BMWED National Division President Simpson re-elected

February 14, 2001 BMWED National Division President Freddie N. Simpson, who also serves as a Teamster International Vice President, was re-elected by acclamation during the union's Quadrennial Convention.

During her nominating
speech, Staci Moody-Gilbert said, "Great leaders are able to visualize and prepare.
Freddie has been steadfast in preparing us for the future and was instrumental
in developing the 10-year plan. He has seen the numbers and realizes that
something must be done. He knows that a good majority of our union members,
Local and National Division Officers and staff will be retiring over the next
few years and he is dedicated to filling the shoes of those who have served our
union so faithfully and honorably".

The floor was opened for
nominations this morning during the second day of meetings. BMWED Secretary-Treasurer
Perry K. Geller Sr. and all of the BMWED National Division Officers were also re-elected
by acclamation.

The Regional Vice
Presidents; J. R. "Randy" Cook (SE Region), David D. Joynt (NW Region), Roger
D. Sanchez (SW Region), David D. Tanner (Western Region) and Henry W. Wise (NE Region),
will remain in their positions for another term. The delegates also retained
their current Executive Board Members.

President Simpson thanked
the convention delegates for their hard work during the first two days of meetings
and congratulated each of the elected officers.

The BMWED is an
autonomous division within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.