Troy Stapleton & the New Team

Troy Stapleton was elected President of Teamsters Local 100 in the 2004 Election of Officers and Business Representatives. In an election that witnessed three full slates of candidates as well as a number of independents, the members chose a mixture of individuals from the three tickets, with Troy as the winner for the top position in the local.

Once the dust had settled and the election completed, the immediate task was to pull the diverse blend of individuals from the three slates together to function as One for the membership. Local 100 is fortunate to have selected, across the board, a collection of individuals who entered Teamster Office with a focus on the needs of the Members. These new officers and representatives entered office with the spirit of cooperation and a willingness to learn as the Foundation to their election in the local.

In view of this major influx of new individuals from multiple tickets into office, there were potential obstacles that could have affected a smooth transition of personnel in the Local. President Troy Stapleton has provided the needed "adhesion" and veteran leadership to pull the individuals together for what has been, to date, a successful and positive experience for all of those concerned. While the transition only occurred in January of 2005, there has been a feeling of unity of purpose which has helped to make a Team from that diverse mixture from three different tickets. The commendable approach from all Officers and Agents has been one of professionalism, mutual aid, and teamwork as well as the absence of any politics. When all is said and done, the members of Local 100 have benefited from a positive transition and that spirit of cooperation within the Union Hall.