Austin is the Local's current Head Trustee and has been since the 2021 election. Austin is also the current Recording Secretary at NLMK Sharon Coating (1016-15) and is a member of the Local's NextGen program. Austin was previously appointed to the positon of Trustee during the 2020 - 2021 Labor Dispute due to his outstanding commitment to help the Local in any way, shape, or form. He has also previously served as a Zone Grievanceman at his Unit. Austin is a US Army Veteran and has served as Sgt @ Arms at previous District Conventions.