Explore LBSEA-our leadership

George Kupcs   gkupcs@lbeach.org

George is an electrician with many years of experience with our district.  Before being elective President in the 20/21 School year, he was the Vice President and former building steward for Buildings and Grounds.  

Barbara Vahey  bvahey@lbeach.org

Barbara is part of the clerical staff at our Long Beach Middle School serving as the direct report to the MS Dean.  She has been with our district since September 2002 and has been an active member of the LBSEA. Prior to becoming our Vice President in 2023, Barbara held the office of union Treasurer since 2008.  

Raquel Lopez  rlopez@lbeach.org

Raquel is currently working in the Middle School Main Office as a Secretary I, reporting directly to the Principal.  She has worked throughout district for many years and has always been an active member of the LBSEA.  Raquel is also a LBHS alumni.  Prior to becoming Treasurer, she was and still is a building steward.  Raquel is fluent in the Spanish language.

Richard Aull  raull@lbeach.org

Ricky is a master carpenter with our district.  He is native to Long Beach and one our great alumni.  When not working on district projects he can be found at our Facilities building.  Ricky has always been a member of the LBSEA and before becoming Membership Secretary, he was a building steward for Building and Grounds.

Karissa Nash   knash@lbeach.org

Karissa is a Secretary 1, currently working in the Long Beach High School Special Education office reporting directly to the Coordinator of Special Education.  Since her hire she has been involved with our LBSEA.  She is currently the HS building steward along with her many duties as Recording Secretary.  Karissa is fluent in the Spanish Language.