Staff and Attorneys

      
Dan Blair, J.D. : President
Michigan State University and Seattle University School of Law (cum laude). Dan has over 20 years of experience in employee relations, employment law, and coaching and training. Dan has delivered hundreds of classes on supervision, performance management, communication, and harassment prevention. 
    
Matt Kennedy: Employment & Labor Law Attorney
University of Rochester (BA), Syracuse University (MBA), Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations (Grad. Cert.), Lewis & Clark Law School (Cum Laude). Matt has 25 years of experience in employee and labor relations, including negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, contract interpretation, and workplace investigations in a wide range of industries. Matt has provided numerous training classes in such areas as managing in a union environment, progressive discipline, harassment prevention, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
   
Becca Wiegand: Member Education
University of Illinois (MS, BS). Becca has been supporting businesses and nonprofits for over 20 years with their business communications, meeting logistics, website content editing and other client needs. Becca works with UEA member companies in many capacities including the UEA training programs and wage and salary surveys. Not sure who to contact with your question? Feel free to start with Becca!
   
Rachel Rogers: Member Services
Rachel has a diverse background with an emphasis on software, data entry, and customer service. Rachel utilizes her wide-ranging skills to assist with the day to day operations of the office. She answers the UEA phone line and provides support for UEA Member companies..
     
Rachel Troutt: Accounting Assistant
Pacific Lutheran University (BA). Rachel has a diverse array of experience, with an emphasis on customer service and problem solving. Rachel provides accounting support, including handling all invoicing for UEA. She also provides support for UEA staff members, answering the UEA phone line, assisting with clerical tasks, and other support for the UEA team.
  

 

Rae Fitzpatrick-Blackmun: Member Services
University of Oregon (BA). Rae comes from a background in healthcare administration where she was able to develop a wide range of skills, emphasizing attention to detail, confidentiality, and perseverance. She provides support in a variety of areas for the UEA team including social media management, office support and day-to-day operations. 

 

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