NTEU Stewards


Stewards are employee volunteers committed to helping NTEU members in matters of concern related to violations in the NTEU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA or "the contract") and federal employment law. Stewards work in partnership with other stewards and the NTEU Chapter 280 officers on matters of importance to the Chapter. Stewards serve as our eyes and ears. Being easily accessible, Stewards are frequently initial points of contact for employees who seek help or guidance from the Union. These volunteers specialize in knowing how the CBA applies and educating employees about their rights and spotting CBA violations. In coordination with the Chief Steward and other officers, they meet with management and negotiate and file grievances. Stewards help ensure that all NTEU bargaining unit employees are treated with dignity and respect in the workplace at EPA headquarters. If you are interested in serving as a steward or would like to know more, please contact our Chief Steward.

Chief Steward

Adam Ross, 202-566-2784

Office of the Administrator

Kaitlyn Bendik, 202-564-6397

Office of Air and Radiation

Bryan Ramirez, 202-564-7591

Office of Chief Financial Officer

Toby Jeong, 202-564-2799

Lisa Comer, 202-819-5118

Office of General Counsel

Nicole Rementer, 202-564-3692

Stacey Garfinkle, 202-564-3103

Allison Hoppe, 202-564-1912

Office of Land and Emergency Management

Nathan Wittstruck, 202-566-0302

Lucila (Lucy) Dunnington, 202-566-0924

Mark W. Howard, 202-564-1964

Office of Pesticide Programs

James Douglas, 202-566-2343

Brett Gelso, 202-566-1436

Holly Summers, 202-566-1791

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

Eric Jackson, 202-564-8417

William Irwin, 202-564-8916

Office of Program Support

Alaa Kamel, 202-564-5336

Office of Research and Development

Bennett Thompson, 202-564-1071

Office of Water

Rebecca Christopher, 202-564-2444

Deborah Vacs Renwick, 202-564-5248