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We've been around since 1937!

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Our Staff

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:

Elizabeth Banach

Chief Financial Officer

Elizabeth serves as OCEA's Chief Financial Officer and is a member of the OCEA Leadership Team.

 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Corena Cabral

Staff Accountant

Corena performs a wide range of accounting duties.
 

Jini Childress

Receptionist

Jini performs receptionist duties and a wide variety of related duties.
 

Donald Drozd

General Counsel/Staff Operations Officer

Don is OCEA's primary legal adviser, and he is a member of OCEA's Leadership Team.
 

Mitchell Enright

Network Administrator

Mitch handles Information Technology matters for OCEA, including administering OCEA's computer network.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Sunny Hermosillo

Office Specialist/Special Events

Sunny handles Special Events ticket sales and performs a range of other duties.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Jerry Martel

Office Specialist

Jerry performs a wide range of support activities.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Joanna Nachurski

Program Coordinator

Joanna manages all areas of OCEA's Special Events program and Discounts program.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Niyaz Pirani

Communications Specialist

Niyaz writes for OCEA communications including the website and magazine. He also runs OCEA’s social media efforts.
 

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.
 

Kevin Rush

Communications Coordinator/Graphic Designer

Kevin designs and lays-out OCEA's publications.
 

Reuben Sanchez

Office Specialist

Reuben performs a wide variety of support activities.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 
 

Doug Dittrich

Velece Insurance Agent

Doug is an insurance agent for Velece Corporation, serving OCEA members, County and Court employees, and the general public.
 

Sonja Lindquist   

Velece Insurance Agent

Sonja is an insurance agent for Velece Corporation, serving OCEA members, County and Court employees, and the general public.
 

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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