Classes

Union Officer Duties: Roles and Responsibilities

3:30 - 5:00 pm
2024-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 17
Location: Heritage CD
Speakers: Tim Hoover, Dean Shelton

Roles and Responsibilities Presentation

About the Speakers

Tim Hoover

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Dean Shelton

Dean Shelton currently serves as the Vice President/8th District Representative for the Washington State Council of Firefighters. He has served as Secretary/Treasurer and President of IAFF Local 3219, Marysville. He holds a B.A from Western Washington University, and received his Paramedic training at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland Oregon. Dean began his career...

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