Council 48 CVG/MSP

Elisa Ploof - President
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Took Office: July 1, 2025
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Positions Held:
LOA Committee Member
Elisa started her career over 21 years ago as a flight attendant in 2004 with Northwest Airlink, now Endeavor Air. Her career as a flight attendant has encompassed various roles, including SAFA (special assignment flight attendant) HR Recruiter and mentor, assisting new hires in their transition to line flying. Elisa's union involvement includes her service as a LOA Committee Member, where she provided insight of the needs and wants of flight attendants. Her regular attendance at LEC and MEC meetings in recent years demonstrates her commitment to representing flight attendants with concerns and issues, while also expanding her knowledge of union purpose and responsibility.
Above all, Elisa is a continuous and steadfast advocate for the freedom of her incarcerated family member for the past 19 years, showcasing her unwavering dedication. This characteristic will serve her well in supporting and working tirelessly on behalf of flight attendants.
Elisa makes her home in the north metro of Minneapolis, where she was raised. She values her relationships, often spending time with family, including helping out at her eldest son's bar/ restaurant and rental properties in northern MN, assisting her middle son with his various house and landscaping projects, and supporting her daughter as she gets ready for college.
Elisa's hobbies include paddleboarding, trail hikes, non-fiction reading, traveling, thrifting, and volunteering in her church community. One of her proud achievements includes training and completing four triathlons while working full-time and raising her three children, showcasing her incredible dedication and resilience. Elisa's kindness and compassion are evident in her regular check-ins with friends, family, and colleagues highlighting her caring spirit.
Elisa's steadfast commitment is a true example that she will continuously fight to amplify the quality of life for Flight Attendants in MSP/CVG ensuring that their voices are heard.

Renae Brennan - Vice President
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Took Office: July 1, 2025
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Renae was born and raised in a small town in Minnesota. Graduated Hinckley-Finlayson High School in 2000. After going to college in Mankato for 2 ½ years studying interior design, she decided to make the jump into the aviation industry. Renae then started her Flight Attendant career in January of 2004 with Pinnacle Airlines.
In 2008 she bought a bar and grill in her hometown of Hinckley, Minnesota. She flew full-time and worked at the bar whenever she had a day off. In 2020 she sold the bar and grill and gave birth to her only child, a son, named Rowdy. (Yes, his real name is Rowdy.) Named after Rowdy Burns from Days Of Thunder. He is the world to her, and he LOVES to fly! In her free time, she likes to watch her niece and nephews play volleyball, baseball and softball. Baseball is a huge part of her family history as her great-grandfather was one of the founders of amateur baseball in Minnesota and he was also a survivor of the Great Hinckley Fire. Fun fact, the baseball field in Hinckley is called Brennan Field. Her favorite places to travel are to Croatia and to Japan (to eat sandwiches from 7- eleven) with her initial roommate, Yoko.
Renae is very excited to begin this new adventure as the LECVP.

Nathaneal Heide - Secretary
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Took Office: July 1, 2025
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
Positions Held:
Grievance Representative
Nathanael has been a flight attendant with Endeavor since February of 2023. Nathanael has served as a Grievance Representative for AFA-CWA since August 2023. Nathanael was elected LEC Secretary for Council 48 in 2025. Prior to coming to Endeavor, Nathanael worked for Unifi Aviation as ramp agent gaining valuable experience in the aviation industry.
Nathanael is originally from Iowa but has grown up in Missouri. He lives in the Springfield Missouri area with his Grandparents. Nathanael enjoys hanging out with friends & family & playing video games.
My one goal every day I am in this position is to serve all the members of Council 48 to the best of my ability. I will serve you with integrity, honor, and transparency. I hope to make you make proud to be a part of Council 48.
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