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Your Local E-board
1466 E-Board Officers are elected at the Local level and serve 2-year terms.
Interested in running for the board? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at: parks1466wfse@gmail.com
Natural Resources Policy Committee
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The Policy Committee delegates are elected at the Local level and serve 2-year terms.
Council 28 E-Board
The Washington Federation of State Employees Executive Board is an elected body of approximately 70
members that run our Union between the biennial Conventions.
Executive Board members, elected from members of the twelve Policy Committees, along with the officers, set the direction of our Union at their 3 to 4 meetings per year.
Committees of the Executive Board include Accountability, Communications, Collective Bargaining, Statewide Grievance, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Health & Safety, Legislative and Political Action, Members’ Only Benefits, Organizing, Personnel, Steward, Skilled Labor & Trades, Strike and ad‐hoc committees as needed.
These Committees meet periodically to make recommendations for actions regarding our Union to the Executive Board.
Any member in good standing may request to serve on a committee. Contact your 1466 E-Board delegate for more information:
Shop Stewards
East Region
SW Region
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NW Region
President
Alicia Burki
I seek to understand how things function; to apply this knowledge into organized action to serve our membership.
I do not have a background in leading or organizing large groups of people, but I can and will continue to do all things with integrity, honesty, and transparency. I expect the same from all our Local Officers, Council E-Board, and WFSE Staff.
I can and will continue to amplify your voice at the table, if you are willing to speak.
I do not have all the answers, but I know how to source credible information and produce results.
I cannot do not this alone and I will be asking for your guidance and involvement.
I do not hold a position of power or status within our agency and I want to demonstrate those things are not necessary to make a difference at our level.
My goal is to be challenged out of this position based on merit by the next election.
Vice President
Denis Felton
I love Parks! I have been working in them when I started as a Park Aide for Spokane County Parks in the Summer of 1984 and 38 years later as a Ranger, I’m still loving it! My second passion is helping and working with the union members of the Parks Statewide Local 1466. I have spent many years serving on the Local Executive Board as a Trustee, Ranger Representative and currently I am your Vice President and Chief Shop Steward. I strive to increase participation in OUR union and empower all members to have a voice and know their rights.
Treasurer
Jeff Wheeler
I started working for State Parks back in 1984 as a Park Aide at Fort Worden. After working in 5 different Regions (only 3 left) I ended up at Cama Beach and I am the manager for the Salish Foothills Area. About 9 years ago I somehow got talked into being the treasurer for Local 1466, not knowing anything about the position. I've learned that I really enjoy being a part of this union, currently I am on the statewide board and have twice been a member of the collective bargaining team. I have about 2 years left until I retire, in that time I look forward to fighting for better pay, housing options and a good career path for all staff.
Secretary
Miles Carigan
I started working with State Parks in 2006. between now and then I left the job for about 2 years doing other things and can say with confidence that working for Parks is one of the best jobs ever. With that said, I believe our Union is here to ensure WA State Parks continues to be a great place to work.
As Secretary It's my duty to record and communicate union business to our Local. It's my personal mission to create a solid stream of communication between Local 1466 leadership and membership. Without a unified voice, we can do nothing.
Trades Rep.
Vacant
Candidates must be in good standing for at least one year (to date) to be eligible for office. In 150 words or less, candidates can submit a statement to the board for consideration. Per our Local Constitution, a majority vote of the E-Board may fill a vacancy for the remainder of that term. This term expires at the end of 2024.
For more information email: Sec.Local1466@outlook.com
Trades Rep.
James (Jim) White
Bio Pending
Support Rep.
Ann Grabler
‘Hello everyone!
I am excited to have this opportunity to be on the Executive Board for State Parks for the union! As a Support Professional representative, I will be brining my years of experience at the agency as an AA2 , and most recently, as the Program Coordinator for the Parks Boating Program, as well as almost a decade of experience serving on the Executive Board of Directors for Pizza Klatch (a local non-profit here in Olympia that I served on from 2011 to 2020).
As a former AA2, I have been in a unique position where I have interacted with visitors, our maintenance teams, and our Park Rangers and am happy to lean into this position on the Executive Board to effect change. I believe that you cannot change things unless you are willing to be a part of said change.
Some background on me: I graduated from Central Washington University with a B.S. in Recreation and Tourism Management, and spent a decade living in Central Washington before relocating back to the west side of the state. My entire career has been in recreation; City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, R.E.I. and now State Parks.
I am excited to get to know you all more and am grateful for this opportunity. Talk to you all soon!’
Support Rep.
Sam Wotipka
I started with Parks as an AmeriCorps member at Deception Pass State Park in 2011 and began my current position as Exhibit Program Coordinator in 2014. I’m proud to have spent nearly my entire adult life working in Washington’s beautiful state parks, and grateful to have a role bringing the stories of the lands we manage to the public.
As Support Rep, I aim to provide representation and voice for the many non-ranger and maintenance positions that keep our agency running.
Ranger Rep.
April Sales
Bio Pending
Ranger Rep.
Brandon Erickson
Bio Pending.
