Heather Ewing, Secretary-Treasurer/Business Representative
 Heather represents: ALA energy (formerly Petrogas), Bellingham Cold Storage, Cascade Ambulance, Commercial Cold Storage, EPL Feed, City of Ferndale Clerical, City of Ferndale Public Works, and Whatcom County PUD.
In 1991, Heather graduated from WWU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. In 1992 Heather became a member of the Teamsters when she started working as a Driver Helper for United Parcel Service. In 1996 she became a member of Teamsters Local 227 as a Utility Driver for Wonder Bread. Shortly after she started at Wonder Bread she was nominated Shop Steward. She served the membership as a Shop Steward for 10 years. In 2006, Heather was laid off from Wonder Bread, and she started a career as a Real Estate agent negotiating contracts for home buyers and sellers. Heather's true passion continued to be fighting for the rights of working men and women, so when she had the opportunity to join Teamsters Local 231 in 2014, as a Business Representative and Political Coordinator, she did not hesitate. In May of 2024 Heather was appointed Recording Secretary on the Teamsters Local 231 Executive Board. Heather was elected to the position of Secretary-Treasurer on November 5, 2025. In January 2026, Heather was appointed as a Trustee to the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust and a member of the Appeals Committee.
Email: heather@231teamsters.org
Phone: 360.734.7780
Daron Smith, President/Senior Business Representative
Daron repres ents: AGC, Darigold, Heidelberg Materials, Island County Corrections, Island County Support Staff, Island County Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, LTI Inc, Milky Way, Miles Sand and Gravel, Skagit County Courts and Parks, Skagit County Juvenile Corrections, Whatcom County Corrections and Whatcom County Master Unit.
Daron started his career as a Teamster in 1999 serving the citizens of Skagit County as a Juvenile Corrections Officer. He became a shop steward in 2000, where he was a dedicated advocate for his fellow employees; and, in 2011, Daron joined Local 231’s Executive Board where he steadfastly served the members of the Local. He served in both capacities through January of 2014. In February of 2014, Daron joined the staff at Local 231 serving the members of the Local as a Business Representative. He has not looked back since and continues to look forward to the future utilizing his experience and dedication to work hard in serving the members of this great Local Union. In May of 2024 Daron was appointed President on the Executive Board for Teamsters Local 231. He also serves as the Joint Council 28 Law Enforcement and Corrections Division Chair.
Email: daron@231teamsters.org
Phone: 360.734.7780
Kelsey Hover, Recording Secretary/Senior Business Representative
 Kelsey represents: Americold Lynden, Bellingham Public Schools, Bellingham Technical College, Coupeville School District, City of Everson, Ferndale School District, Mount Vernon School District, City of Mount Vernon, United Parcel Services and Whatcom County Master.
Kelsey started her Teamsters journey working for Whatcom County Public Works before coming on staff as a Titan Operator, at Teamsters Local 231 in 2020. She quickly realized her passion for the Labor movement and became a Business Representative and Organizer in October 2021. She has successfully organized several new groups into the Teamsters. Kelsey has transitioned into a new role as Organizing Coordinator and Business Representative for Local 231. She is excited to share her knowledge on organizing and to work alongside the other Organizers. Kelsey’s passion for the members shows daily in the fight to protect their rights and enforce their collective bargaining agreements. Kelsey also serves on the JC28 Women's Caucus as a Trustee. On November 5, 2025, Kelsey was elected to the position of Recording Secretary on the Teamsters Local 231 Executive Board.
Email: kelsey@231teamsters.org
Phone: 360.734.7780
Ali Jensen, Business Representative/Political Coordinator
Ali represents: Bimbo Bakeries, City of Bellingham Supervisory and Professional, City of Blaine, Community Food Co-Op, Town of La Conner, Vestis and Whatcom County Master.
Ali became a Teamster in June 2018 when she joined the Whatcom County Health Department as a Program Specialist. She became a Shop Steward in 2022 and was part of the Whatcom Master Contract Bargaining Committee for the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Ali was hired as a Business Agent and Organizer in February 2025. She's looking forward to supporting the hard-working members of Teamsters Local 231.
Email: ajensen@231teamsters.org
Phone: 360.734.7780
Tammy Iddings, Special Project Coordinator/Business Representative
 Tammy represents: City of Anacortes, City of Lynden Public Works, City of Lynden Clerical, City of Oak Harbor, City of Stanwood Clerical, City of Stanwood Public Works and Sudden Valley Community Association.
Tammy has been working for Teamsters Local 231 for approximately 4 years as your Titan Operator/Administrative Assistant. Prior to coming to work at the local, she was a Shop Steward and a Teamster member working for Whatcom County. She worked for the Public Works Department involved in both Maintenance and Operations and the Equipment Services Divisions.When the opportunity arose to further serve the Teamster members, she enthusiastically accepted the position of Business Representative/Special Project Coordinator in July 2025. She's looking forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with you, protecting the rights afforded to you in your Collective Bargaining Agreement and amplifying your voice.
Dawson Bass, Organizer/Business Representative
 Dawson represents: ABF Freight, Associated Petroleum Products, City of Burlington Public Works, City of Burlington Clerical, Morse Steel, Perdue, Peninsula Truck Lines, Recycling and Disposal Services, Ridwell, Sanitary Service Company, Scoular, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and Waste Management.
Dawson is a second-generation Teamster. His father has been a Teamsters solid waste driver for 20 years and both of his parents have shown Dawson firsthand the life that can be earned by hard work and a strong Teamsters contract. Following in his father's footsteps, Dawson became a Teamster himself in 2022 when he joined Waste Management Skagit. From the time he voted on his very first new contract he knew he wanted to give back to the members whose work led to it. In his time at Waste Management, he became a shop steward and a Trustee on the Local 231 Executive Board. When he was given the opportunity to more directly bring meaningful change to the lives of his fellow Teamsters as a Business Representative, he enthusiastically accepted, joining the staff of Local 231 in August 2025.
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