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    President
    John Castanho


    John Castanho has been a registered member of ILWU Local 10 since 1986.  He currently serves as the President of BALMA since 2019 and as a Board of Director since 2016.  John previously served as BALMA's Secretary, as well as a member of the Board of Directors, in the 1990's along side long time President, Frank Cresci.  His interests include protecting our dispatch hall and property, advocating for member's healthcare, disability, and retirement benefits, and promoting the union movement.


    Vice President
    Trevyn McCoy


    Trevyn McCoy has been on the waterfront since 1991. He also serves on the boards of the ILWU Local 10 Executive Board, Investigating Committee, Promotion Committee, Grievance Committee and a delegate for the Caucus and Convention. He has been the Financial Executive Captain of the ILWU Local 10 Drill Team since 2000. Trevyn was instrumental in the revival of the ILWU Local 10 Drill Team in 2000 and organized the 40th Anniversary of the Drill Team in 2004. In 2002, Trevyn was elected as a BALMA Board of Director and in 2003 he was appointed as a BALMA Trustee. Since 2017, he has served as the Vice President of BALMA. His mission is to preserve the legacy and strengthen the Union on the values of being trustworthy, honest, fair, humble, and creative. Trevyn shows respect to others by taking into consideration how decisions may affect others. Trevyn prides himself on showing respect and care for others while building relationships and empowering the team.




    Treasurer
    David L. Newton


    David has been on the waterfront since 2006, following a long line of relatives who were also Longshoremen since 1966. David Newton was born and raised as a true Oakland native. The Newton family has been rooted in Oakland since 1943 and, as a unit, they have dedicated their lives to Civil Rights progression and activism. David is a proud representative of the legacy and spirit of the Black Panther Party of Self Defense. David has served on NCDC, Local 10 Executive Board, Local 10 Grievance Board and Local 10 Dispatcher. In his spare time, David enjoys sporting events, concerts, healthy living and spending time with family.




    Secretary
    Vanetta Hamlin




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