Slate members
Titles and positions are used for identification purposes only.
Candidate For General President
Sean M. O'Brien
General President
Sean M. O’Brien’s track record as a devoted lifelong Teamster speaks for itself. A fourth-generation member from Boston, O’Brien has proven himself a leader since he first obtained his union card in 1990. O’Brien’s Teamsters journey began in the rigging industry where he operated heavy equipment for Shaughnessy & Ahern. He became a business agent for Teamsters Local 25 and, in 2006, was elected by the members to serve as Principal Officer of his hometown local union. O’Brien was and remains the youngest President to ever be elected in Local 25’s history, which spans over a century. He also previously served as Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Joint Council 10 and as an International Eastern Region Vice President. In November 2021, rank-and-file members nationwide elected O'Brien as Teamsters General President in a landslide victory.
At the local level, Joint Council, and now at the International Union, O’Brien has devoted himself to serving and protecting rank-and-file members every day. Throughout his first term as General President, the Teamsters have roared back to prominence as North America's strongest labor union. Through aggressive and historic contract campaigns, unmatched organizing muscle, strategic political engagement, and consistent transparency with more than 1.3 million workers in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, the Teamsters under the O'Brien-Zuckerman administration are putting members first to increase wages, expand benefits, protect dignified retirements, and invest in the union for the next generations of Teamsters.
Under O'Brien's leadership, the Teamsters have organized more than 90,000 new members in just four years — a rate of success that no other International Union can replicate and a feat that previous Teamsters officers could not accomplish during 23 years in office. Every week for four consecutive years, O'Brien has traveled to multiple states to meet with members at their worksites face-to-face, better understanding the issues on the ground, confronting bad employers in the barns, and mobilizing members in growing and legacy industries to stay engaged in the fight.
As General President, O'Brien has prioritized member education to provide the necessary tools to maintain the organization’s position as a powerhouse in the labor movement. New committees across North America give younger members access to leadership training, provide retirees with more benefits and engagement opportunities to honor their contributions to Teamsters history, and welcome the unorganized to learn more about the life-changing value of Teamsters membership.
Candidate For General Secretary-Treasurer
Fred Zuckerman
General Secretary-Treasurer
Often described by members and friends alike as the greatest General Secretary-Treasurer in Teamsters history, Fred Zuckerman does not dwell on accolades or titles but confronts every challenge and opportunity with a simple question — "How are we helping the members?" With nearly 50 years of Teamsters membership under his belt, Zuckerman lives by the principle of putting Teamsters first, to build a better union, to ensure safety on the job, and to secure a richer life for all members. He became a Teamster in 1979 when he was instrumental in organizing members at Chemical Express with Teamsters Local 988 in Houston, Texas. Zuckerman eventually relocated to Kentucky and started work in the Carhaul industry. He served as a shop steward and eventually became a business agent in 1993. Six years later, Zuckerman was elected President of Teamsters Local 89 in Louisville. He would be re-elected by the members to that position seven consecutive times and remained as Principal Officer of the militant local union until 2022 when he took the oath of office as Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer.
Under Zuckerman’s leadership, countless members across North America have faced down corrupt employers and won historic agreements thanks to enhanced strike benefits and strategic contract campaigns that prioritize practice picketing, transparent communication, and relentless pressure. With Zuckerman overseeing the Office of the General Secretary-Treasurer, the International Union’s finances have never been stronger. For the first time in the 123-year history of the union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters surpassed $1 billion in assets last year, sending a deafening message to CEOs and elected officials that the new and improved Teamsters are a force to be reckoned with.
Zuckerman is honored to serve alongside Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and is proud to be running for his second term as General Secretary-Treasurer. After a lifetime of Teamsters membership, Zuckerman is unwavering in his commitment to leave the union better than he found it and to ensure the Teamsters sustain a more powerful financial infrastructure than any other labor organization to protect all members in all industries for the long-haul.
