Meet Our Team

De Andre D. Caruthers Sr. is originally from Southern California and has lived in Las Vegas since 2001.De Andre has been employed with the city as an Equipment Operator I since 2007, when he also became a member of the LVCEA. De Andre has been a rep since 2010. In addition to being appointed to the LVCEA Board as Vice President, he serves on the PAC Committee, Labor Relations board and he is a Lobbyist for the LVCEA in Carson City. De Andre has also served on 2 Labor Contract Negotiations Teams. De Andre pledges to serve the LVCEA Membership well and make them “Proud to belong”.

My career with the City of Las Vegas began in 1996 after completing a four-year international assignment with the United Nations. I was assigned to the mission In Somalia (UNOSOM) where I served as the Secretary to the commanding U.S. general. It was a privilege to be immersed in an environment with professionals that demonstrated amazing leadership. It confirmed how strong ethics and mutual respect can achieve advancement and unity even in the most austere circumstances.
After UNOSOM ended, I was transferred to Liberia where I accepted the position of Procurement Officer. There, I was responsible for negotiating contracts for services and supplies for mission staff throughout the country. These two assignments proved to be beneficial training for my service on the LVCEA board.
My career with the City of Las Vegas has included several departments. This has allowed me to experience a variety of management styles and policies and procedures. I understand that despite strong core staffing, hostile work environments can exist and sometimes thrive. Most of us have experienced dismissive management that are unwilling or incapable of leading. When members come to the CEA with questions or concerns, I can relate to the scenarios they are presenting, primarily because I have lived it.
This year, I was honored and delighted to be elected to the position of Vice-President after serving over two terms as Secretary. This privilege will allow me to continue representations and outreach in a full-time capacity.
I am proud to belong. Looking forward to a great year.

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Hello, my name is William Federson. I have been with the city of Las Vegas for 18 years I’m currently working in the Sanitation department as a crew leader. I have been a member of the union from the beginning of my employment within the last two years I have decided to become a board member to help with the clarity with the members and the board now serving as a trustee I can improve the gap between the two.

I currently work at the Customer Care Center as a Senior Call Center Specialist. I enjoy working as a lead and being able to help everyone I work with. I am very passionate about our rights as City employees and standing up for what I believe in. I am certain that by being a Trustee for the union, I will be able to fight for all of our rights as employees and members.