Officers & Staff of Teamsters Local No. 59
Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board is comprised of the following:
(2) Full-time Officers, (1) Vice President, (1) Recording Secretary, (3) Trustees
George F. Belanger
–Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Officer
George has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1988. He served as Shop Steward on behalf of the members at UPS-Dartmouth for 12 years. George worked at United Parcel Service out of the Dartmouth Facility prior to becoming a full-time officer of the Local. In January 1996, he was elected to the position of Recording Secretary for the Local and in January 2005, he went on to be elected to the full-time office of President and Business Representative. George was appointed to the position of Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Officer effective August 1, 2009. In November 2010, George was elected to the position of Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2011. In addition to being a full-time officer of Local 59, George has held and currently holds the following positions:
- - Eastern Region Representative of the IBT Package Division
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- - President: Teamsters JC 10
- - Delegate: SE Massachusetts Building Trades Council
- - Member: Massachusetts Heavy and Highway Negotiating Committee
- - Member: Teamsters/UPS New England Area Parcel Grievance Committee (NEAPGC)
- - Member: UPS New England Supplemental Negotiating Committee
- - Elected IBT Convention Delegate (2011)
- - Member: UMass Dartmouth Advisory Board
- - Member: New England Teamsters Federal Credit Union Board
- - Member: Allegiant Care Board
- - Member: New England Teamsters Pension Fund Board
Jeffrey S. Sharp
–President and Business Representative
Jeff has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 2009. He worked at UPS in Yarmouth and was a Shop Steward. Jeff served as Recording Secretary since October 1, 2020. He was then appointed to President and Business Representative effective January 1, 2022.
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
Manuel S. Amaral, Jr.
–Vice President
Manny has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1977. He is serving as Shop Steward on behalf of the employees at United Parcel Service at the Dartmouth Facility and has been since 2001. Manny works at the UPS Facility in Dartmouth as a Feeder Driver and was elected as Trustee of the Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board in January 2005. Manny was appointed to the position of Vice President effective August 1, 2009. In November 2010, Manny was elected to the position of Vice President, effective January 1, 2011. In addition to being a part-time officer of Local 59, Manny has held and currently holds the following positions:
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- - Elected IBT Convention Alternate Delegate (2011)
Jeremy T. Fontes
–Recording Secretary
Jeremy has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 2006. He is a Police Officer at the Acushnet Police Department and served as the Warden for Local 59 Meetings. Jeremy also served on the Local 59 Election Committee on behalf of the Members. He was appointed to Recording Secretary effective January 1, 2022.
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
Donald I. Drew
–Trustee
Don has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1993. He serves on the contract negotiating committee and as Shop Steward on behalf of the members at the Falmouth Schools and has been for over 15 years. Don works as Head Custodian at the Lawrence Junior High School and was appointed to the Trustee position effective November 1, 2011. Don is active in the Falmouth community and is the proud parent whose son has served 2 tours in Iraq. In addition to Trustee, Don currently holds this position:
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
Seamus P. Hogan
–Trustee
Seamus has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 2009. He works at United Parcel Service as a package car driver and serves as a Shop Steward on behalf of the Members at UPS in Yarmouth. Seamus was appointed to the position of Trustee in May, 2024. In addition to being a Trustee, Seamus currently holds the following position:
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
Kathy Knapp
–Trustee
Kathy has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1984. She works at United Parcel Service as a feeder driver. Kathy was appointed to the position of Conductor for Local 59 Meetings in September, 2013, and was then appointed as a Trustee in June, 2018. In addition to being a Trustee, Kathy currently holds the following position:
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
K. Doug Sims
–Trustee
Doug has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 2007. He serves on the contract negotiating committee and as Shop Steward on behalf of the employees at Old Colony High School. Doug is a teacher in the Carpentry Department and was appointed as a Trustee to the Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board in March, 2023. In addition to being a Trustee, Doug has held and is currently holding the following position:
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
Wayne Souza
–Conductor
Wayne has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 2003. He is employed at Coca Cola Bottling Company of Cape Cod and was appointed as the Conductor for Local 59 Meetings in May, 2019. Wayne also serves as Shop Steward on behalf of the Members.
- - Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
James Corbett
–Warden
Jim has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 2013. He is employed at the Steamship Authority and was appointed as the Warden for Local 59 Meetings in January 2022. Jim also serves as Shop Steward on behalf of the Members.
Donna M. Saunders
–Office Manager
Donna started working for the Teamsters in March 1984 with the Teamsters Welfare Fund. In September 1990, Donna began working for the Teamsters Union Office as the Office Manager.
Lisa M. Roderick
–Titan Operator
Lisa started working for the Teamsters in April 1986 with the Teamsters Welfare Fund. In August 1991, Lisa began working for the Teamsters Union Office as the Titan Operator.