ESA is soliciting nominations for the governing board, branch, and section vacancies listed below. Members interested in serving in one of these capacities should complete the ESA Election Nominations Form by June 1, 2026.
ESA Vice President-Elect
The presidential line is a four-year commitment. The President has a special duty to establish an open working environment, think and act strategically, and position ESA for future successes. The President will work closely with the Executive Director throughout the year. Various committee leadership roles are served by those in the presidential line.
Board members attend four primary meetings per year (two virtual, two physical) and other meetings as needed. Additionally, each member of the presidential line is a member of the Executive Committee which generally meets in months when the full Board does not. Each Board meeting will require advance preparation by reading and understanding the materials provided.
Any ESA member in good standing may stand for office, though nominations for the Vice President-Elect require the support of a Branch, Section, or a petition of 10 members.
ESA Treasurer
The Treasurer chairs the finance committee and works closely with staff on all matters related to finance. Board members attend the four primary meetings per year (two virtual, two physical) and other meetings as needed. Additionally, the Treasurer is a member of the Executive Committee which generally meets in months when the full Board does not. Each Board meeting will require advance preparation by reading and understanding the materials provided.
Any ESA member in good standing may stand for office, though nominations for Treasurer require the support of a Branch, Section, or a petition of 10 members. The Treasurer serves a three-year term and can be re-elected once.
Representative to the Governing Board
PBT Section Representative
SysEB Section Representative
North Central Branch Representative
Student Representative
Representational Board members serve a liaison role to ensure open communications between the Society and Branch. Board members attend four primary meetings per year (two virtual, two physical) and other meetings as needed. Each Board meeting will require advance preparation by reading and understanding the materials provided.
Any member of the respective group in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. Board members agree to serve a three-year term and can be re-elected one time.
President-Elect
- FIT Section President-Elect
- MUVE Section President-Elect
- PBT Section President-Elect
- P-IE Section President-Elect
- SysEB Section President-Elect
- International Branch
The President presides over all meetings of the International Branch members and Branch Governing Board. Governing Board members participate in monthly conference calls and one in-person meeting held during the ESA Annual Meeting. Any Section or Branch member in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. The presidential line is a three-year commitment.
Secretary
FIT Section Secretary
International Branch Secretary
The Secretary takes and keeps the minutes of all meetings of the Branch and of the Governing Board and performs other duties as prescribed by the Governing Board. Any Section or Branch member in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. The position is a three-year commitment and can be reelected once.
Treasurer
FIT Section Treasurer
MUVE Section Treasurer
PBT Section Treasurer
P-IE Section Treasurer
SysEB Section Treasurer
The Treasurer is the financial officer of the Branch, shall have oversight of all accounts, securities, property, and records of the Branch; and shall perform such other duties as are prescribed by the Governing Board. Governing Board members participate in monthly conference calls and one in-person meeting held during the ESA Annual Meeting. Any Section member in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. The Treasurer serves a three-year term and can be reelected one time
Publications Council
FIT Section Publications Council
MUVE Section Publications Council
Representational Board members serve a liaison role to ensure open communications between the Society and Section. Board members attend four meetings per year (two virtual, two physical) and will participate in other meetings as needed. Each Board meeting will require advance preparation by reading and understanding the materials provided. The Representative serves on the Governing Council, which meets monthly. Any Section member in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. Board members agree to serve a four-year term and can be reelected one time.
ECP Representative to the Governing Council
FIT Section ECP Representative
The Early Career Professional (ECP) represents the interests of early career professionals to the Section Governing Council. Section Governing Council members participate in monthly conference calls and committee work as assigned. The Representative also serves on the ECP Committee of the ESA. Any Section Student Transition or Early Career member in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. ECP representatives agree to serve a three-year term.
Student Representative to the Governing Council
FIT Section Student Representative
P-IE Section Student Representative
The Student represents the interests of student members to the Section Governing Council. The Student Representative recruits and organizes student volunteers for events at annual ESA meeting. Governing Council members participate in monthly conference calls and an in-person business meeting held during the ESA Annual Meeting. The role of Student Representative must be someone currently enrolled at least half-time as a student in an educational institution. Any Student member in good standing may stand for office and can self-nominate. The Student Representative serves a two-year term and is limited to one term.