Keyser reelected as president of the Writers Guild of America, West

By Richard Verrier

4:15 PM PDT, September 17, 2013

Chris Keyser has been reelected for a second term as president of the 8,000-member Writers Guild of America, West.

Keyser, co-creator of the Fox television series "Party of Five," was first elected in September 2011 when he defeated the better-known Patric Verrone, who led the union during the 2007-2008 strike.

But Keyser ran unopposed in board elections this month. He will help to negotiate a new film and TV contract to replace the current one that expires in May 2014.

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Also reelected was Vice President Howard Rodman, who ran unopposed; and Secretary-Treasurer Carl Gottlieb, who narrowly defeated challenger Dan Wilcox.

The following eight members were elected to the WGAW’s Board of Directors: Billy Ray, David S. Goyer, Patric M. Verrone, Alfredo Barrios Jr., Carleton Eastlake, Ari B. Rubin, Thania St. John and Karen Harris.

The officers and board members will serve a term of two years, effective immediately.

A total of 1,463 ballots were cast. The ballot count was supervised by Robbin Johnson of Pacific Election Services Inc., an independent firm, the guild said.

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