Leadership
Jeffery Mitchell
President
Jeffery Mitchell is a veteran labor leader and community advocate, serving as President of the South Florida AFL-CIO and an International Representative of the Transport Workers Union of America. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Mitchell began his labor journey with Miami-Dade Transit, eventually becoming President of TWU Local 291. There, he led successful contract negotiations, expanded union membership, and strengthened the union’s influence throughout South Florida.
Now representing over 250,000 workers, Mitchell champions labor rights, fair wages, and political engagement. He has been at the forefront of major campaigns to stop privatization, oppose anti-union legislation, and promote economic and racial justice. Under his leadership, the South Florida AFL-CIO has become a powerful voice for working families, uniting labor and community partners to build lasting change.
Mitchell lives in Palmetto Bay, Florida, with his family and remains dedicated to empowering the next generation of workers and strengthening the labor movement nationwide.
Richard Quincoces, LIUNA
Vice President
Richard Quincoces is a seasoned labor organizer and Vice President of the South Florida AFL-CIO, where he helps lead efforts to unite unions, protect workers’ rights, and build political power across the region. He currently serves as a Regional Organizer with LiUNA, where he’s been instrumental in workforce development, organizing campaigns, and expanding union representation in construction and public sectors.
With extensive experience at AFSCME Local 1363 and as a former Political Director of the South Florida AFL-CIO, Quincoces has worked with community groups and faith-based organizations to advance labor priorities and mobilize voters around issues impacting working families. He brings over a decade of experience in construction safety and management, holding certifications including OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and LiUNA Organizer.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Quincoces is deeply committed to safe work practices, effective training, and building a stronger, more inclusive labor movement in South Florida.
Ketha Otis, AFSCME
Treasurer
Ketha D. Otis is the Chief of Staff for AFSCME Florida, working alongside President Vicki Hall and elected leadership to build power for working families across the state. In this newly created role, she strengthens collaboration, communication, training, and strategy across the union, enhancing its ability to organize, mobilize, and grow political influence.
A longtime AFSCME leader, Otis previously served as Treasurer of AFSCME Florida and is the current President of her local Miami, representing state workers while continuing her field work supporting residents with disabilities.
With over two decades of service, she spent 16 years as Secretary of Council 79 and eight years on its Executive Board. Otis also chairs Region 3 (South Florida) PEOPLE and plays a vital role in the broader labor movement through the AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. Her leadership bridges union advocacy and community empowerment, advancing justice and dignity for Florida’s working families.
Board Members
VP-at-Large
Sergio Cantu, AFSCME
scantu@afscme.org
VP-at-Large
Cassandra Holmes, UTD
Cholmes1952@yahoo.com
VP-at-Large
Joy Jackson, UTD
jjackson@dadeschool.net
VP-at-Large
Antonio White, UTD
awhite@utd.org
VP-at-Large
Wanda Harris, APWU Local 172
whapwu@gmail.com
VP-at-Large
Wally Utreras, IUOE
wally487@msn.com
VP-at-Large
Seth Sklarey, IUPAT
Sethformiami@gmail.com
VP-at-Large
Joseph D'Elia, TWU
jdelia@twu291.org
VP-at-Large
Norman Herdocia, SEIU 1991
norman@seiu1991.org
VP-at-Large
Krisha Beckfod, IBEW 349
Kris@ibew349.org
VP-at-Large
Federica Green, OPEIU
Fmgren@ymail.com
VP-at-Large
Josh Zivalich, IBT
Jzivalich@teamsters769.org
VP-at-Large
Valda McKinney, APRI
Valda@utd.org
VP-at-Large
Deshaun Humes, CBTUI
kevdeehumes@gmail.com
VP-at-Large
David Diaz, LCLAA
vp.sfllclaa@gmail.com
VP-at-Large
Joe Simmons, AFSCME
joesimmonsjr@gmail.com
VP-at-Large
Janice Coakley, AFSCME
jcoa125@aol.com
VP-at-Large
Patrick Volcin, UNITE HERE
pvolcin@unitehere.org
Trustee
Hector Martinez, UTD
Et2martinez@yahoo.com
Trustee
Manny Hartman, CWA
mhartman@cwa3122.org