2026 Board of Directors Nominees

In accordance with the APEA/AFT Constitution SECTION V – BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Article 7, Selection, please be advised that nominations are now closed for the following APEA/AFT Board of Directors seats. The nominees are listed.

 

1. Confidential Employees Association.  Primary and Alternate seats representing:

All of CEA, APEA/AFT Local 6133.

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Primary: Danelle Beck

Alternate: Rohan Ralliaram

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2. Northern Region Supervisory Unit.  Primary and Alternate seats representing:  

All of SU in the Northern region, APEA/AFT Local 4900.

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Primary: Vacant

Alternate: Vacant

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3. Southcentral Region Supervisory Unit.  Primary and Alternate seats representing:

All of SU in the Southcentral region, APEA/AFT Local 4900

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Primary: Tyler Watson

Alternate: Marta Mueller

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4. Southeast Region.  Primary and Alternate seats representing:

Juneau Educational Support Staff, Local #6096

Juneau Mental Health Professionals, Local #6134

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Employees Association, Local #6137

Petersburg District Support Personnel, Local #6131

Petersburg Municipal Employees Association, Local #6132

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Primary: Justin Haley. PMEA

Alternate: Todd Spiech, JESS

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5. UA Adjuncts.  Primary and Alternate seats representing:

United Academics - Adjuncts, Local #6054

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Primary: James Hemsath

Alternate: Vacant

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6. VAFT/USESE.  Primary and Alternate seats representing:

Valdez Federation of Teachers, Local #3479

United Special Education Service Employees, Local #4688

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Primary: Cheryl Derifield

Alternate: Vacant

 

Since there are no disputed seats, per the APEA Constitution, elections are not necessary. All Primary and Alternate board members will officially be seated on July 1, 2026.

 

Thank you,

 

Jeff Kasper

APEA/AFT Business Manager