What do Committee members do?
Members of our Committees serve in three primary roles:
An EXPERT
Serve as the subject matter expert in the committees primary area of focus.
A RESOURCE
Act as a resource within their area of expertise and work to actively educate and empower members.
A VOICE
Work as a liaison between Members and the Local Executive Council, Master Executive Council, and management involving matters related to the Committee.
Committees Tabs
Select one of the Committee tabs below to learn more about that committee, view it’s page, and view it’s contacts.
Safety – Your AFA Horizon Safety Health & Security Committee works with management on matters pertaining to cabin and Flight Attendant safety, health and security issues.
ASAP – The goal of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents.
ASHS Committee Contacts
Bryan Grosvold
MEC Chair
bryangrosvold@afahorizon.org
(503) 789-6014
Jennifer Levcun
LEC 16 Safety and Fatigue Chair
jenniferlevcun@afahorizon.org
(360) 731-6794
OPEN
LEC 17 Air Quality Chair
mailto:OPEN
Pam Powell
LEC 16 REP
pampowellafa@gmail.com
no phone
Kari Terrana
LEC 16 REP
kariterranaafa@gmail.com
(425) 274-6074
Jennifer Van Engelenburg
LEC 16 REP
Jennvaneqxafa@gmail.com
no phone
ASAP Committee Contacts
Cliff King
MEC Chair
cvande4238@aol.com
(503) 936-5135
Louise Evans
LEC 17 REP
indyevans39@gmail.com
(503) 730-3464
The Benefits Committee works to provide education and assistance to flight attendants in all matters involving benefits – including insurance, maternity, workers compensation, and leave of absence programs. Additionally, assistance is available for the resolution of access related issues or payment of benefits.
Benefits and Leaves Committee Contacts
Lisa Davis -Warren
MEC Chair
Jennifer Fillion-Turnbow
REP Council 16
jenniferturnbowafa@gmail.com
(360) 602-9362
Robbie Burtner
REP Council 16
robbiebafa@gmail.com
(541) 954 – 7622
Retirement Contact
Joann Goebel
REP Council 17
joanngoebelafa@gmail.com
(360) 703-2161
This Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective information sharing process between QXAFA leadership and members, including use of the afahorizon.org website, email “blasts”, and social media outlets.
Communications Committee Contacts
Pending
MEC Chair
The Association of Flight Attendants Employee Assistance Program (AFA EAP) is a confidential resource available to the members, their families and their partners to assist with personal, as well a work-related concerns.
EAP Committee Contacts
Lynnette Clark
MEC Chair
lynnetteclark@afahorizon.org
(360) 907-8894
Stephani Ursino
Council 16 Chair
stephaniursinoafa@gmail.com
(425) 478-7638
Naomi O brien-Hegger
Council 16 REP
naomihegger@afa.org
(406) 250-7007
Brandi Preston
Council 16 REP
no email
(503) 330 – 5503
Anne Strand
Council 16 REP
annestrandafa@gmail.com
(206) 940-4634
Tracy Lasater
Council 17 Chair
tracylasaterafa@gmail.com
(360) 831-2898
Carrie Dennis
Council 17 REP
carriedennisafa@gmail.com
(360) 600-5988
Amy Mertens
Council 17 REP
amymertensafa@gmail.com
(360) 606-3671
Peter Oxentenko
Council 17 REP
peteroxentenko@afahorizon.org
(503) 888-7271
The Food & Beverage Committee works with management on changes in service, procedures to be followed, and other matters pertaining to inflight service, catering and galley & service cart configuration.
FAB Committee Contacts
Heather Coleman
MEC Chair
heathercoleman@afahorizon.org
(206) 251-6624
Terry Ballestrazze
Council 17 REP
ballestrazze@aol.com
(503) 806-3207
Jolie Miller
Council 16 REP
joliemillerafa@gmail.com
(541) 280-1906
Shawna Boyd
Council 16 REP
(206) 786-0426
The Grievance Committee represents Flight Attendants in discipline and contract disputes. Flight Attendants are encouraged to contact a Grievance Representative if they encounter a work related issue that they are not able to resolve with an Inflight Supervisor or with questions related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Grievance Committee Contacts
Kirk Hansen
MEC Co-Chair
Marcella Oswald
MEC Co-Chair
marcellaoswald@afahorizon.org
(503) 720-6684
Jennifer Levcun
LEC 16 REP
jenniferlevcun@afahorizon.org
(360) 731-6794
The Hotel and Transportation Committee works with management to investigate Flight Attendants’ concerns related to hotel facilities and transportation and periodically checks for any change in quality of accommodations and services.
