President

Joey Pascarella

Joey Pascarella, has been an IAM member since 1974, and a member of Local 2319, since 1985. Joe was elected President of Local Lodge 2319, in 1994, and has held that position since. Now retired he formally worked for Northwest Airlines as a Fleet Service worker. Joey has also served on Safety Committees, as a Shop Steward, and as the Grievance Chairman for the NWA Fleet Service employees. He has been elected as a delegate to both District and Grand Lodge Conventions, and served on the IAM/NWA Negotiating Committees.

Vice President

Alex Aponte

Alex began his aviation career in 2005 as a CSA and Ramp Agent with AirTran, and was involved in the campaign to unionize the workers into the IAM. In 2011, he became a Shop Steward after the Southwest / AirTrans merger. Alex was appointed as Conductor/Sentinel for Local 2319 in 2015. He has also served as a delegate to IAM GL Convention, as also Florida State Council of Machinists. Alex has also completed Leadership I, II, and Advanced Leadership training at the IAMs W3 center.

Secretary Treasurer