Married with 2 children
Third Generation Teamster
Teamster member since 1985
Served various full-time positions within the Teamsters and Teamsters Local Union No. 348 since 1988
Dave started his career in 1975 as a Driver/Salesman for Mazzones Bakery. In 1976 he moved to Dolly Madison and was their Steward from 1977 to 1979. In 1979 he moved to Schwebels Baking Co. where he was elected Union Steward from 1982 thru 1990. In 1988 he was elected to the Executive Board of Teamsters Local 52 as a Trustee. Since 1990, Dave has advanced his career with Local 52 and became the Secretary Treasurer/Principal Officer in 2003. Dave has also attended Labor Studies and Labor Classes at Ohio State University, Cleveland State University as well as Tri-C. Dave is married and has 2 children.
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Mr. Baird has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 16 years. He has served in a number of leadership positions in Teamsters Local 92 and the Ohio Conference of Teamsters.
Dedicated Teamster member since 1986
Worked at UPS as a part-time employee, full-time combination employee and package car driver. Also work on the dock at Yellow Freight, Central Transport and various other freight companies.
Officer of Teamsters Local 407 since 2000.
Business Representative of Teamsters Local 407 since 2003.
In 1992 I became a proud Teamster member when I began my career working for Yellow Freight Systems. Since then, I have continued my brotherhood with Preston 151 Line, BK Switching, YRC, UPS Freight and Local 20. Throughout my early career, I served as Unit Secretary at YRC and also held the Chief Steward position at Yellow Freight Systems and UPS Freight, where I proudly served my fellow members.
In 2014, after 22 years as a dedicated member, I became a Business Representative for Local 20. In 2016 I was sworn in as a Trustee on the Executive Board and again in 2018 as Recording Secretary. During my experience as a Business Agent, I represented members in 10 Trade Divisions and over ten specific industries. Those included the Package Division; Brewery, Bakery and Soft Drink; Construction; Food Processing; National Master Freight; Graphic Communications; Industrial; National Automobile Transporters; Public Services; Solid Waste and Recycling; and Warehouse.
After many years of hard-earned experience and commitment to the membership, I made the decision to run for Local 20 President. I was officially elected in the 2019 Officers’ Election and on January 22, 2020 I was sworn in as President of Teamsters Local No. 20. I consider being chosen for this position as one of my greatest honors as it is a privilege in serving the members of this great Local. Since my tenure as President and Principal Officer of the largest and oldest local in Ohio, I have continued participating in the negotiations of contracts, attending our members’ local, regional and national level hearings; and most importantly, engaging in frequent shop visits and unit meetings.
I also continue to serve our Union in several additional capacities. In January of 2020, I accepted a position as Trustee for the Ohio Conference of Teamsters & Industry Health & Welfare Fund. At that time, I also became the Ohio Solid Waste Director. In April of 2022, the IBT General President, Sean O’Brien, hired me as a Field Representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. I was also appointed by past General President James Hoffa and current General President Sean O’Brien to participate in negotiating the National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement. GP Sean O’Brien also appointed me to the United Parcel Service Central Region Negotiations Committee. Additionally, in June of 2025, I was appointed as a Trustee to the Executive Board of Teamsters Joint Council 41.
I have been happily married for thirty-seven years. My wife Lori and I are the proud parents of a daughter and Teamster son and thoroughly adore our two grandchildren. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
