I.A.T.S.E. Local 490 Election Results

IATSE Local 490 has had its’ election last December 2020. We had a robust nomination process, with many new names running for our top spots. We are proud to announce our new officers for the next three years below. They will be sworn in Monday, January 25th, 2021.

Matt Muegge, President of Local 490

Matt Muegge has won re-election as President. This will be his 2nd term, he ran unopposed. He has been president of Local 490 since 2018. He works in our industry as a gaffer, election and grip. Congrats brother Muegge as President of Local 490!

Kellie Larson is Business Agent of Local 490.

Kellie Larson has won election as Business Agent. She ran unopposed and works in our industry as a prop builder and prop assistant. She succeeds Brian Simpson as Business Agent. Kellie is a long time member of Local 13, who has recently joined Local 490. Welcome sister Larson as Business Agent to Local 490!

Sister Larson has been a member of Local 490 since 2020.

April Hinrichs is Vice President of Local 490.

April Hinrichs has won election as Vice President. She ran unopposed and has been a long time member of the membership committee. She works in our industry as a Hair and Make up artist. She succeeds Mark Wojahn as the new vice President. Welcome sister Hinrichs as Vice President. April Marie Hinrichs has been a makeup artist for 20 years. She has been a member of the union’s membership committee. Her training in the Film Industry is extensive and wide spread. She has a passion for always growing and learning from each and every experience. April has a heart for people and thrives in any environment. She has depth and range to work with all races, ages, and skin types. She received her Makeup and FX training from the Westmore Academy in Burbank California as well as her skin and hair training from the Aveda Institute and Dermal Institute.

Sister Hinrichs has been a Local 490 member since 2014.

Natasha Georgia is Treasurer of Local 490.

Natasha Georgia won election as our Treasurer. She ran against Dan Miller. She works in our industry as Craft services. She succeeds Edward Cohen as Treasurer. Natasha Georgia has been providing Craft Services for Independent Film, TV & Commercial Productions in the Twin Cities since 2016. She grew up in MN & graduated from MCAD with a degree in fine art in 1998 where she focused on mixed media installation art. She’s a longtime foodie who has been a pastry chef, award winning gelato maker, cheesemonger, kitchenware and cookbook buyer among other things. She loves doing craft services. Natasha’s film & television credits include HBO’s Mogadishu Minnesota, ABC’s In An Instant Season 3, Netflix 2019 Chris D’Elia Comedy Special & Indy film Tuscaloosa. She’s provided Craft services for many Union Commercials over the past few years including several large Super Bowl commercials. Natasha lives in Minneapolis with her husband, teenage son & bearded dragon, Floki. Congrats sister Georgia as the new Treasurer!

Sister Georgia has been a member of IATSE Local 490 since the spring of 2017

Sammy Halabi is Secretary of Local 490.

Sammy Halabi has won election as Secretary. He ran unopposed. Sammy succeeds Bryan Bredahl as the Secretary and works in our industry as a Production Office coordinator. Sammy Halabi has been in the Industry since 2007, in various roles , but is most well known for being a production coordinator / manager. Sammy started is career as a director/ producer by self-funding a music video which got distribution to MTV & VH1 which helped propel his career. To this date Sammy has worked on over 150 different TV shows and commercials all over the United States. Sammy's life passion is his work in production and continues building his name and brand "GoForSammy" & "Wheels Up Rentals”.Coordinator. Congrats and welcome brother Halabi as Secretary of Local 490!

Brother Halabi has been in Local 490 since 2020.

Deanna Johnson, Executive Board Member at Large

Deanna Johnson has won election as Executive Board member at large. This is her third term on the Executive board. She has been on many committees in her time in 490, inc, legislative, party and the rules committees. She works as a Hair and Makeup artist in our industry. Congrats on another term on the Executive Board of Local 490!

Molly Worre, Executive Board Member at Large

Molly Worre has won election as Executive Board member at large. This is her second term on the Executive board. Sister Worre works as a script supervisor and a director in our industry. Congrats on another term on the Executive Board of Local 490!

Board of Trustees

Deborah Fiscus has won election as a Board of Trustee. Sister Fiscus works as a wardrobe and costume artist in our industry. Congrats and welcome Sister Fiscus as as Trustee of Local 490!

Tom Franchett has won election as a Board of Trustee. Brother Franchette works as a gaffer in our industry. This is his second term as a trustee. Congrats and welcome brother Franchette as as Trustee of Local 490!

Scott Nordhausen has won election as a Board of Trustee. Brother Nordhausen works as a set dresser and on-set dresser in our industry. This is his first term as a trustee. Congrats and welcome brother Nordhausen as as Trustee of Local 490!

Local 490 is proud to have these fine members lead us in the coming years. We look forward to the positive work they will be doing as our union continues to guide the MN Film Industry.