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        You are here: Home / Portland – Council 39 / Council 39 Officers

        Your Local Executive Council (LEC) Officers

        Took Office: July 1, 2023
        Term Expires: June 30, 2026
        AFA Election Category II
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        Steve Maller

        LEC President

        email steve.maller@afaalaska.org


        Krystle Berry

        LEC Vice President

        Krystle began her career at Alaska Airlines in December of 2006. In 2010 she started her volunteerism with AFA Alaska as a member of the Council 30 Government Affairs Committee. With over a decade of volunteerism within our Union she has held a variety of positions. She has been a member and Chairperson of the Government Affairs, the Local Mobilization Chairperson for Council 19 during contract negotiations of 2014. And two terms as the MEC Government Affairs Committee Chairperson. 

        She is excited to begin her 3rd term as the local Vice-President for Council 39, advocating on behalf of all Portland-based Flight Attendants. 

        Krystle lives in the foothills of Mount St. Helens with her husband and young son. She enjoys outdoor activities such as daily walks with their loveable Labrador, fishing, hiking, and spending time relishing in the beauty of the PNW. 

        email krystle.berry@afaalaska.org
        phone (206) 218-7480


        Bethany Badalamenti

        LEC Secretary

        Bethany started her flying career with Horizon Air in 2011. She transferred over to Alaska in November of 2012. She has served on the Reserve Committee; Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC); and has been the LEC Secretary in PDX since July 2020. She looks forward to serving the PDX-based Flight Attendants for the next term.

        Bethany recently got married in 2021.  She lives in Vancouver with her husband Nick, daughter Penelope, their dog Maple, and cat Hazy.  When Bethany is not flying or doing Union work, you will find her at the river or lake relaxing. 

        email bethany.badalamenti@afaalaska.org
        phone (360) 609-0770

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