Business Representatives

At just 22 years old, Frank Sevilla became a Teamster, starting his career as a freight driver before transitioning to a package driver for UPS. He quickly became an active union member, taking on the role of Shop Steward early in his career.

By the time he was 32, Frank had joined Local 952 as a Business Agent. He retired in 2019 from Local 683, where he served with distinction. However, his commitment to the Teamsters didn’t end there—Frank returned to work with Local 952 in 2020 under the leadership of Secretary-Treasurer Eric Jimenez.

With over 42 years as a Teamster representative, Frank’s extensive experience includes serving as a Shop Steward, convention delegate, and chairing various panels in both the dairy and soft drink industries. He has led contract negotiations for employers and locals as Chairman of the Southern California Soft Drink Industry, served on the IBT National Soft Drink Policy Committee, and has been a Trustee for both the Southern California Dairy Trust Fund and the Southern California Soft Drink Trust Fund for Health and Welfare.

Currently, Frank is a Trustee for the Teamsters Labor Alliance Health and Welfare Trust Fund, continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of Teamster members across the region.

James became a Teamster member in 1995 when he went to work as a warehouseman for Ralph’s. An active Teamster, James served as a Shop Steward for 17 years before joining the Local 952 staff as a Business Agent. He represents approximately 1,200 members at Albertsons Brea, all the linen companies, GKN Aerospace and Spicer’s Paper. He was also a union delegate at the 2011 IBT Convention. Moreover, James is a proud second-generation Teamster. His father was a member of Local 952 for 37 years.

Carlos is a 30-year member and a proud third-generation Teamster. He received his CDL training and licensing through the Teamsters Training Program in 1989. He began as a Ready Mix Truck driver before becoming a delivery driver for Coca-Cola. Before he joined the staff of Local 952, he was driver at Pepsi-Cola Buena Park where he served as the Shop Steward for 12 years.

Charles has been a Teamster member for 14 years where he was elected and served as a Shop Steward in 2008 and again in 2017. Before joining the Local 952 staff, Charles experience included working as an Executive Director of Operation, Superintendent, Supervisor and Coach Operator. He is also a Certified Professional Life Coach. Charles is proud to represent the members and help them overcome adversity and the challenges they face on and off the job.

Nick is a second-generation Teamster after following in his mother’s footsteps and becoming a union member over 20 years ago. Before joining Local 952 as a Business Agent, Nick was a driver with UPS where he also served as a Shop Steward for five years. In 2016, he was a delegate at the IBT Convention, and he’s also worked as IBT Field Organizer. Nick proudly represents Local 952 members at UPS and Iron Mountain.

Al has been a Teamster member for 18 years. He is has been an Orange County Transportation Authority Driver for the last 14 years, and is currently serving as a Shop Steward at OCTA. Al is active in the Local because he believes the union belongs to the members and standing together, 952 can be a strong and united Local.

Sam is dedicated labor activist who has been involved and employed in labor for over a decade. He spent six years organizing with Teamsters Local 2010 and has been a Business Agent for the last three years. He came to Teamsters Local 952 ready to bring his experience as a trained Organizer and Business Agent to our Local. Sam says he’s looking forward to building power and fairness in the workplace.