District Four National Vice President Joseph P. Flynn was first elected to the top District leadership post at the District Caucus on May 14, 1999 and re-elected by the District for a Fourth term in May of 2008. NVP Flynn was born in Iowa, raised in New Mexico, and graduated from the University of New Mexico. Prior to beginning work for the federal government, NVP Flynn held positions as County Welfare Director and New Mexico State Medicaid Director. NVP Flynn has over 30 years' experience as an AFGE activist and officer holding numerous positions in our union.