About Us
IATSE Local 745 is committed to uniting local broadcast technicians in a collective effort to uphold the highest standards of excellence in their craft. By advocating for professional growth, fair wages, and industry-leading practices, we strive to empower our members while ensuring the integrity of their work.
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Beyond technical expertise, we prioritize the health and welfare of our members by securing essential benefits, fostering a supportive community, and championing safe and equitable working conditions. Through our commitment to fair labor practices, we help protect the rights of broadcast professionals and promote long-term career sustainability.
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Our goal is to establish stability within the industry while fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship between clients and labor. By advocating for clear communication, fair contracts, and professional accountability, we work to create an environment where both workers and employers can thrive. IATSE Local 745 stands as a pillar of support for broadcast technicians, ensuring they receive the respect, representation, and opportunities they deserve.
Leadership
Alex Walker
President
Kelly Laszlo
Vice President
Teresa Day
Secretary - Treasurer
Dustin Wasserman
Business Agent
Alex Walker has been an IATSE 745 referrant since 2012 and a full member since 2015. He runs hard, handheld, and robotic cameras primarily on Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and Minnesota United FC broadcasts. He began serving as President of Local 745 in January of 2025. Outside of work, Alex enjoys camping, traveling, seeing live music, and spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their daughters Grace and Madeleine.
This is Kelly's first term as Vice President having been an At Large Board Member for the past two years.
This is Teresa's third term as Secretary | Treasurer. She also held the position of Vice President. Teresa has worked in sports broadcasting since graduating from St. Cloud State University in 1987, primarily as a stage manager.
Starting his career as a utility in 2006, and worked his way to being a regular A2, Camera Operator, and EVS Operator before deciding that his career would be in audio. An elected E-Board member on 2 occasions he returns to the board as an appointee as Vice-President. Dustin currently works locally and nationally as an A2 and MLB Venue Support Tech. He is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo in upstate NY. This is his first term as the Business Agent.
Executive board
Trustees
Kent Sorge
Alex Wasserman
Lynn Winter
Tracy Paulson
Chris Tveitbakk
Matt Waldron
International Delegate
Cooper Blackwood
Past Leadership
2022-2024
President: Matt Waldron
Vice President: Nolan Bettermann
Dustin Wasserman replaced
Business Agent: Charlie Cushing
Treasurer: Teresa Day
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Executive Board: St. Edward Harris
Executive Board: Dan Wasserman
Executive Board: Blake Johnson resigned Kelly Laszlo replaced
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Trustee: Dustin Paulson
Trustee: Tim Taylor
Trustee: Alex Wasserman
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Delegate: Kelly Laszlo
2013-2015
President: Chris Tveitbakk
Vice President: Paul Laskey
Business Agent: Joni Fisher
Treasurer: Cindy Durland
Executive Board: Ted Allaire resigned Charlie Cushing replaced
Executive Board: Jesse Madison
Executive Board: Jim Schmidt
2019-2021
President: Chris Tveitbakk
Vice President: Nolan Bettermann
Business Agent: Charlie Cushing
Treasurer: Teresa Day
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Executive Board: Matt Waldron
Executive Board: Blake Johnson
Executive Board: Dustin Wasserman resigned Dan Dettman replaced, passed
Dan Wasserman replaced​
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2010-2012
President: Tim Dufour
Vice President: Paul Laskey
Business Agent: John Warner
Treasurer: Cindy Durland
Executive Board: Charlie Cushing
Executive Board: Dustin Wasserman
Executive Board: Shane Wasserman
2016-2018
President: Chris Tveitbakk
Vice President: Teresa Day
Business Agent: Charlie Cushing
Treasurer: Mark Mulhollam
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Executive Board: Blake Johnson
Executive Board: Joni Fisher
Executive Board: John Warner
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