Staff members pictured above, from left to right and top to bottom

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  Elaine Lewis, Health & Welfare Customer Service/Accounting

  Elaine Lewis has worked in accounting fields for 25 years, 8 years for the Teamster Trust offices. She works in the audit & collections department, Health & Welfare customer service and performs accounting functions.

  In her personal time, she enjoys reading, traveling and getting to know other people.

  " 'How can I help you?', is not just the way I answer the phone, but a sincere desire to assist our members in resolving their challenges."

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  Carole Roesler, Supervisor

  Carole Roesler went to work with the Teamster Trust Offices in1981, initially working in Pension Customer Service. In 1996, she became the Pension Trust Supervisor and in 1999, her duties were expanded to include the Supervisor of the Welfare Trust.

  Away from work, she values spending quality time with her family and friends. Other interests include reading, music, the theatre, travel, fishing, camping and horseback riding.

  "I enjoy working in the customer service field; being able to provide assistance to Teamster members has been, and continues to be, a rewarding experience for me."

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  Bonnie McCoy, Pension Customer Service

  Bonnie McCoy came to work for the ATESC in June 1984. All of her 22 years have been with the Pension Trust. Some of her interests are family outings, reading, going to the symphony and crossword puzzles.

  "When a member retires after many years of service, getting to be a part of that and doing what I can to make their experience as easy and pleasant as possible is rewarding. It's fun too!"

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  Sandy Bayer, Computer Services

  Sandy Bayer began her career as a data entry clerk in 1973 when the office was a trailer off of 5th Avenue. She now has a shared responsibility for supporting both the Trust offices and Local 959 in maintaining the smooth operation of their computer networks.

  Outside of work she and her husband, Bob, a retired Teamster, are kept busy with three children and two grandchildren. She enjoys waterskiing, snow machining and working with stained glass.

  "I'm challenged on a daily basis to learn new things as the computer industry advances and expands."

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  Randi Nix, Pension Customer Service

  Randi Nix was hired with the Trust Audit/Collection Department in April 1987. In May 1998 she went to work Customer Service in the Pension Department andto assist with Audit/Collections.

  With two grown sons, her interests include time with family and friends, reading, fishing, nice cars, yard work, hockey games and dogs.

  "I've enjoyed getting to know our Teamster members over the years while helping them better understand their benefits."

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  Dennie Castillo, Health & Welfare Customer Service

  Danette "Dennie" began working for the Teamster Trust offices in March 2002, bringing five years of experience with her. Dennie assists the membership with their Health and Welfare benefits.

  She enjoys reading, ice skating, playing golf with her husband, volunteering at her children's school, dinner parties with friends and spending time with her family.

  "It is a pleasure helping our membership with their Health and Welfare benefits." "Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful Teamster family."

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  Rose Kalamarides, Administrator

  Rose Kalamarides first worked as a Teamster during the construction of the Alaska Pipeline in the mid-1970s. In 1980 she went to work in the Trust offices. After working in various positions within the Trust, she was promoted to Administrator in 1996.

  She loves to ski, play hockey, read and sew. She is married with one daughter.

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  "Organized labor truly advances the economic well-being of families and I feel fortunate to be part of that."

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  Dennis White, Assistant Administrator

  Dennis White was hired as the computer operations manager for the Alaska Teamsters Union and Trust operation in 1975. He's very proud to say that his three children were born in the Alaska Teamster's Hospital. Dennis received a BS degree in business management in 1984 from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and shortly there after was placed in charge of all Teamsters computer services. He still leads the computer effort.

  Until a few years ago Dennis played in several of the organized basketball and softball leagues in Anchorage for enjoyment. Now he enjoys playing with his grand kids and walking his dogs.

  "I feel privileged to have been able to help provide background computer services to our membership all these years."

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  Kelli Gatrell, H&W Customer Service

  Kelli Gatrell began working for the Teamster Trust offices in June 2006, bringing a total of 14 years of experience to her current position. Kelli, her husband, two young sons, a dog and a cat, live in Wasilla. They love to run around their yard with the dog and take their family boating and fishing in the little lake in their subdivision.

  "I consider myself very lucky that I was able to come to work with the wonderful people here at Alaska Teamsters."

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