In 2026, terms of Two Full Member Directors will expire (Lynette Cervantes, Del Mar College and Nikole Willing, Central Tech). These two positions have terms of 3 years and are voted on by the Membership as a whole (Full and Associate members only) Also there are two Associates – Lesley Vincent – Carrier Board member and Jill Schultz Vendor Board members are terms of 3 years. Executive Board members must comply with Article VII Section 1. There are two Executive Directors whose terms are expiring: Secretary – John Thorpe and Treasurer – Rob Behnke. The nominees for the executive director positions of Secretary and Treasurer have to have been a board member in the past.
New or re-elected Directors who are elected at this conference will take office at the second board meeting of this conference.
The NAPFTDS Conference/Nominating Committee is responsible for collecting recommendations for candidates. The Directors are elected by vote at the annual conference. Voting members must be in good standing. For a candidate to be considered, the candidate’s organization’s membership dues must be current and have been a member a minimum of one year. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 30, 2026