What We’ve Accomplished

When I first asked for your vote, I made a commitment to help bring Council 11 together.

I believed then, and I believe even more strongly today, that our Council is at its best when we spend less time working against one another and more time working together on behalf of the pilots we represent.

Over the past term, we have made meaningful progress. The constant infighting that once consumed too much of our Council's time and energy has largely given way to stronger working relationships and a greater willingness to find common ground. That change matters, and I am proud of the role I have played in helping move us in that direction.

But progress does not mean our work is finished.

We still have areas where Council 11 can and should do better, particularly in communication, member engagement, accessibility, and our ability to turn good ideas into action. I believe effective leadership requires us to acknowledge those shortcomings just as openly as we recognize our successes.

I will continue showing up, listening to our pilots, bringing forward new ideas, building relationships, asking difficult questions, and working to build consensus around solutions that make our Council stronger.

That is what I have tried to do throughout this term.

Unity was never meant to be the finish line. It was meant to give us the foundation necessary to accomplish more for our pilots. We have built that foundation, and now the challenge is to keep improving upon it.

I'm proud of the progress we've made together, realistic about the work that remains, and determined to keep pushing Council 11 forward.

Here are some of the ways I've worked to turn that commitment into action.

From Unity to Results

Unity That Delivers

I ran for office because I believed our Council could be stronger if we worked together.

That wasn’t simply a campaign slogan.

I’ve worked throughout my term to build relationships across our council, encourage collaboration, and move beyond the division that had too often dominated our conversations.

Today, Council 11 is a more unified collective.

We may not always agree, and we shouldn’t, but we’ve demonstrated that disagreement doesn’t prevent us from working together.

Unity doesn’t mean everyone thinks alike. It means we’re willing to work together towards a common purpose.

That’s the culture I committed to building and it’s the one I intend to continue strengthening.

Bringing Our Council Together

Making Our Council Work For You

Making Meetings More Accessible

A union meeting is only effective if our members have a meaningful opportunity to participate.

That means we should continually ask whether the way we have always done things is still the best way to serve our pilots. Throughout my term, I’ve worked to reduce the cost of Council meetings while exploring new ways to make participation easier and more accessible.

That includes evaluating meeting venues across several states within our Council’s footprint, with the goal of bringing meetings closer to more of the pilots we represent. I’ve also been exploring the use of virtual town halls as another way to give pilots greater access to their representatives, important information, and the opportunity to ask questions directly.

The question behind each of these efforts is simple: How can we make it easier for more pilots to participate in their union?

That same idea led to the Make One Meeting campaign.

The goal is simple: If every pilot made the commitment to attend just one council meeting we could dramatically increase participation and strengthen the connection between our members their representatives.

You don’t have to attend every meeting. You don’t have to become a committee member.

Just come to one.

See how your council works, meet your representatives, ask questions, and make your voice heard. One meeting can change how connected you feel to your union.

Representing DC At The Horseshoe

Building Relationships Across the MEC

Effective representation isn’t accomplished in isolation.

I’ve made a deliberate effort to build relationships with officers across every council at the MEC and maintain those relationships through regular communication.

That means reaching across the table, even when we may represent different groups, have different perspectives, or approach issues differently.

I’ve done the same with MEC committee members, working to maintain open lines of communication and ensure that Council 11, and specifically YOU, remain well represented in those conversations.

You don’t effectively represent your pilots by only talking to people who already agree with you.

You represent them by building relationships, understanding different perspectives, and finding common ground when it matters.

Putting Our Resources To Work

Your Dues Should Serve Our Pilots

As Secretary Treasurer, one of my responsibilities is helping ensure that council resources are used responsibly.

But responsible stewardship isn’t simply about spending less.

It’s about making sure the money we spend actually benefits the pilots we represent.

I’ve worked closely with our local Family Awareness Committee to fully fund and authorize events that directly support and engage our pilot group.

These events provide opportunities for pilots and their families to connect with their union and with one another outside of the normal work environment.

Our resources should strengthen our pilot group and that’s exactly what I’ve worked to do.

Bringing the MEC to You

Your Voice Should Be Heard Where Decisions Are Made

Representation doesn’t stop at the council level.

I’ve worked to make sure Council 11 pilots are connected to the broader MEC and have direct access to the people doing the work on their behalf.

One example has been helping facilitate Meet the Negotiators events in the DC area, giving our pilots the opportunity to hear directly from members of the negotiating team, better understand the work taking place, and ask questions themselves.

I’ve also advocated for bringing special MEC committees, such as the Full Time Flight Pay Loss Special Committee, to Council 11 to brief our pilots directly on their reports and findings.

Our pilots should not have to rely solely on secondhand information when there are opportunities to hear directly from the people closest to an issue.

Whether it involves negotiations, committee work, or other matters affecting our careers, I believe our members deserve access to timely information, knowledgeable resources, and the opportunity to ask meaningful questions.

When important conversations are taking place, Council 11 pilots should have a seat at the table and a meaningful opportunity to participate.

My goal is to continue creating those opportunities and bringing more of the MEC’s resources directly to the pilots we represent.

The Result

When I look back on the commitments I made when I first asked for your vote one stands above the rest:

Unify Council 11

We did that.

But it was never supposed to be the destination. It’s only the foundation.

A unified council can communicate better, engage more pilots, use it resources more effectively, and build stronger relationships throughout the MEC.

A unified council is better positioned to advocate for its pilots.

That’s the Council 11 I want to continue building.

A Stronger Council

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