Phone: (314) 426-4618
LOCAL 618
Officers & Staff
SEC. TREASURER / PRINCIPAL OFFICER
DEREK KROPP


Phone:
314-426-4618 EXT. 15

I started my career in the rank and file membership of Teamsters Local 618 at Behlmann GMC as a driver for the parts department before coming to work as a Organizer/Business Agent in June of 2008 and I look forward to organizing the un-organized. In 2013 I was elected as Vice President of Local 618, and in 2016 to President, and in 2020 as Principal Officer/Secretary Treasurer.  I look forward to continue representing all of our members at Teamsters Local 618 while performing my duties as Principal Officer/Secretary Treasurer of Local 618 and President of Joint Council 13.

If anyone should know of anyone wanting to become members of the Teamsters feel free to contact me at 314-426-4618.

Appointments :

2008 Assistant Political Director

2016 Political Director

Delegate Teamsters Joint Council 13

Trustee Joint Council 13

Recording Secretary Joint Council 13

President Joint Council 13 (2023)

UAA Pension Trustee

Automotive Petroleum & Allied Industries Employees Welfare Fund Trustee




PRESIDENT
MATT ZURAWEL


Phone:
314-426-4618 EXT.12

I have proudly been a member of Teamsters Local 618 since January 2006 as a Customer Servie Representative for Penske Truck Leasing. I became Shop Steward and continued in that position until July 2017 when I was appointed as a Business Agent.

I previously served my country as a Military Policeman in the United States Army, and I am a Gulf War veteran.

I have been married to my wife Sarah since 2001 and have two sons. I look forward to representing our great members of Teamsters Local 618.

“I will never apologize for standing up for my fellow Teamsters and all American workers.” - James P. Hoffa




VICE PRESIDENT
JASON ASHNER


Phone:
314-426-4618 EXT.11

My Teamster career began in 1996 picking grocery for Schucks Warehouse. In 1998 I began working for Pepsi Cola in the box department delivering equipment to special events, and then full service, syrup, bulk, and conventional routes. In 2001 I began my career at Grey Eagle Beer Distributers as a Driver/Warehouseman where I served as Shop Steward. In 2018 I became the Recording Secretary of Teamsters Local 618 and now represent our membership in the auto dealers, and many other industries. My father, grandfather, uncle, and great uncle were all Teamsters dating back to the 1940’s.

Appoinments:

UAA Pension Trustee

Automotive Petroleum & Allied Industries Employees Welfare Fund Trustee




Recording Secretary
ROBERT PHELPS


Phone:
314-426-4618 EXT. 20

 I grew up an hour south of Chicago in a small union strong blue-collar community, at an early age I learned the values of a Union to secure great benefits for the working class. My grandfather, a UAW member retired from Ford Motor Company with over 25 years of service.  My father was a Boilermaker for Chicago Bridge and Iron for 20 plus years where he also served as a Union Shop Steward. Previously I was employed by ABF Freight as a Diesel mechanic and a member of Teamsters Local 618 as well as Shop Steward for almost 10 years. Currently I am the Recording Secretary and Business Agent for Teamsters Local 618 where I serve the members of local 618 at many different locations in the St. Louis area.  I am looking forward to many more years with Teamsters Local 618 and working hard for our members to ensure great working conditions, wages, and health and welfare for our membership.




TRUSTEE
DENNY FREY





TRUSTEE
DAVE BRAGG





TRUSTEE
BRENDA WRIGHT


I have been a member of Teamsters Local 618 for over 24 years. I am employed at Dial Henkel. My mother was a Union seamstress and my father worked in a Union factory. I have served on the Union negotiating commitee for Dial/Henkel, grievance commitee, served as steward, Chief Shop Steward and look forward to my duties as trustee.




IN MEMORIUM
MARVIN KROPP


Marvin Kropp
4-1-1960 - 12-23-2019

Marvin Kropp was a third generation Teamster and began his Teamster membership in 1978 working at E.I.S Brake Parts Warehouse. In 1979 he was elected as Shop Steward before being appointed as a Business agent in 1984. Throughout his years working at the hall he had served in every leadership role in the Local Union. Along with his duties as Business Agent he also served as Trustee, Recording Secretary, Vice President, President and Secretary Treasurer/ Principle Officer. He had represented Just about every industry in Teamsters Local 618 during his tenure as an Officer of this great Local Union. He always took pride in his service to the members of Local 618 and was always willing to help any member if possible. 

Career Overview

Shop Steward- 1979

Business Agent- 1984

Trustee- 1998

Recording Secretary- 2001

Vice President- 2005

President- 2008

Principle Officer- 2009

Appointments

Trustee Central States Pension & Health & Welfare Fund

Local 618 Political Director- 2001-2006

Teamsters Joint Council 13 Delegate

United Automotive Pension Trustee

Teamster Medicare Trustee 2005-2007

Local 618 Health & Welfare Trustee

I.B.T Airline Advisory Board

I.B.T Industrial Trades Policy Commitee

I.B.T Division Representative

Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska President 

Teamsters Joint Council 13 President 




ORGANIZER
Olivia O'Brien

Email:

Phone:
314-426-4618 EXT.13



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Contact Info
Teamsters local 618
9040 Lackland
St Louis, MO 63114
  (314) 426-4618

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