Stage 1
Nomination Meeting
Friday September 4, 2026
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Held at each affiliated Local Lodge.
2026 Nominee Slate
Executive Officers
| # | Position | Nominee | Local / Station | IAM Card # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | President — Directing General Chairperson | Fabiola Lipeles | SAT / Local 2210 | CB000820 |
| 2 | Secretary — Treasurer | Larry Hartz | OKC / Local 2909 | CH03979 |
Vice Presidents
| Position | Nominee | Local / Station | IAM Card # |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.P. (AAG) American Airlines | VACANT | — | — |
| V.P. (AK) Alaska Airlines | VACANT | — | — |
| V.P. (WN) Southwest Airlines | Carla Penaloza | PSP / Local 1932 | CL029831 |
| V.P. (MGE) McGhee Air Services | VACANT | — | — |
| V.P. Hawaiian Islands | VACANT | — | — |
| V.P. At Large | VACANT | — | — |
Trustees
| # | Position | Nominee | Local / Station | IAM Card # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trustee | Cindy Graham | DEN / Local 1886 | BY029333 |
| 2 | Trustee | William Hecker | MCI / Local 561 | BU068992 |
| 3 | Trustee | VACANT | — | — |
General Chairs
| Position | Nominee | Local / Station | IAM Card # |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Chair | Brian Rippy | SAT / Local 2210 | BY007716 |
| General Chair | Denekia Abdul Rahim | SAN / Local 2765 | BT045862 |
| General Chair | Tammy Gaunt | MCO / Local 2508 | BW075600 |
| General Chair | Katie Lennox | ANC / Local 601 | CF071447 |
| General Chair | Teri (Star) Yanez | BUR / Local 1932 | CB084392 |
IAM Card numbers are listed as filed for nominations. Vacant positions remain open until filled.
Important Dates
Per the official notice from District 142, nominations and (if necessary) endorsements and a general election will be conducted for the offices below. Times are local to each Local Lodge.
Stage 2 (if necessary)
Endorsement Vote
Friday October 16, 2026
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
At each Local Lodge. Absentee ballots must be received by this date.
Stage 3 (if necessary)
General Election
Friday December 11, 2026
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
At each Local Lodge. Absentee ballots must be received by this date.
Absentee nomination and ballot deadlines
| Item | Must be received by |
|---|---|
| Absentee nomination forms | September 4, 2026 |
| Absentee endorsement ballots | October 16, 2026 |
| Absentee election ballots | December 11, 2026 |
Eligible members: those who work more than 25 miles from their scheduled Local nomination meeting location, or who are scheduled to work or travel for work on nomination, endorsement, or election dates. Request absentee ballots through the District 142 election page.
Source: Official Notice to the Membership, IAM Air Transport District 142 2026 Officer Election, dated July 15, 2026. Complete information at atd142.org/2026-district-142-general-election/.
Why We're Running
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