Our Leadership
Officers
Sabrena Gillespie, President
Greetings Sisters and Brothers in the Labor Movement,
Serving the military, their families and the mission with approximately 25 years in the Federal Government, I became a Union activist over 20 years, as a member, steward and since 2011, as a elected officer. After serving five (5) years as Executive Vice President, I was elected as President in August 2020. As a Union leader advocating, representing and negotiating for civil, human and workers’ rights for bargaining unit employee, both federal and private sector on a daily basis. Advocating for others is my passion. My passion and commitment for the well-being of employees and their families is to work to ensure we live, work and play in a safe and flourishing work environment that also encompasses the community.
Graduate of Austin Peay State University with a BS in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. In preparing for the role of President, I have received continuous educational training for the betterment of the Local with an extensive list of AFGE Union training.
There is are task before us and this Local needs all hands on deck. Let’s roll up our sleeves and continue the great work of the labor movement. AFGE L2022 is stronger when we work together.
Solidarity forever,
Sabrena R. Gillespie
President
TRANSFORMATION
"I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a 'transformer' in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is the yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and faith to be a transforming leader."
~ Stephen R. Covey
Raquel Rushing, Executive Vice President
Being elected by acclimation, Raquel recently became the Executive Vice President of Local 2022 after first serving as a Union Steward and then Chief Steward. She has been integral in numerous grievances, restoring pay, and challenging performance evaluations. During her time with Local 2022, she has been a part of the Legislative Committee, Women’s and Fair Practices Committee, Communications Committee, Bargaining team and is the current YOUNG coordinator. Raquel recently won AFGEs first ever Lift Every Voice award, illustrating her dedication to progression, not only in the Labor movement but injustices everywhere. Raquel has been a federal employee for over 8 years and looks forward to doing her part to continue to push Local 2022 as well as AFGE forward.
Raquel holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from California State University, Long Beach.
Kenneth Wray, Treasurer
Cassandra Bass, 2nd Vice President
Cassandra currently works for Department of Defense at Child Youth Services as a Lead Child Youth Program Assistant. She has been employed with Child Youth Services since 1993. Cassandra joined AFGE Local 2022 in 2011; and became a steward in 2013.
In March 2017 she was elected 6th vice president, and elected 2nd vice president in September 2020. Cassandra has also served as the Women’s Fair Practice Coordinator since 2017. During her tenure with Local 2022, she continues to assists her co-workers with questions and work-related obstacles. Cassandra’s goal is to resolve all issues at the lowest level possible. Cassandra work to build trusting relationship with all government employees.
She has found that every problem does not have to go through a full grievance process.
Cassandra is a 2015 graduate from Hopkinsville Community College majoring in Early Childhood Education; she is currently a student at Southern New Hampshire University where she is majoring in the Human Services field with a concentration of Child and Family Services. Cassandra looks forward to graduating with a Bachelor’s of Art degree in May of 2022.
Candee Civils, 3rd Vice President
Candee currently works for Department of the Army Child and Youth Services. Candee joined the AFGE Local 2022 in 2014. In 2017, Candee became a Union Steward. During Candee’s time as Union Steward, she worked continuously to help her fellow coworkers and members resolve issues at the lowest level. In 2020 Candee was elected 3rd Vice President for Local 2022. Candee continues to work diligently. Candee holds degrees from The University of Kentucky and Murray State University.
Pamela Dent, 4th Vice President
Fourth Vice President Pamela Dent has been a member of Local 2022 for five years. Presently she is the Acting Chief Steward for our Local. She is a member of the Women and Fair Practices (WFP) committee. She is a graduate of Liberty University. Pamela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management which will allow her to effectively contribute to our local union and community.
Tony Taylor, 5th Vice President
Stewards
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Chuck Bailey, AF (DPTMS/ATC)
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Kilo McTassney, AF (DES/Fire Dept)
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James Stanley, AF (DES/Fire Dept)
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Dexter Beamon, AF (DES/DASG)
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Keith Norton, AF (DES/DASG)
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Michael Hatmaker, AF (DES/DACP)
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David Ohman, AF (DPW/Elec Shop)
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Ashlea Woods, AF (MEDDAC/Lab)
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Greg Barnett, AF (EMS/MEDDAC)
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Tobi Young, AF (BACH/EBH1)
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Deltrise "DiDi" Brown, AF (BACH/ICU)
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Julius Woods, AF (BACH/Nutrition Care)
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Joyce Westfall, AF (DENTAC/Kuhn)
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Nathan Totman, NAF (Air Assault Auto)
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Candee Civils, NAF (CYSS CDC 2)
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Camilla Johnson, NAF (Clks Base PFC)
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Raquel Rushing, NAF (CYSS Gate 10 SAC)
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Angela Garcia, DECA (QAE/COR)
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Ben Clay, DECA (Meat Dept.)
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James Austin, Advantage (Supply)
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Tommy Prince, Advantage (ITD)
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Johnny Bennett, Advantage (ITD)
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Michael Cheatham, (Safety)
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Steed Smith, Advantage (Saber Airfield Blgd. 6648)
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David Carver, J&J (MEDDAC)
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Rita Wallace, J&J (MEDDAC)
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