At-Large Vice President Candidates
Juan Campos
Secretary Treasurer, Local 705
Originally an unloader at UPS in Chicago, Juan Campos has been a Teamster member of Local 705 for over 30 years. He was appointed as a union steward in 1999 and became the local’s Recording Secretary that same year. In 2013, Campos was elected as Secretary-Treasurer of Local 705 where he leads more than 17,000 members in various industries such as freight, cartage, construction, and public sector. Campos also currently holds the position of International Tankhaul Division Director.
Campos is widely known throughout the Teamsters union for his organizing efforts throughout Chicago and for consistently negotiating industry-leading contracts on behalf of his membership. His ultimate goal aligns with the rest of the O’Brien Zuckerman Slate as he hopes to grow the union better and enhance it for future generations.
Campos will be seeking his second term on the General Executive Board.
Lindsay Dougherty
Secretary Treasurer, Local 399
Lindsay Dougherty is a proud second-generation Teamster out of Local 399 in Hollywood, California. She initially began in 2004 as a dispatcher in the motion picture industry before transitioning to become the local’s Recording Secretary in 2019.
Since 2022, Dougherty has led Teamsters Local 399 as its Secretary-Treasurer. She also currently serves as a Trustee on Joint Council 42’s Executive Board and is the International Director of the Motion Picture Division.
Known for her passion and tenacity, Dougherty has played a pivotal part in representing motion picture Teamsters. She has secured major contract gains for members in negotiations with the AMPTP and has demonstrated proven leadership when bargaining contracts with major film studios and entertainment corporations.
Dougherty strives to grow union density, educate members across the country and reinforce the union’s power through public support. She is seeking her second term on the General Executive Board.
Tom Erickson
President, Local 120
Tom Erickson is the true epitome of a Teamster and has been leading his fellow brothers and sisters throughout the Midwest since he began as a rank-and-file warehouse member at SuperValu over 40 years ago.
Erickson served as a steward, a trustee and business agent of Local 120 in Minneapolis before becoming the President and Principal Officer in 2014. When he inherited that position, one he still holds today, the local was in significant debt. Through his steadfast leadership however, Erickson has revitalized the local’s finances and has rebuilt 120 into a powerhouse with over $13 million now in assets.
Erickson represents over 14,000 members in various industries spanning a large geographical jurisdiction with members spread across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. He also holds the titles of President of Joint Council 32 and International Warehouse Division Director. He has consistently taken on major corporations such as Sysco, US Foods and Costco and has been instrumental in organizing new members at UNFI.
Erickson will be seeking his second term on the General Executive Board and his first as Vice President At-Large.
Gregory Floyd
President, Local 237
Greg Floyd joined the Teamsters in 1984 while working as a hospital police officer in New York City.
In 2003, Floyd was elected as a Trustee in Local 237 and the following year, he became the Secretary-Treasurer of the local. Fast forward three years to 2007, Floyd took over as Principal Officer, a position he still holds today.
Floyd has been instrumental in fighting for public sector employees in the New York area throughout his tenure. Under his leadership, the local has won major contracts consistently and he has shown himself to be an active advocate for his roughly 19,000 members.
Floyd is responsible for major gains in housing contracts, school safety, and lawsuits for equal pay. Initially appointed as an International Trustee, he was elected as an International Vice President in 2016.
Floyd will be seeking his third term on the General Executive Board.
Peter Finn
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 856
Peter Finn has been a Teamster for over 20 years at Local 856 in San Francisco, California originally starting out in the hotel industry.
Finn worked his way up to shop steward and later served as a business agent and eventually Vice President of the local. In 2013, he became the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Local 856. Due to Finn’s tenacity and commitment, he has been able to grow his local’s membership from roughly 7,000 members to over 23,000 during his tenure.
Finn has been influential in the fight against artificial intelligence and automation negatively impacting Teamster jobs. He also serves as a Trustee on the Teamsters Local 856 Health and Welfare Trust Fund and is the President of Joint Council 7. In March 2022, he was appointed to serve as the International Food Processing Division Director. Shortly thereafter, Finn was reassigned to lead the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division which he continues to oversee today.
