Ray Dunavant is the Chief Steward for the NPMHU Local 317 in Huntsville, Alabama. He has been an active union member for 16+ years. Originally he was a member of the Teamsters union as an aircraft mechanic with the Naval Aviation Depot in Jacksonville, Florida. Ray has proudly served as an active union representative with the postal service since 1991. Experience in labor relations, public policy, union organizing, legislative and political activities, with administrative and personnel experience. Ray served for 9+ years in the United States Navy. He began his career with the postal service at the Jacksonville Florida BMC and transferred to the Huntsville P&DF in 1991. Ray is also active in the community as a Major in the all volunteer Alabama State Defense Force.
