Ron Ramirez, President
Term of office 2011-2012
Neighborhood Services Department

Background:  During my employment I have worked in EAS , as Contracts Administrator and currently working at Neighborhood Services Department as Project Manager for the Community Development Block Grant Program. I also served 10 years on the Arizona Supreme Court Foster Review Board, I am a Valley Leadership and Valle Del Sol Leadership graduate.  I am a Past President of the Phoenix Hispanic Network and served for 2 years.  Served as Vice President & President of my homeowners association. I have 1 year of Law school at the Southern California University for Professional Studies and worked part time as a paralegal for over 22 years. I have a Masters of Business Administration from Western International University and am a certified bilingual mediator.  I have been involved with ASPTEA for over 15 years and currently serve as a President.

Length of time with City: 22 years
Organizational
Activities:  PALM IV, Wage and Benefits committee and Communication committee.
Phone: 602-254-8474

Colleen Lockwood,Vice President
Term of office 2012 -2013
Public Work

Background:  I have been an ASPTEA member since I began my employment in June 2000.   I volunteered and served on the Wage and Benefit Survey Committee in 2001 & 2003.  Additionally, I volunteered and served on the By-laws committee in 2005.   I was appointed as a Director for ASPTEA in 2006.  As a director I was responsible for attending New Hire Orientations to develop new membership and attending Retirement Board meetings reporting back to the Board on any activity affecting our membership.  As Vice-President, I chaired the Wage and Benefit Survey Committee in 2007 and the Mike Cusimano Educational Award Committee in 2008.    I have been a member of the City’s Health Care Task Force since 2006.

Organizational Activities:  I organize several ASPTEA social functions including the Annual Picnic, Laughlin trips and other group activities and Co-chair the Memorial and Community Service committees with Treasurer, David Nieto.  I am also very active with employee dispute resolution.

Length of time with City:  11 years
Phone: 602-254-8474

Jason Stokes
Director Chief Representative
Term of office 2011-2012
Police Department

Background:  I am a native of Phoenix, Bachelors degree in Police Science and Law Enforcement Administration.  I am currently the Administrative Manager for the Communications Bureau of the Police Department, overseeing 9-1-1 and Dispatch operations for the city and approximately 275 employees.

Length of time with City: 20 years

Accomplishments: In addition to my full time job, I chair the training committee, holiday committee, serve as the association rep to all committees associated with Police and have put forth a tremendous effort to improve the value of membership by organizing and presenting free and convenient training to the membership on personal safety, identity theft, leadership skills and wellness.  I have represented several members on matters relating to grievances, PMG’s, and discipline.  I have successfully overturned Not Met PMG’s, Civil Service Hearing Officer Findings and won grievances for our members.  I have a proven track record of success.  I strive to represent our membership with professionalism and integrity.  I am committed to the association and proud to represent our members.  I also make a pretty awesome Black & Tan.

Phone: 602.254-6320

David Nieto Jr
Treasurer
Term of office 2011-2012
Engineering and Architectural Services Department

Background:  Native Phoenician, married with two children. Associates Degree from Phoenix College 1988, Bachelors of Science Degree from Arizona State University 1991 majoring in Management.  Departments worked in include: Development Services, Water Services, Street Transportation and currently working in Engineering and Architectural Services as a Principal Engineering Technician.

Length of time with City: 16 Years
Phone: 602 495-5160

Charlene Limbeck
Secretary
Term of office 2012-2013
Finance Department

Background:  I have a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University in Accounting.  I began my career with the City in 1983 as a Tax Auditor Intern.  I was promoted to Tax Auditor in 1984 and Senior Tax Auditor in 1986.  I have resided in Phoenix since January 1969.

Length of time with City: 28 years

Organizational Activities:  I currently am serving as Board Secretary on the ASPTEA Board. For the past several years, I have chaired the Annual Holiday Party and chaired the 1996-1997 Wage and Benefit Survey Committee. I have also served on various ASPTEA committees including the Rule of 80.  I have participated in Wage and Benefit Negotiations, and as a contributor and past editor of the ASPTEA Newsletter. I currently chair the Social Events Committee.

Phone: 602 256-4367

Joe Niles
Director
ITS
Term of office 2012-2013


Background:  I have worked with the City since 1989 in the Information Technology Department.  I've worked on various computer systems in the city.  I'm currently working on the EaSt System for Engineering and Architectural Services and Streets.

Length of time with City: 23 Years

Organizational Activities: Current Web Master of the ASPTEA web site.  Past Web master of the COPMEA web site.

Stu Casey
Director
Term of office 2012-2013
Public Works

Background:  I have worked for the Engineering, Street Transportation, Development Services, Engineering and Architectural Services, and Public Works Departments.  I have held positions in Civil Inspections, Civil Plan Review, and as a Management Assistant II, supervised technical employees at the professional and entry level.  I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and a Masters Degree in Project Management from Keller Graduate School in Phoenix, Arizona.

Organizational Activities: I have served as the ASPTEA Election Chairman for 13 years, since 1996.  I have served several times as the ASPTEA By-Law and Constitution Chairman, when amendments were needed.  I have also served on the ASPTEA Marketing Committee which developed the “ASPTEA Edge” marketing program.

Length of time with City: 26

Phone: 602 534-6944

D'Ann, Director
Water Department

Background: I received my B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1982 and have worked for the City of Phoenix for 23 years. I have worked in the City Managers Office/Office of Environmental Programs as an Environmental Programs Assistant and am currently an Administrative Assistant II in the Environmental Services Division of the Water Services Department. I am married to Richard Clewis who recently retired from the City and was the former Chief Representative of ASPTEA.

Length of Time with City: 24 years

Organizational Activities: I have been an active member in ASPTEA for over 10 years and a Board member for one year. I chaired the Marketing/Outreach Committee, serve on the Webpage Committee, and have been actively involved in State Legislative issues and activities during my time on the Board.

Phone: 620-534-7107