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: 19 shops (around 750 members), primarily in the steel and paper 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 1983. They have four teenaged children: Dan (born 1987), Mark (born 1989), Betsi (born 1990), and David (born 1992).
• Hobbies/Interests - coaching and refereeing for all four children's sports teams; spending time with his family; charitable work

Contact:
314.513.5811
jstuckel@688online.org