Hotel Committee Contacts
Jane Casey
MEC Chair & LEC 16 REP
janecasey@afahorizon.org
(360) 635-8807
Anne Strand
LEC 16 REP
annestrandafa@gmail.com
(206) 940-4634
Judy Harrison-Goold
LEC 17 REP
judiharrisongooldafa@gmail.com
(360) 631-0792
Click on the button below to view the Horizon Air AFA Jumpseat Agreements page. On this page you will find the airlines, listing instructions, agreements, and where to list. These agreements were negotiated by our skilled AFA Reciprocity Committee. You deserve these benefits. Enjoy!
Jumpseat Committee Contact
Seth Brookens
MEC Chair
sethbrookens@afahorizon.org
(503) 720-9612
The AFA Legislative Affairs Committee lobbies member of Congress, provides lobbying training to AFA members and organized grassroots member activism around issues that matter most to Flight Attendants.
Legislative Affairs Committee Contacts
Open
MEC Chair
Nina Litven
LEC 16 REP
Lisa Davis-Warren
LEC 17 REP
Joann Bayless
LEC 17 REP
The Reserve Committee works to ensure contractual procedures are followed by monitoring all issues specific to Flight Attendants on reserve status. The committee assists with Contract interpretation and facilitates interaction between reserve crew members and Crew Scheduling while also educating members on the reserve system. For more information and resources. Also, The Negotiations Committee directly fights for the rights of all Horizon Flight Attendants by negotiating our contract (CBA), Side-letters, and Memorandums of Understanding.
Negotiations Committee Contacts
Lisa Davis-Warren
MEC Chair
Joelle Jaeger
LEC 16 REP
Tanya Phillips
LEC 17 REP
The Reserve Committee works to ensure contractual procedures are followed by monitoring all issues specific to Flight Attendants on reserve status. The committee assists with Contract interpretation and facilitates interaction between reserve crew members and Crew Scheduling while also educating members on the reserve system. For more information and resources.
Reserve Committee Contacts
Open
Acting MEC Chair
Melody Ybarra
LEC 16 REP
melodyybarraafa@gmail.com
253.797.1154
Diana Wanner
LEC 17 REP
dianawannerafa@gmail.com
541.826.9631
Nik Hoback
LEC 17 REP
nikolashobackafa@gmail.com
407.758.2343
Molly McCloskey
LEC 17 REP
mollymccloskey@yahoo.com
510.862.2116
The Scheduling Committee meets each quarter to provide input to management concerning trips and schedules. Although individual trips are now being produced by the IBT (pilot’s union), it is the responsibility of the Scheduling Committee to establish the bid line. In determining bid lines, the Scheduling Committee attempts to keep lines consistent especially regarding days off, morning and afternoon trips, 2, 3, or 4 days trips, and many other factors. However, they must take into account Trip credit values, scheduling and marketing changes, aircraft maintenance schedules, and holiday reductions when building lines.
Scheduling Committee Contacts
Peter Oxentenko
Acting Crew Planning Liason
peteroxentenko@afahorizon.org
(503) 888-7271
Ken Kantu
LEC 16 Crew Planning REP
kencantuafa@gmail.com
(206) 953-8344
Nicole Lajuett
LEC 16 Crew Planning REP
nicolajuettafa@gmail.com
(907) 441-9610
Miria Davis
LEC 16 – Rep
(208) 389 – 8612
no email
Jolene Vallelunga-Heller
LEC 17 – Rep
jmvalle410@msn.com
(208) 389 – 8612
Sherry Busch
LEC 17 – Rep
Jana Gray
LEC 17 – Rep
Joint PBS Committee
Lexie Massey
Joint PBS Committee Member
Claire Michaels
Joint PBS Committee Member
The Uniform Committee has established a relationship with management to assist in the development of a professional yet comfortable uniform. It is the committee’s goal to provide feedback from the membership to management while educating our members in maintaining a professional uniform look. The committee is more than happy to clarify or suggest possible optional pieces to management as well.
Uniform Committee Contact
Shawna Cox
MEC Chair
shawnacox@afahorizon.org
(360) 521-8155
Jan Crawford
LEC 16 REP
jancrawfordafa@gmail.com
(360) 791-5026
Bryan Grosvold
LEC 16 REP
bryangrosvold@afahorizon.org
(503) 789-6014
Cliff King
LEC 17 REP
cvande4238@aol.com
(503) 936-5135
News From All Committees
AFA COVID-19 Onboard Service Survey
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September Scheduling Notes – Bid 337
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BUILD YOUR RESILIENCY
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AFA Safety Committee Update – COVID 19 Issues Reporting
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AFA Safety Committee Update – Face Shield Approval
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