My professional career began at Sierra College on September 1, 2016, as a Student Services Technician in the Admissions and Records Office. Upon starting my career, I signed up as a member of my local union, LiUNA Local 1212. I had been actively involved in my union by attending meetings and participating in the process.

I started my career with Shasta County on 4/24/2009, at the Auditor’s Office, as a Senior Account Clerk.  I transferred and promoted to the Probation department as an Accounting Technician, on 6/14/2010.  My current position is an Agency Staff Services Analyst II.

Ron has been a member of UPEC Local 792 since January 2009 and became an Executive Board Member in November 2013.  He was a member of the Shasta County General Unit as an Eligibility Worker III before joining the UPEC staff in January 2016.  Ron’s prior paralegal and law clerk experience includes representing employees at administrative hearings. BOARD APPOINTMENT.

Robert is in his 32nd year as a professional State Certified Journeyman and Union Representative. He held the title of Public Works Senior Lead and Master Fire Mechanic III at the City of Milpitas.

ELECTED.

Sergeant at Arms April 13, 2024

APPOINTED. 

Executive Board Member May 16, 2024

Ryan Heron has served UPEC since July 2013. Ryan was appointed to the executive board in 2016. Ryan's past experience includes working in the legislative department for the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO. Contributor for The Progressive Press. APPOINTED.  July 2013 APPOINTED.  Executive Board Member June 2016 ELECTED. Executive Board Auditor May 5, 2018 EDUCATION. B.S.

Ryan Friesen is a Labor Relation Representative with 13 years of experience as a professional. Prior to joining UPEC, Ryan worked for the California School Employees Association and our currently retained Law Firm, GRT Law. Ryan was introduced to our organization when he served as a contract organizer in 2016. APPOINTED TO STAFF.  February 16, 2022 ELECTED.  N/A EDUCATION. A.

Cindy Walton joined UPEC in November 2013. Cindy was raised in Redding CA. She lived in Germany for 10 years and in San Francisco for 5 years before moving back to Redding in 2001. Cindy has over 30 years experience in Customer Service, A/R, A/P as well as a wide range of administrative skills and has a long history of working and managing in an office environment.