John has been with the Service over 22 years, working in collection and he has been a steward for over 17 years. Currently John has recently been elected to his first term as Chapter President. Prior to becoming the president, John served as National VP District 3 in addition to being the Chief Steward. Previously John has served the Chapter as Vice President, Sec/Treas, TQO Coordinator, Acting Chief Steward, Member of the North Texas District and National Stand Down Teams.

John is married and has two children (a boy and a girl). In his spare time, John enjoys playing golf and riding motorcycles.

James Rucker is our recently re-elected Executive Vice President and has a collections background.  James has been a Revenue Officer and NTEU member for the past 30 years. He has been a NTEU steward for the past 20 years and takes great pride in providing and delivering the best representation for each member.

As the Executive Vice President of Chapter 46, James has the opportunity to enhance our proud tradition of strong, fair representation by being aggressive and innovative in our collective bargaining actions. James wants to continue to ensure that NTEU By-Laws are strictly adhered. His personal goal is to strengthen Chapter 46 by expanding members benefits, protections and services.

Candis is also an Assistant Chief Steward.  Candis has been a steward for over ????? years.  She is committed to improving the work environment for all members. Candis is excited and ready to work in concert with key union members.

Sharon began working for the service in October of 1998. She became a member of NTEU during orientation. Sharon was raised in a unionized family and truly believes that there is strength in numbers.

Sharon was appointed a steward for chapter 46 in July of 2003 and has worked on the Membership committee for 3 years. Her goal is to increase membership so that our chapter can not only remain large in numbers despite the reduction in the total number of employees in this area. The need for us to be a physically powerful chapter has never been greater.

 Sharon has a loving husband, daughter, and a son. She loves to dance, sing to my own tune, travel, motorcycle and NTEU.

Jim started out with the Service as a Revenue Agent. He is a past Chapter 46 President and has retired from the Service. Jim is now able to spend more time on his hobbies that include world traveling, listening to bluegrass music.

Things don't just happen! At NTEU we set our goals and then make them happen... As the voice of the working men and women at the Internal Revenue Service, I have vowed to right the wrongs and work toward improving the work lives of every IRS employee. Our power comes from the dedication of our officers, stewards and members of NTEU Chapter 46.

Marcie Eason is the Assistant Chief Steward at our 4050 Alpha Road office. She is also the Chapter’s lead steward for both LMSB and SBSE Exam.  Marcie began her career as a general program Revenue Agent in January 1980, and became a member of NTEU at the same time.  Marcie has been an International Examiner since 1986.

Marcie became a steward in 1989.  Since that time, she has served on several national NTEU-IRS teams.  Marcie provides an active voice in Chapter 46 and is a staunch advocate for all members. She has won numerous grievances and is skilled in negotiations.

I am committed to improving the work climate in collections and moving forward to the new operating divisions as we stand up in the "New" IRS for a new century of service to the public. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with other NTEU leaders and being a team player.

Michelle has been with the Internal Revenue Service for more than 15 years. She started her career at the Memphis Service Center and then moved to Dallas in October of 1998. Michelle became a union representative because she wanted to be able to make a considerable difference with the organization.

To dream the impossible dream, To fight the unbearable foe, To bear with unbearable sorrow, To run where the brave dare not go

To right the unrightable wrong, To love pure and chaste from afar, To try when your arms are too weary, To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest, To follow that star, No matter how hopeless, No matter how far

To fight for the right, Without question or pause, To be willing to march into hell, For a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest, That my heart will lie, peaceful and calm, When I lay to my rest

And the world will be better for this, That one man stormed and covered with scars, Still strove with his last ounce of courage, To reach the unreachable star

Cheryl Daton-- Chairperson
Laqueeda Brown