- Standing Commitees
Each committee meets about 2-5 times a year, in the evening during the week.
About Us
UPEA is the largest labor organization representing public employees in Utah —working to ensure they are protected, compensated, and appreciated. UPEA has fought for the advancement and rights of Utah’s public employees since 1959. The organization was the first voice for public employees in Utah and has been instrumental in securing the benefits and protections in place today.
UPEA Staff
Meet our professional staff dedicated to advocating for public employee rights in Utah.
Madi Cherrington
District 4, Mountainlands; District 6, Color Country; District 10, Salt Lake Valley Local Government; District 13, Department of Health and Human Services/Department of Environmental Quality/Government Operations
Abbie Ogden
District 1, Bear River; District 2, Ogden Valley; District 8, Eastern; District 12, Transportation; District 14, Department of Workforce Service/Utah State Board of Education
UPEA Board of Directors
UPEA’s board is an elected council of public employees who are fighting for your rights in our state.
Gale Pace
President
Craig Greenberg
Past President
Dennis Kay - Past President
1st Vice President
Sheri Nelson
2nd Vice President
Alene Stringham
District 2 Ogden Valley
Brenda Johnson
District 13 Department of Health and Human Services/Department of Environmental Quality
Riley Haug
District 14 Department of Workforce Services, Government Operations
Jone Wells
District 8 Eastern
Jared Rezendes
District 15 General Government
Jerry Rogers
District 14 Department of Workforce Services, Government Operations
Rod Andrews
District 12 Transportation
