By: Paul Brunner, Chair, Nominations Committee & USITT Secretary
The work of the 2018-19 Nominations Committee takes place throughout the year along with
face-to-face meetings at the National Conference. The Committee recruits candidates and
stewards applications through the nomination process, and their work is greatly appreciated. This is a time-intensive procedure that involves a great deal of thoughtful observation and
identification of future leaders for the Institute.
The Nominations Committee presents the following slate for the 2019 election cycle:
Directors listed in alphabetical order (six to be elected):
- Amy Altadonna
- Drew Dalzell
- Deanna Fitzgerald
- Cary Gillett
- Paul Horpedahl
- Debra Krajec
- Darren Levin
- Britton Mauk
- Eric Rouse
- Deb Sherrer
- Eileen Smithheimer
- Kimb Williamson
Candidates for board officers are (one to be elected):
- President-Elect: Michael Mehler, Carolyn Satter
- Vice-President for Commissions: Verda Beth Martell, Todd Proffitt
- Vice-President for Conferences: Bryan Huneycutt, Mark Rapach
- Secretary: Paul Brunner
The six elected Directors and Officers will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2020. The
President-Elect serves a total of five years on the Board, the first year as President-Elect before
serving a three-year term as President, followed by one year as Immediate Past President.
Additional candidates can be added to the ballot by a petition signed by 50 USITT members. For information on the process, e-mail the USITT Secretary, Paul Brunner. Deadline for adding names to the ballot is Sept. 1.
Online voting for the 2019 slate of candidates will begin Nov. 1 and run through Dec. 10. Watch Sightlines in the coming months for information on candidate profiles and position
statements.