Finn is a clear example of a leader who is willing to fight and will aggressively represent his members across all industries.
Finn will be seeking his second term as an At-Large Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Thomas Gesualdi
President, Local 282
Thomas Gesualdi was introduced to the Teamsters union in 1982 where he started out as an on-site steward for Local 282. In 1996, he became a business agent before being promoted to Secretary-Treasurer in 2000.
Today, Gesualdi serves as Principal Officer of Local 282 and President of Joint Council 16 respectively. His home local represents nearly 4,000 members, many of them being in the construction industry.
Gesualdi is responsible for negotiating several major collective bargaining agreements within the city. This includes the New York City Metropolitan Truckers Association and General Contractors Association agreements as well as the Ready Mix contract. He was appointed as the International’s Building Material and Construction Division Director in 2022.
Gesualdi is committed to growing the union, getting younger members more involved, and strengthening the union’s political power with elected officials.
Gesualdi is seeking his first term as an International Vice President.
James Wright
President, Local 822
James Wright first began his Teamsters career as a UPS rank-and-file member in 1991 working out of Norfolk, Virginia.
Shortly thereafter, Wright was chosen as a steward and quickly rose through the ranks at the local level. Prior to being elected as President of Local 822 in 2016, he also held the positions of Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer.
Wright also currently serves as the Chairman of the UPS Air Committee, Trustee of Joint Council 83’s Health, Welfare and Pension Committee, and President of Joint Council 83.
James Wright is a leader that stands for member engagement, organizing new members and being visible on the shop floor. His top priorities as a candidate for International Vice President At-Large include negotiating strong contracts, making the union life the way of life and protecting members’ rights at all costs.
Wright is seeking his second term as an International Vice President.
Eastern Region Vice President Candidates
Rocco Calo
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 1150
Rocco Calo started out as a Teamster in 1987 where he worked as a helicopter electrician at Sikorsky Aircraft. Calo initially served as a steward, business agent, and trustee of Local 1150 and has been Secretary-Treasurer of his local for over 20 years. Representing nearly 4,000 members in the aerospace and related industries, Calo has led his local through major contract victories at Sikorsky Aircraft, ALSCO Regionals, and Hertz, and has stood with members shoulder to shoulder throughout his tenure.
Beyond his local, he serves as Vice President of Joint Council 10 New England and Trustee of the Joint Council Annuity Fund. Calo has also been on Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board since 2004.
In March 2022, Calo was appointed Director of the Teamsters Industrial Trades Division. A strong advocate for education and member development, he has expanded scholarship and training programs, built school-to-career pathways, and partnered with the universities in his region to deliver member education.
Calo will be seeking his second term as Eastern Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
William Hamilton
President, Local 107
One of the most seasoned and decorated Teamsters on the O’Brien Zuckerman Slate, Bill Hamilton has been associated with the Teamsters for nearly 60 years. He began his career as a dock worker out of Teamsters Local 107 in Philadelphia and comes from a union family.
In 1984, Hamilton was appointed as an organizer and business agent at Local 107 where he fought on behalf of his members consistently. In 2000, he was elected to the position of President and Principal Officer, a title he still holds currently.
Eight years later, Hamilton was selected to serve as the leader of Joint Council 53 and the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters and maintains each of those roles today as well. Hamilton has been a key figure in National Master Freight negotiations and is responsible for winning a historic contract at DHL as the International’s Express Division Director.
Hamilton’s priorities as a vice president include ensuring pensions are protected, that members are well represented and that the Teamsters continue to have influence within politics.
Hamilton will be seeking his fourth full term as an Eastern Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Matt Taibi
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 251
Matt Taibi began his career at SuperValu in 1998 before rising to lead Local 251 in Providence, Rhode Island, where he represents more than 6,300 members across healthcare, UPS, school bus, beverage, manufacturing, tankhaul, public sector, and other industries. Taibi also spent time working at UPS as well.
