He was elected national president of American Maritime Officers in 2008.
[2] Bethel formerly served as AMO's national executive vice-president,[3] which is the third highest position in the union.
[3] Bethel sailed with AMO as a Chief Engineer for several years before being named a union representative in 1986.
[4] He later served as an executive board member[4] and as the national assistant vice president at large.
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