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 -- 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.        

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 -- Kelvishia R. Kinder

FourthVice President, Secretary/Treasurer -- David Hines

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.

Chief Steward -- Cheryl D. Dalton                

Cheryl believes that our contract is the “Gold Standard” for our members.   She challenges management when the contract is violated.  She has been a Chapter 46 steward since 1991.  She has served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Steward, Assistant Chief Steward for Collection, and on various teams and committees.   Cheryl has been with the Service for 29 years.  She has been a Revenue Officer since 1983.  Cheryl believes that representation is the most important aspect of being a steward. She strives to ensure that our members are treated with dignity and respect.                                             

Chief Steward Night Shift -- 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 Management and spent some time "touring" the world as a U.S. Marine Officer working in communications (teletype, telephone and radio).

Membership Committee

Kelvisha R. Kinder -- Chairperson

Space Committee

Laqueeda Brown -- Chairperson
Cheryl Dalton
Sharon Emory
Joseph Ferguson
Mary Higgins
Angela Porch
Rodney Pradier

Strike Force

John Darden -- Chairperson
Cheryl Dalton
Sharon Emory
Venus Harvey
Helen Kimzey
Kelvishia Kinder
Donna Miller
Angela Porch
Michelle Powell
Rodney Pradier
Ladusta Stillwell