Since being elected Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Local 251 in 2014, Taibi has emphasized financial transparency, member-driven negotiations, and education. He has helped organize hundreds of new members and has successfully secured strong contracts with wage increases, pension protections, and healthcare gains. He has also played a major part in bargaining pensions and securing strong agreements for Rhode Island Hospital and school bus workers.
Beyond his local, Taibi serves as Trustee of Joint Council 10 and Co-Chair of the Local 251 Health Fund, where he has focused on expanding benefits and strengthening protections for members.
In March 2022, Taibi was appointed as the Director of the Passenger Transportation Division. He is committed to uniting members against corporate greed and upholding the core principles of Teamster solidarity.
Taibi is seeking his second term as an Eastern Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Central Region Vice President Candidates
Danny Avelyn
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 554
Danny Avelyn is a true Teamster through and through. His union career kicked off in 1979 when he was a member of Teamsters Local 41 in Kansas City, Missouri working at a cartage company.
Five years later, Avelyn began working for Consolidated Freightways and in 1992, he transferred to Local 554 in Omaha, Nebraska. For the ten years that followed, Avelyn worked as a shop steward and subsequently as a business agent.
In 2014, he was elected to serve as the Principal Officer of Local 554. Avelyn also is on the board of the MO-KAN-NE Conference of Teamsters, is the Central Region OTR chairman for the freight division and is the President of Joint Council 56.
With a vast knowledge of the freight industry, Avelyn has played a major role in National Negotiations with ABF and T Force. He is also responsible for turning his local union around financially and leading community engagement efforts in the Omaha area.
Avelyn will be seeking his second term on the General Executive Board as a Central Region Vice President.
Pat Darrow
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 348
Pat Darrow joined the Teamsters union in 1985 and is a third-generation Teamster member.
Darrow has held several titles within Local 348 dating back to 1988 and currently serves as its Secretary-Treasurer and Business Manager. Darrow also leads Joint Council 41 and the Ohio Conference of Teamsters.
Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for rank-and-file members and has obtained great contracts across multiple industries that he represents.
Darrow has also been heavily involved in representing his UPS members throughout his career. He has served as the Chairman of the Ohio UPS Division, an Assistant Director for the International Package Division and has also been a member on the Central Region UPS Grievance Committee.
Darrow brings years of experience and expertise and has shown he is a proven leader. He will be seeking his first term as a Central Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Dustin Roach
President, Local 135
Dustin Roach began in 2005 as a Pepsi driver out of Local 135 in Indianapolis, Indiana before transitioning to become a steward and organizer.
In 2023, Roach was elected as the President and Principal Officer of his local union and has been extremely successful in bargaining and organizing, respectively. Roach oversees over 11,000 members in his local and represents members within airline, UPS, construction, soft drink, and express. Roach has secured huge contracts at Republic Airways, Pepsi, Kroger, Zenith, and Coca-Cola since taking over Local 135.
Roach brings a new school mentality to the Teamsters and demonstrates a strong sense of militancy. He wants to maintain the union’s transparency and continue member involvement within negotiations.
Roach will be seeking his first term as a Central Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Southern Region Vice President Candidates
Thor Johnson
Vice President, Local 79
Another leader who has strong union roots, Thor Johnson is a second-generation Teamster who has been a member since 1985.
Johnson started as a part-timer at UPS and was selected as a steward in 1994. A year later, he was elected to Local 79’s executive board and officially became a full-time business agent in 1999.
Johnson played an active role during the UPS strike in 1997 where he acted as a strike captain as well. He currently serves as the Vice President of Local 79 and represents members at numerous companies such as Nabisco, Cutrale Citrus, Americold, among others. Additionally, Johnson holds responsibilities with bargaining with UPS as he is a Southern Region Package representative and is a member of the Southern Region UPS Supplemental Negotiating Committee.
During the 2023 UPS National Master Negotiations, Johnson contributed heavily on the negotiating committee and helped secure one of the most lucrative contracts ever. He is seeking his second term as a Southern Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Brent Taylor
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 745
Brent Taylor currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer and Business Manager of Local 745 in Dallas, Texas. He also holds the role of Secretary-Treasurer and Director for Teamsters Joint Council 80.
