Officers

President

Tim Tayloe

Bro. Tayloe started at Kohler Co. in 1986. He started in the Foundry, on the turn tables, then moved on to the Osborn pouring iron, where he became Divisional Steward.

Vice President

Pat Hanson

Bro. Hanson has been an active UAW Local 833 member since 2012 and became VP in a special election October of 2025. He ran unopposed in 2026. Bro.

Recording Secretary

Mercedes Lomibao

Sr. Lomibao has been a member of Local 833 since 2018. She spent her time in Brass before becoming RS in 2026 being elected through acclimation.

Financial Secretary

Jason Miller

Bro. Miller has been a member of Local 833 for over 32 years. He was our Guide previously for 2 terms, after taking 1 term off, we welcomed Bro. Miller back!

Trustee

Eric Koene

Bro. Koene has been a member of Local 833 for over 32 years. Previously, Bro. Koene was a Divisional Steward in the DC, served 1 term as Guide, and previous Chair of the Education Committee.

Trustee

Jessie Felde

Bro. Felde became a trustee in 2020.

Trustee

Brett Ruehr

Bro. Ruehr has been a member since 2016. He has spent his time in DC/Kallista and became Trustee in 2026.

Sergeant-at-Arms

Wade Heimke

Bro. Heimke has been a member of Local 833 for over 37 years. He has worked in multiple divisions: Enamel, Brass, Engines, currently working in Rehlko.

Guide

Paul Ruehr

Bro. Ruehr has been a member for nearly 40 years. He worked in multiple divisions: Brass, Engines, Foundry, and currently working in Rehlko.

Benefits/Safety Rep.

Tim Gorman

Bro. Gorman has been a member of Local 833 over 33 years. While spending most of his time in Generator he worked in Brass, Pottery, and Engines.