The Members Run This Union!

UE Local 896 – COGS is a democratic, rank-and-file Union.

Members elect all Officers, Committee Chairs, Stewards, and Delegates on an annual basis.

If you are not currently a member of UE Local 896 – COGS, Join the Union and amplify your voice!

Officers and Chairpersons of 2026-2027

President: Will Tjeltveit
Vice President: Andy Minot
Corresponding and Recording Officer: (TBC)
Financial Officer: Michael Johnson III
Campus Chief Steward: Aileen Tierney
Green Area Chief Steward: Angela Horvath
Blue Area Chief Steward: Jack Taylor
Yellow Area Chief Steward: Will Slawson
Red Area Chief Steward: Jack Clisham
B, G, & O Committee Member at large: (TBC)
Unity Officer: Maggie Adams
International Student Representative: This position is filled. Reach out to [email protected] with questions!

Standing Committee Chairpersons

Press & Publicity Committee Chair: Embry O’Leary
Political Action Committee Chair: Ashley Maempa
Labor Solidarity Committee Chair: Delaney Hoffman
Social Committee Chair: Tyler Tumblety
Website & Data Committee Chair: Jacob Payne

Regional and National Representatives

UE Western Region Executive Board member: Olivia Jones
UE General Executive Board member: No COGS member elected this year
UE International Representative (National Staff servicing Iowa): Greg Cross

Trustees

Solomon Fenton-Miller
Jennie Sekanics
Cary Stough