A third-generation Teamster, Taylor became a proud member in 1983 at the age of 17. He began his career as a dock checker at Yellow Freight in Dallas, where he served as a union steward for nine years.
In 1997, he became an Organizer for Local 745 and later advanced through several leadership roles, including Assistant Business Representative and President. In 2004, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer and has held the position for the past 16 years. Brent also serves as an elected Trustee for both the Southern States and Southern Region Retirement Funds.
With over three decades of union experience and leadership, Brent Taylor brings deep knowledge and a strong commitment to protecting the rights of workers. He remains dedicated to strengthening the Teamsters union and continuing the fight for better wages, benefits, and job security for the next generation.
Taylor is seeking his second term on the General Executive Board as a Southern Region Vice President.
Western Region Vice President Candidates
Mark Davison
President, Local 162
Mark Davison, a third-generation trade unionist, joined the Teamsters as a UPS preloader in 1994 out of Portland, Oregon. Davison quickly got involved within the union and became a steward before being hired at Joint Council 37 in 2000 to work as a representative.
Three years later, he was elected as a business agent and stayed in that position until he was elevated to President in 2009. An extremely intelligent and charismatic leader, Davison is able to identify with members easily and tackle challenges with an open mind perspective. He is responsible for overseeing the representation of over 2,500 UPS members in the Portland area and is the Union Chair for Joint Council 37 when dealing with the company.
Davison serves as an International Western Region Package Division Representative and sits on several funds as a trustee. He is seeking his second term as a Western Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Rick Hicks
Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local 174
Rick Hicks is among the most experienced leaders in the Teamsters Union, who first joined the organization in 1981 while working as a UPS part-timer. Hicks became a full-time UPS Regular Package Car Driver in 1985 and served as a shop steward for many years. He was an active participant in the single-day national UPS strike in 1994 and was selected to be a business agent of Teamsters Local 174 the following year. Hicks served as Vice President of the local union for six years before being elected by the members as Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Local 174 in 2006 — a position he continues to proudly hold to this day.
Throughout his Teamsters career, Hicks has remained a fierce advocate for all rank-and-file Teamsters, fighting for their rights and educating the rank-and-file at every turn. In addition to being an aggressive and tireless local leader in Washington State, Hicks has held various leadership positions on the Executive Board of Teamsters Joint Council 28 and currently serves as Joint Council President overseeing the Pacific Northwest. As a diligent and devoted Trustee, he also serves on various Teamsters trusts and pension funds.
Hicks is honored to represent Teamsters in the Western Region and across the United States and is proud to be running for his second consecutive term as an International Western Region Vice President with O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United.
Victor Mineros
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 396
Victor Mineros started his Teamsters career back in 1996 as a UPS package car driver out of Local 396 in Southern California.
As he progressed, he became a business agent and organizer for his local and now currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer. In 2022, Mineros was appointed to serve as an Assistant Director in the Western Region within the Teamsters International Package Division.
In addition to being heavily involved with UPS, Mineros has also played a major role in negotiating and securing some of the strongest contracts in the sanitation industry. As a result, he was selected to serve as the International Solid Waste and Recycling Division Director in March 2025.
Mineros values solidarity and expanding the Teamsters strength through strategic planning, organizing, and holding employers accountable. He will be seeking his first full term on the General Executive Board as a Western Region Vice President.
Karla Schumann
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 104
Karla Schumann serves as the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix, Arizona where she represents over 9,000 members in varying industries.
Schumann began her career at UPS in 1987 and has shown her leadership capabilities ever since. She serves on the Arizona AFL-CIO Executive Board and was a pivotal member on the Teamsters UPS National Negotiating Committee in 2023. Since then, Schumann has been a vocal advocate for getting air conditioning in package cars, ensuring worker safety in regard to heat and making sure the company is living up to its contractual obligations.
Schumann brings a strong vision and wants to drive positive change within the Teamsters union moving forward. Her priorities include assisting local unions, carving a path for future generations, and raising industry standards through collective bargaining strength.
