The Executive Board term is July 2025 to June 2027.
Jason Lucas, President
president@cupe5167.org or 905-522-0917 x 226
Jason’s permanent position is with the City of Hamilton in the IT Department. It is a natural fit as he is a gaming and technology enthusiast! Jason has been with the City for over 25 years.
Jason began his union activism as a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member and eventually Co-Chair in the workplace. He was a Steward, City Inside Grievance Committee member, and City Bargaining Team member as well.
Jason was elected as the Temporary City Inside Vice President in 2019 and won re-election in 2021. Jason then moved into the Vice President role to continue his passion for labour law and supporting his fellow 5167ers.
Jason stepped up to be the President to fill a temporary vacancy from October 2023 to April 2025. Jason was elected as the President in June 2025.
Deann Smith, Vice President
vicepresent@cupe5167.org or 905-522-0917 x 225
| James Drury, Airport Vice President
airportvp@cupe5167.org or 905-522-0917
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Tracey Provo, City Inside Vice President. 
cityinsidevp@cupe5167.org 905-522-0917 Tracey has been a member of CUPE Local 5167 since 2001. She has worked in various roles and her permanent position is Ontario Works Case Manager in the City Unit.
Tracey started her union activism as a Steward and JHSC representative in the workplace. In 2021 She was elected as the Social Planning Coordinator and quickly moved into the City Inside Vice President and loves the challenge! She leads the City Inside Grievance Committee and is always ready to support her fellow 5167ers whether it be a filing grievance, representing members in various situations, providing a referral or learning opportunity!
Tracey is a recognized Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) and holds a diploma as a Social Service Worker. She brings extensive community resource knowledge & planning experience to her role. Tracey is also a Coffee enthusiast. |
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cityoutsidevp@cupe5167.org or 905-522-0917 x 224 Bobby’s permanent position is a Parks Investigator in the City Unit. He has been an active steward in the workplace for over 15 years, as well as an elected City Outside Grievance Committee member. Bobby has been active on the Joint Job Evaluation Appeals Committee (JJEAC) since 2014. Bobby was elected as the City Outside Vice President in 2023 and participated in Bargaining. Any indignation of yours is an indignation of Bobby’s! On his weekends (brought to you by unions!) he enjoys his family, soccer, kayaking and fishing! |
 Marlene Blair, DARTS Vice President
905-522-0917 Marlene is an Accessible Transit Operator (ATO) with the DARTS Unit for 30 years. Marlene has been an active Steward for as long as we remember! She has been on various committees over the years. Marlene has taken education, attended various union rallies and is active doing her part for her union! In 2022 Marlene was elected as the DARTS Vice President. Marlene loves meeting with members to share her knowledge of their rights and responsibilities under their Collective Agreement. On the weekends (brought to you by unions) you will find her at her cottage, fishing, relaxing, and spending time with her family! |
 Paula Masys-Pollock, Good Shepherd Vice President
goodshepherdvp@cupe5167.org 905-522-0917 Paula has been working in Outreach Services at Good Shepherd Women’s Services since 1999. Paula is true blue activist. She has been active on many committees over the years such as: health & safety, grievance, newsletter, bargaining, political action, education and bylaws. Paula has been the Good Shepherd Vice President since 2008. She maintains her passion for helping others in her role with Good Shepherd for the community and with her union!! |
| Andrew Swayze, Lodges Vice President
lodgesvp@cupe5167.org 905-522-0917
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| David Rapson, RBG Vice President
rbgvp@cupe5167.org 905-522-0917
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| Michelle Semonovitch, SMH Vice President
smhvp@cupe5167.org 905-522-0917
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Bobby Barnett, City Outside Vice President