative
Jaime assists members regarding OCEA programs, and she represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. She provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and she participates in bargaining.
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Llesena Ontiveras
Labor Relations Representative
Llesena assists members regarding OCEA programs, and she represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. She provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and she participates in bargaining.
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Aaron Peardon
Labor Relations Representative
Aaron assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining.
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Niyaz Pirani
Communications Specialist
Niyaz writes for OCEA communications including the website and magazine. He also runs OCEA’s social media efforts.
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Jim Riley
Senior Labor Relations Representative
Jim directs and guides the labor relations staff. He assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining. He is also a member of OCEA's Leadership Team.
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Kevin Rush
Communications Coordinator/Graphic Designer
Kevin designs and lays-out OCEA's publications.
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Reuben Sanchez
Office Specialist
Reuben performs a wide variety of support activities.
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Tim Steed
Labor Relations Representative
Tim assists members regarding OCEA programs, and he represents members in grievances and disciplinary appeals. He provides advice and guidance regarding labor relations matters, and he participates in bargaining.
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Amy Trinh
Member Benefits Representative
Amy assists members in matters relating to OCEA-administered benefits, including Health and Welfare benefits and supplemental benefits. She also assists others who are entitled to OCEA-administered benefits.
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Barbara Wilcox
Member Benefits Representative
Barbara assists members in matters relating to OCEA-administered benefits, including Health and Welfare benefits and supplemental benefits. She also assists others who are entitled to OCEA-administered benefits.
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Cathy Yatch
Administrative Manager
Cathy serves as an Administrative Manager at OCEA, including overseeing Special Events and Discounts, administrative support, IT, and Velece Corporation. She is also a member of OCEA's Leadership Team.
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Doug Dittrich
Velece Insurance Agent
Doug is an insurance agent for Velece Corporation, serving OCEA members, County and Court employees, and the general public.
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Sonja Lindquist
Velece Insurance Agent
Sonja is an insurance agent for Velece Corporation, serving OCEA members, County and Court employees, and the general public.
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Jenny Lopez
Velece Insurance Agent
Jenny is an insurance agent for Velece Corporation, serving OCEA members, County and Court employees, and the general public.
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