Schumann will be seeking her first term as a Western Region Vice President on the General Executive Board.
Canadian Vice President Candidates
Stan Hennessy
President, Local 31
Stan Hennessy first became a Teamster in 1972 as a warehouseman. Before he was elected as President of Local 31 in 2002, he was a shop steward and business representative. He has been an International Vice President since 2009. In 2011, Hennessy was elected President of Joint Council 36, which represents members in British Columbia and the Yukon Territories.
Hennessy is an elected member on the Teamsters Canada Executive Board and a National Assistant to President of Teamsters Canada, François Laporte. Hennessy actively represents labor either as a board member or director of several organizations and currently holds a position as Director of WESTAC, Western Canada Advisory Committee.
François Laporte
President, Teamsters Canada
François Laporte was elected President of Teamsters Canada in 2015. During his over 30 years in the labor movement, he helped build a better future for workers both at the negotiating table and in politics. Some of his achievements include organizing over 2,500 workers at a clothing factory, working to revise truckers’ hours of service and helping Canada’s railway unions merge with the Teamsters.
Laporte has held several positions at the local and national levels within Canada and served on the executive boards of Locals 931, 1998 and 106.
Craig McInnes
President, Local 938
Craig McInnes is President of Local 938 in Ontario, a member of Teamsters Canada Executive Board, Pension Plan Trustee, Vice President of the Brewery and Soft Drink Division, Chairperson – Health and Welfare, and a Teamster member since 1984.
International Trustee Candidates
Sean Cedenio
Secretary-Treasurer, Local 570
Sean Cedenio began his Teamster career as a forklift operator in 1991 before quickly stepping into leadership roles within Local 570 in Baltimore, Maryland. He served the membership of Local 570 as an organizer, trustee, and recording secretary, before becoming Secretary-Treasurer. Cedenio represents roughly 3,900 members across warehouse, brewery, bakery, soft drink, dairy, and other varied industries. He has been instrumental in major contract negotiations particularly with Costco. In addition, Cedenio has led key organizing victories, including at Zum Bus.
Cedenio’s decades of leadership are rooted in a commitment to improving working conditions and ensuring members’ voices drive change within the labor movement. As a candidate for International Trustee, Cedenio brings a vision of growth, adaptation, and innovation for the Teamsters, with priorities centered on strengthening contracts, embracing new ideas, and advancing the power of working people across industries. He is seeking his first term on the General Executive Board.
Willie Ford
President, Local 71
Willie Ford, a proud Teamster since 1987, began his career as a UPS package and feeder driver before rising through the ranks to become a steward and trustee. In 2020, he was ultimately elected as President and Principal Officer of Local 71 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ford’s local union represents more than 2,500 members across various industries. A U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War, Ford has dedicated his career to strengthening union power, negotiating strong contracts, and expanding organizing efforts, including successfully bringing US Foods workers into the Teamsters. He also serves as a Joint Council 9 Trustee.
Ford’s priorities remain clear: to defend against contract givebacks, expand organizing in core industries, and empower rank-and-file members to play a central role in shaping the future of the Teamsters. He will be seeking his second term as an International Trustee.
Vinnie Perrone
President, Local 804
Vinnie Perrone joined the Teamsters union in 1994 as a UPS package car driver in Long Island.
In 2019, Perrone became the President of Local 804 which represents over 7,000 members throughout metro New York. Perrone oversees one of the most militant locals throughout the country and has done a superb job in mobilizing members and maintaining a strong level of engagement.
Perrone is well known for holding large corporations like UPS accountable and ensuring that they live up to their contractual obligations. Throughout the 2023 UPS negotiations, Perrone spearheaded the Local 804 supplemental negotiations and won major gains for his members. He has also played a significant role in organizing efforts at Amazon.
Perrone hopes to keep moving the International forward and strives to keep giving Teamster members a voice at the table. He will be seeking his second term as an International Trustee on the General Executive Board.