Leadership
The Executive Board of IATSE 796 is made up of five officers elected by the membership. There is a sixth elected officer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and 3 elected Board of Trustees, who are not part of the Executive Board. Each officer serves a term of three years. Officers are working technicians within the freelance community.
The current term for the newly installed Officers runs until the end of 2013. Any member in good standing for a period of two years may run for office. Please consider the contribution you can make as a future Officer of our Local.
Officers
Mike Brady, President
Mr. Brady is a working camera operator and charter member of Local 796. He previously served as Vice-President from 2000-2003. He resides in the Houston area, having relocated from Calgary, Alberta in 1990 where he held the offices of shop steward, vice-president, and president of the NABET Local at CBC Calgary.
Raquel Clendening, Vice-President
Ms. Clendening is a working graphics operator and charter member of Local 796. She previously served as Trustee from 2008-2010. She resides in the Houston area and has 30 years experience in television broadcasting. She has worked as a producer, director, assistant director, techinical director, and camera operator.
Frank Trevino, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Trevino is a working camera operator and charter member of Local 796. He resides in the Houston area and has served as Secretary/Treasurer since November of 2009. He previously served as Vice-President from July of 2008 thru October 2009.
Kevin Allen, Business Representative
Mr. Allen is a working camera operator and charter member of Local 796. He previously served as the Business Representative from 2000-2006, directing the organization drives for several of our contracted employers. He served as Vice-President from spring 2010 until 2011.
Frank Arechiga, Sergeant at Arms
Mr. Arechiga is a working A2 and utility. He resides in the San Antonio area and has served as Sergeant at Arms since February of 2008.
Board of Trustees
Eric Norberg, Chairman - Dallas, Fort Worth
Rick Stogsdill - Houston
Eddie Rodriguez - San Antonio/Austin