Marvin Kropp
(Secretary Treasurer / Principal Officer) ( President Teamsters Joint Council 13)

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

In addition to my duties at Local 618 I also serve as President of Joint Council 13 in St. Louis and serve as President of the Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska Conference Of Teamsters. Additionally I'm a Trustee on the Central States Pension & Health & Welfare Fund.

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

I was employed at Behlman 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.  I also look forward to representing our current members at Avis Rent-A-Car, Gexpro, Kemira Water Solutions, G&N Service, Hertz, Fabick Tractor, Buckeye Chemicals, Trans States Flight Attendants, Signature Flight Group, and many others while performing my duties as President.

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

UAA Pension Trustee

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

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.

Marc Emsoff
(Trustee)

I have been a member of Teamsters Local 618 for over thirthy years. I started my membership into Local 618 at Overland Garage.  I'm employed at Ryder Truck Rental .  I have also proudly served my Country while in the United States Marines. In 2008 I was named Marine of the year by the Marine Corps League.  Additionally I served in past years as a Local 618 Sgt-at-Arms.  I look forward to serving the membership in whatever duties I may be assigned to assist in.