AFGE Local 3313
Union Officials

Union Officials

Meet the elected officers and stewards who represent you. Our leadership team works to protect your rights and advance your interests across all DOT agencies.

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Leadership

Executive Board

The Executive Board oversees all union operations, sets policy direction, and represents the membership in negotiations with management.

Roster current as of July 1, 2026

Jennifer Rodes, President of AFGE Local 3313

Jennifer Rodes

President, AFGE Local 3313

jennifer.rodes@dot.gov
EA

Edward Acosta

Executive Vice President

JR

Jennifer Rodes

Secretary-Treasurer

Vacant

Chief Steward

Vacant

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

Vacant

Human Rights & Youth Director

MR

Melinda Riddick

Organization & Recruiting Chair

Agency Representatives

Each DOT agency has dedicated vice presidents and stewards to address agency-specific issues and represent employees.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Reduces crashes, injuries, and fatalities by advancing large truck and bus safety through collaboration, education, research, technology, and compliance.

JR

Jennifer Rodes

Vice President (EL/LR contact)

EA

Edward Acosta

Vice President (EL/LR contact)

Vacant

Steward

Federal Transit Administration

FTA | Federal Transit Administration

Improves America's communities through public transportation by providing financial and technical assistance to local transit systems.

PR

Peter Regan

Vice President

SW

Shanell Watson

Steward

AC

Anna Curtis

Steward

Maritime Administration

MARAD | Maritime Administration

Fosters, promotes, and develops the maritime industry of the United States to meet the nation's economic and security needs.

TA

Tsedey Aragie

Vice President

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Saves lives, prevents injuries, and reduces economic costs due to road traffic crashes through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement.

EA

Edward Acosta

Vice President

DL

Derrell Lyles

Second Vice President

WF

Wellington Felix

Steward

JD

Jeffrey Dressel

Steward

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

PHMSA | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Protects people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials essential to daily life.

WF

William Fink

Vice President

MH

Matthew Hufford

Steward

Office of the Secretary of Transportation

OST | Office of the Secretary of Transportation

Oversees the policies and programs of the Department of Transportation and coordinates transportation initiatives across all modes.

SH

Stuart Hindman

Vice President

JR

Jennifer Rodes

Second Vice President

MR

Melinda Riddick

Steward

The officers listed above are authorized by this Union to execute all representation duties in accordance with 5 U.S.C. §§ 7101–7135.

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