United Scenic Artists Local USA 829, IATSE has elected Edward Pierce as president of the union that is the representative voice of designers and scenic artists within the entertainment industry.  Pierce, an established Broadway designer, was previously a Trustee on the national board.  He succeeds Beverly Miller, who has held the position since 1995. The union membership has elected Deirdra Govan as Vice President.  Govan is a costume designer and production designer, working in motion pictures and television.  As Vice President, she brings corporate expertise in the areas of strategic marketing communications, diversity, equity and inclusion training, and development. Carl Mulert moves into the role of National Business Agent, after previously serving as the Business Representative for Live Performance. Michael Smith shall continue to support the union’s endeavors as National Financial Secretary. Scenic Artist for motion pictures and television Hope Ardizzone was elected as National Corresponding Secretary. The Executive Officers and four new Trustees were sworn into their three-year terms at the USA 829 Board of Trustees meeting on October 13.  United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, is a labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions, and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. The members of Local USA 829 work in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials, and exhibitions. The current active membership totals approximately 5,000. Press contact: Nicholas Buchholz/Philip Rinaldi Publicity (212/501-3201)...