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

        Your Local Executive Council (LEC) Officers

        Took Office: July 1, 2026
        Term Expires: June 30, 2029
        AFA Election Category II
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        Krystle Berry

        LEC President

        Krystle has been a Flight Attendant at Alaska Airlines since 2006. With more than 15 years of volunteer service within our Union, she has held a variety of leadership positions. She served three terms as the AFA Vice President for Council 39 in Portland. She served as the Local Mobilization Chairperson for Council 19 during the 2014 contract negotiations and completed two terms as the MEC Government Affairs Committee Chairperson. In addition, she has held positions representing Flight Attendants within both the CWA and the AFL-CIO.

        She carries with her the knowledge, passion, commitment, and dedication instilled over the last 15 years by remarkable mentors and activists. In the early days of her activism, while lobbying on Capitol Hill to prevent knives from being allowed back into aircraft cabins, a mentor helped her find her voice and recognize her strength and purpose. That experience continues to guide her work and commitment to the Flight Attendant group today.

        It is with deep gratitude and great honor that she has been elected to serve as the next Council 39 LEC President. It is a privilege and responsibility she takes very seriously, and she will continue to be the advocate and fighter members have come to know her as.

        Krystle lives in the foothills of Mount St. Helens with her husband and young son. She enjoys outdoor activities, including daily walks with their lovable Labrador, fishing, hiking, traveling, and spending time appreciating the beauty of the PNW.

        email pdx.lecp@afaalaska.org
        phone (206) 218-7480


        Melodie Anderes

        LEC Vice President

        Melodie began her career as a Flight Attendant with Alaska Airlines in 1997. She was initially based in Anchorage and has since been based in Seattle, San Diego, and is currently Portland-based. In 2018, Melodie became involved with the Local Scheduling Committee, and in 2023, she joined the PBS Committee. She enjoys assisting Flight Attendants with their bids and helping them learn new bidding strategies.

        Before joining Alaska Airlines, Melodie studied at Washington State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and two boys, volunteering at her children’s schools, and gardening.

        email pdx.lecvp@afaalaska.org
        phone (206) 499-8643


        Kevin Sharp

        LEC Secretary

        Kevin has been flying since 2015. He became involved in AFA work with the Inflight Service Committee and has since served as a Mobilization Volunteer and a Grievance Committee Member. He is dedicated to supporting his colleagues through any challenge they face.

        Before becoming a Flight Attendant, Kevin worked as a Customer Service Agent in Seattle. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with friends. 

        email pdx.lecs@afaalaska.org
        phone (253) 324-8635

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