ERIN STICH ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY

On September 27, 2020 SLOCEA President Angela McCormick resigned from the office of the president for personal reasons. In accordance with SLOCEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2B, Vice President Erin Stich assumed the SLOCEA presidency, effective the date of the vacancy. Accordingly, the office of Vice President was vacated. At the October 21, 2020 Board of Directors meeting, in accordance with Bylaws Article IV, Section 4, Director Emily Landis was appointed to the office of Vice President.

Angela McCormick will be greatly missed in the SLOCEA organization. She was appointed to the President's seat in December 2019, while serving as Vice President. Angela's involvement with SLOCEA began in March 2013 with her appointment to the Steward Committee. She served on the Board of Directors since July 2014, was a member of the Big Unit's Negotiating Team from 2017 to 2019 and served as a fervent member of the Political Action Committee. Angela demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication to SLOCEA and thank her for her many years of service.

Newly appointed President Erin Stich has worked for the County since 2011 and is an Administrative Assistant III in the Victim Witness Assistance Program of the District Attorney's office. Erin brings to the presidency an abundance of experience. Erin's involvement in SLOCEA leadership began in 2014 when she was appointed as a Steward for the Department of Social Services. She has served as a member of every SLOCEA committee, has been on the Board of Directors since 2016, and was a member of the Big Unit Negotiating Team. Erin is widely recognized for her grass roots effectiveness playing an integral part in recruiting new Stewards and served as a valuable Strike Team Captain in 2018.

Newly appointed SLOCEA Vice President Emily Landis is a Program Review Specialist for the Department of Social Services and has worked for the County since May 2014. Emily became an integral part of SLOCEA’s leadership when she was appointed to serve as a Steward in February 2016. Emily has served on the Board of Directors for the Public Services bargaining unit since July 2016, is the chairperson for the Awards Review Committee and has served on the Member’s Benefit Committee since 2017.