Barbara Easterling President

As president of the 4 million-member Alliance for Retired Americans, Barbara J. Easterling leads a grassroots organization that educates and mobilizes retirees for progressive campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels. Easterling led the Alliance
Edward F. Coyle Executive Director

Edward Coyle has directed the growth of the Alliance for Retired Americans since its inception in 2001. During that time, the Alliance has chartered 30 state Alliances and 1,400 local chapters while the national organization has grown to 3.5 million membe
Ruben Burks Secretary-Treasurer

Secretary-Treasurer Ruben Burks has helped the Alliance grow to its current 27 active State Alliances. Traveling thousands of miles on behalf of the Alliance, Burks, who served as United Auto Workers (UAW) secretary-treasurer from 1998 to 2002, advocates
Judy Cato Executive Vice President

A tremendously energetic and passionate activist, Cato joined the Board of the Alliance for Retired Americans in 2001. She managed the Council House National Council of Senior Citizens senior facility in Marlow Heights, Maryland, having served on several
Gene Lantz Texas Alliance President

Was the Original Texas Secretary