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Executive Vice President

Arthur Behnam

Email
art@local9412.org
Phone

Art has been an AT&T employee since 1999, serving first as a service technician for 12 years before changing positions to a maintenance splicing technician.  He became a union steward for local 9412 early in his career in 2001 at the behest of his future mentor, Floyd Randy Hoerz Sr.  He was appointed as lead of the Local's safety committee & later became chief steward at his work location at Johnson Dr in Pleasanton in 2005 before ascending to a position on Local 9412's Executive Board in 2008.  He also has served the local as chairperson of the community service committee, United Way campaign coordinator & members assistance program chairperson.  In 2012, Art ran for Vice President of the local & was elected as an officer.  He served in that capacity for one term, at which time he ran for Executive Vice President & he has served the local in that position & is now on his 4th term in that capacity.  Art has served the local with distinction and is known for his easygoing demeanor and empathetic way of dealing with members issues with dignity & compassion.