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The following elected officers were nominated and elected by their peers to serve as leaders of the regional and national Councils. As officers, they facilitate debate on motions, oversee Council budgets and document Council business. They also serve as Council Reps for their districts. |
| “The best part about SPEEA,” he said, “is for me, the fact that you have a say in the benefits and pay you have through a contract, versus having the company dictate that to you.” |
R Matthew Joyce, chair
Council Representative, Dist. S-1 (Spirit Wichita)
Senior sub-systems and integration engineer
R Matthew Joyce has served in a number of other roles for SPEEA, including SPEEA Council treasurer, committee officer/member and negotiation team member. “I have learned people want to help other people,” he said about his union experience.
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“Most people get it,” she said about the benefits of a union. For those who don’t, she tells them: “I’m involved as an officer to help ensure we have a fair playing field between engineers and technical workers and the company.” |
Theryl Johnson, treasurer
Council Representative, Dist. P-5 (Boeing Plant II)
Real-time software engineer
In addition to her roles as Council officer and Council Rep, Theryl Johnson is also active in SPEEA committees, including Diversity, Governing Documents and Leadership Development and Training. She makes a point of encouraging others to join committees to bring their voice, experience and passion.
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“Most members don’t want to get involved. But if they don’t get involved, who will? Your involvement strengthens the union as a whole – to push the car down the road.” |
Byron Henderson, secretary
Council Representative, Dist. E-50 (Boeing Everett)
Electrical engineer for Boeing facilities
Byron Henderson serves as a Council officer, Council Rep and member of the SPEEA Leadership Development and Training Committee. Coming from an engineering job where he didn’t have a union, he appreciates what SPEEA can do. “I don’t want to sit back and cruise through. I want to be active and see what’s going on,” he said. “I want to understand how I can help.”
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Mike Pirone, chair
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| David Fritz, treasurer
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Raqual Cundiff, secretary
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“We all have the ability to speak about what we want in a non-judgmental zone. It’s our sanctuary.” |
Emily Forest, chair
Council Representative, Dist. S-12 (Spirit Wichita)
Supplier quality specialist
Emily Forest stepped up to become a Council Rep and then Midwest Council officer because of a special leadership recruiting event. She’s glad she did. “It’s a good fit,” she said of her Council officer role. “What really matters is communication,” she said. “That is the key.” |
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“The best part about SPEEA,” he said, “is for me, the fact that you have a say in the benefits and pay you have through a contract, versus having the company dictate that to you.” |
R Matthew Joyce, treasurer
Council Representative, Dist. S-1 (Spirit Wichita)
Senior sub-systems and integration engineer
R Matthew Joyce has served in a number of other roles for SPEEA, including SPEEA Council treasurer, committee officer/member and negotiation team member. “I have learned people want to help other people,” he said about his union experience. |
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| Benjamin Blankley, secretary
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