Committe Candidates
These candidates, from the original AMC slate, have fought over two years against the undisputed corruption and continued election misconduct. With overwhelming membership support and together, we have recently won several legal battles.
They successfully presented evidence of election misconduct and represented the membership in an appeal to the United States Department of Labor. This special election is evident of membership victory and proof a democratic union can be achieved.
Get to know these men and their outstanding professional credentials. They are one of you. They are men willing to continue this fight and to serve the AMO membership. Please support their candidacy and hard work with your vote.
2008 AMO Special Election Candidates:
National President JACK HEARN
National Executive Vice President CHRIS BARTLETT
National Vice President, Deep Sea TIM HARKINS
National Assistant Vice President At Large JOHN ROUSSELLE
National Executive Board Member, Inland Waters HANK MALLON
JACK HEARN , a Master with IAS, joined the AMO in 1979. Jack has broad experience in many trades and 20 years as master. He is 50, a USMMA graduate, and married with five children.
CHRIS BARTLETT , a Master with Red River, joined the AMO in 1986. Chris is well experienced in MSC operations and contracts with 20 years as master. He is 50, a USMMA graduate, married with two children.
TIM HARKINS , a Chief Engineer with Ocean Ships, joined the AMO in 1986. Tim was a candidate in the 1996 election. He has extensive experience at sea, sailing as Chief since 1990. Tim is 46, a Texas A&M graduate, and is married with a new son.
JOHN ROUSSELLE , a Chief Engineer on the Sea Star ships with IAS, joined the AMO in 1987. He has extensive experience on many types of ships and trades, gained his Chief's license in 1992. John is 42 and a 1986 Maine Maritime Academy graduate. He's married with two children.
HANK MALLON , a Chief Engineer with Maritrans, joined the AMO in 1991. He is an expert on inland towing operations, engineering, and the petroleum barge industry. He is a 1991 graduate of SUNY Maritime . Hank is married with two children.
AMC MEMORIAL – Our tribute to a lost brother who stood strong.
ERIC NORTON , Chief Engineer and Executive Board Member.