Steward Spotlight
Each month, Teamsters Local 767 will be highlighting a Steward from the membership that has shown to be a prime example of dedication, strength and leadership.
MAY 2026
Teresa Lyles
Teresa is an outstanding Steward who consistently goes above and beyond for our members. She works out of UPS Lonestar, has been with UPS for 4.5 years, and has proudly served as a Steward for the past 3 years.
During her time as a Steward, she has successfully handled an abundance of grievances and played an active role in numerous Teamsters events, including the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament and the 2025 Christmas Toy Drive. Sister Teresa has also been deeply involved in multiple gate actions, practice strikes, D.R.I.V.E. campaigns, and ongoing contract enforcement efforts.
“For me, being a Teamster who educates, advises, empowers, and advocates for our members is what means the most to me.” – Teresa Lyles
April 2026
Charles Davis
APRIL '26 TLU767 STEWARD SPOTLIGHT: BROTHER CHARLES DAVIS "C.D."
Brother Charles Davis has been working at Trinity Metro for the past 35 years. He worked 8 years as a Service Attendant and has spent the last 27 years as a Bus Operator.
He has served as a Union Steward for 25 years, helping members and settling numerous grievances along the way.
Charles has stood in solidarity with his coworkers through two strikes at Trinity Metro and has also been a strong voice at the bargaining table, helping negotiate the last four contracts.
A proud member of D.R.I.V.E., Charles Davis continues to show what it means to be a dedicated Teamster, staying committed to strengthening the union and fighting for working families every day.
Thank you for all your hard work, Brother Charles!
March 2026
thien mai
Brother Thien has been with UPS for 18 years. He began his career in 2008 as a Twilight Air Dock Loader, transitioned to Preload in 2009, and became a Package Car Driver in 2016.
For the past eight years, he has served as a steward, representing members and ensuring the contract is followed. Throughout his time as a steward, Brother Thien has successfully resolved an estimated 3,000-4,000 grievances, nearly 1,000 of those in just the past few months alone.
He also played an active role in the 2018 and 2023 UPS contract campaigns and is a proud D.R.I.V.E. member, continuing his commitment to protecting and strengthening our union.
If you see Brother Thien around, be sure to congratulate him and thank him for the great work he’s done.
FEBRUARY 2026 SPOTLIGHT STEWARD OF THE MONTH: JAMES WHITFIELD!
Brother James Whitfield is a Day Sort worker and a three-year Steward out of UPS Arlington–Lonestar. He has been with UPS for 4.5 years and has helped resolve hundreds of grievances. James is also an active member of Fight Club (D.R.I.V.E.).
He has shown outstanding dedication to our members and our union by attending numerous Teamsters events, including the Organizing Conference in Las Vegas (2023) and Chicago (2025), an Organizing Class at Local 745 in 2023, the Local 767 Steward Seminar in 2025, Steward Blitzes at UPS Mesquite and UPS Dallas, and assisted with a Refresco Gate Action.
Thank you, Brother James, for always going above and beyond.
Your leadership and willingness to step up whenever Brothers and Sisters needed support did not go unnoticed. If you see James, be sure to tell him great job—and thank you for all your hard work!
February 2026
James Whitfield
January 2026
Fred Lawrence
Brother Fred Lawrence is a Package Car Driver based out of the UPS Chalk Hill facility.
He has proudly served as a Union Steward for the past five years and has been a Teamster since 2018.
Brother Lawrence consistently motivates and encourages his fellow members. He has assisted with numerous grievances, ensuring the contract is upheld and coworkers’ rights are protected.
He has also been active in multiple D.R.I.V.E. gate actions, supported new member sign-up events, and played a key role in several organizing campaigns.
Thank you, Brother Fred, for being a strong example of what it means to be a Teamster Steward and for leading by example!
