James Stuckel holds a commitment to helping people that extends beyond his duties at Local 688. Stuckel, who worked at Pepsi Corporation for 25 years before becoming a Business Agent for Local 688 in 2005, spends some of his spare time doing charitable work through his parish and an organization that assists cancer patients. As Business Agent, Stuckel says he enjoys that he constantly learns new things through his work with a wide variety of shops."

Career Overview:

• Currently Manages: 14 shops (around 700 members), primarily in the bakery, snack and pasta industries
• Labor Experience:
  • 1980-1985: Helper, Pepsi Corporation
  • 1981-2005: Shop Steward, Pepsi Corporation (served as Secretary and then Chief Steward)
  • 1985-2005: Driver, Pepsi Corporation
  • 2005-Present: Business Agent, Local 688

Personal:

• Family - Met wife Terri at Forest Park Community College; they married in 1984. They have four children: Dan (born 1987), Mark (born 1989), Betsi (born 1990), and David (born 1992).
• Hobbies/Interests - spending time with his family; charitable work; golf; boating and lake activities

Contact:
314.513.5811
jstuckel@688online.org