CWA District 9 Vice President Jim Weitkamp was sworn into office January 6th, 2009 by CWA President Larry Cohen, following the retirement of Vice President Tony Bixler. 

Jim Weitkamp was named to CWA staff in 1988, serving as Southern California Director. He joined CWA Local 9505 after going to work for Pacific Bell in 1977 and served as first vice president and executive vice president.