
Tools & Resources
- AS Retirement Center AS Login
- Vanguard
The Retirement Committee assists members with questions regarding retirement, 401(k) plans, and other investment vehicles that may become available and keep members up-to-date and educated about these programs.
Download the Retirement Committee Member duties and responsibilitiesWho Do I Contact?
For assistance, contact any member of your Local Retirement Committee. You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page. For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.
ANC
View the ANC Committee List >>
LAX
Michelle Hess
lax.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org
View the LAX Committee List >>
PDX
Ann LaRue
pdx.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org
View the PDX Committee List >>
SAN
Stephen Couckuyt
san.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org
SEA
Kathy O’Malley
sea.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org
View the SEA Committee List >>
SFO
Julie Pearson
sfo.retirement.chair@afaalaska.org
View the SFO Committee List >>
MEC
Terry Taylor, MEC Chairperson
retirement@afaalaska.org
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Committee News
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Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairpersons
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few weeks and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that highlight their […]
Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After […]
Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, […]
Next Week: Committee Meetings with Management
Several AFA committees will meet with management next week for regularly scheduled discussions of issues currently impacting Flight Attendants. Each AFA Local Council/base sends a representative to committee meetings to ensure that the voices of all Flight Attendants are heard. If you have concerns or items that you would like to see brought forward, please reach out to your respective Local Committee Chairperson prior to the meeting.
AFA Update – July 13, 2020
In This Edition ACTION ALERT: Call Congress to Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program Vanguard Retirement Webinars Telephonic Support Groups for Flight Attendants Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events Temporary Requalification (RQ) Training Timeline Modification ACTION ALERT: Call Congress to Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program Government Affairs Committee We need to generate […]

