NTEU Chapter 46 -- Staff Page

President -- John Darden

John has been with the Service over 22 years working in collections. He has held jobs as a Revenue Officer and as an Offer and Compromise Specialist. John has been a steward for over 19 years. Currently John is serving his first term as Chapter President. Prior to becoming the chapter president, John served as National Vice President District 3 representing IRS employees in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri from 2003 to 2007. During this time, John was also serving the chapter as the Chief Steward. Before that, John has served the Chapter as Vice President, Sec/Treas, TQO Coordinator, Acting Chief Steward, Member of the North Texas District and National Stand Down Teams.

John is married with two teenage children. In his spare time, John enjoys playing golf and riding motorcycles.

Executive Vice President -- James Rucker                                                             

James Rucker is our re-elected Executive Vice President. James has been a Revenue Officer and NTEU member for the past 30 years. He has been a NTEU steward for the past 20 years and takes great pride in providing and delivering the best representation for each member.

As the Executive Vice President of Chapter 46, James has the opportunity to enhance our proud tradition of strong, fair representation by being aggressive and innovative in our collective bargaining actions. James wants to continue to ensure that our member's rights are strictly adhered. His personal goal is to strengthen Chapter 46 by expanding members benefits, protections and services.

First Vice President, Legislation -- Fount Rowel Jr.

I am Fount Rowel Jr. I have been employed with the Internal Revenue Service for 9 years. I work in W&I in the Dallas Texas call site. I have been a Steward for 6 years. I  believe in being a voice for someone who is afraid to speak for themselves.

My  MOTO is that RESPECT is earned not GIVEN. 

Second Vice President, Distant Posts of Duty -- Candis Cardenas

In addition to being our VP of Distant Posts of Duty, Candis is also an Assistant Chief Steward. Candis has been a steward since 2001. She is committed to improving the work environment for all of our members. Candis is excited and ready to work in concert with key union members.

Third Vice President, Membership -- Sharon Wilson

Sharon began working for the service in October of 1998. She became a member of NTEU during orientation. Sharon was raised in a unionized family and truly believes that there is strength in numbers.

Sharon was appointed a steward for Chapter 46 in July of 2003 and has worked on the Membership Committee for 3 years. On October 1, 2008 she took her seat as the recently elected Vice President of Member ship. Her goal is to increase our membership so that our chapter can not only remain large in numbers despite the reduction in the total number of employees in this area, but to be a physically powerful chapter. This need has never been greater. Sharon is ready and willing to fight for what she believes in. How about you?

FourthVice President, Secretary/Treasurer -- Jim Harris

Jim started out with the Service as a Revenue Agent. He is a past Chapter 46 President and has retired from the Service. Jim is now able to spend more time on his hobbies that include world traveling and listening to bluegrass music.

National VP District 3 / Director Negotiations -- Jim Littlejohn

Things just don't happen! At NTEU we set our goals and then make them happen... As the voice of the working men and women of the Internal Revenue Service, I have vowed to right the wrongs and work toward improving the work lives of every IRS employee. Our power comes from the dedication of our officers, stewards and members of NTEU Chapter 46.

Assistant Chief Steward -- Marcie Eason                                                             

Marcie is an Assistant Chief Steward at our 4050 Alpha Road office. She began her career as a general program Revenue Agent back in 1980, and became a member of NTEU at the same time. Marcie has been an International Examiner since 1986.

Marcie became a steward in 1989. Since that time, she has served on several National NTEU-IRS teams. Marcie provides an active voice our Chapter and is a staunch advocate for all members. She has won numerous grievances and is a skilled negotiator.

Assistant Chief Steward -- Kenny Knox

Kenny is committed to improving the work climate in collections and moving forward in the ever changing new IRS that is constantly being redesigned to service the public in this new century. He is excited to have the opportunity to work with other NTEU leaders and being a team player.

Assistant Chief Steward -- Michelle Powell

Michelle has been with the Internal Revenue Service for more than 22 years. She started her career at the Memphis Service Center and then moved to Dallas in October of 1998. Michelle became a union representative because she wanted to be able to make a considerable difference within the Service.

Communications Coordinator -- Larry Elliott

Larry is currently working in the union office full time. He is the editor of our chapter newsletter and the chapter website. Larry has also been assisting the chapter in computer / data management related areas.

Larry has been with the Service and NTEU working in Exam since spring of 1987, starting as a Tax Auditor and then as a Revenue Agent. Larry has spent time working in general program, NRP, and Innocent Spouse. Larry was a "District Support Technician" (i.e. computer guy) and has help instruct computer rollout classes for Examination. Additionally, Larry was involved in teaching Balanced Measures classes for Exam.

Prior to being with the IRS, Larry gradutate from the University of Oklahoma with a BBA in Business Managemetn and spent some time "touring" the world as a U.S. Marine Officer working in communications (teletype, telephone and radio).

Space Committee

Cheryl Dalton -- Chairperson
Laqueeda Brown
Bernardo Delgado