West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals
WVAGP Board of Directors Election
The Board of Directors election opens on May 2ndIn order for your vote to be valid, you must be a current member in active standing within the organization. Remember to pay your current year membership dues before June 1st in order for your vote to be counted. If you have any questions or feedback, contact the Election Committee at election@wvagp.org or fill out the Elections Feedback Survey. |
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Current Board of DirectorsFor more information, see the Board page Meryl Friedrich, President* Dusty Hays, Vice President Amanda Adams, Secretary Jennings Starcher, Treasurer** Johnathan Adkins Veronica Balcer Eric Bess* Hussein Elkhansa Jessica Gormont Frank LaFone* Barb MacLennan* Taryn Moser, Ex-Officio *Eligible for re-election in 2026 **Ineligible for re-election because 6-year term limit reached |
2025-2026 Board of Directors (L-R): Amanda Adams, Veronica Balcer, Meryl Friedrich, Dusty Hays, Taryn Moser (ex-officio), Jennings Starcher, Hussein Elkhansa, and Johnathan Adkins. Not Pictured: Eric Bess, Jessica Gormont, Frank LaFone, and Barbara MacLennan. |
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Board of Directors?An 11-member group elected by the WVAGP membership to actively pursue the association’s mission to bring together and build the geospatial community into a cohesive, recognized coordinating body that facilitates the use, development, sharing, and management of geospatial data, and communicates the value of geospatial information to citizens and decision-makers. What does a board member do?Attend a monthly virtual meeting to discuss and vote on association affairs and participate in committee service such as conference planning, scheduling GIS training courses, communication and outreach, organizing elections, strategic planning, and more. The membership term lasts from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Who can be nominated?Anyone! Nominees will have the choice to accept or decline nomination before being included on the ballot. The nominator's name is not disclosed to the nominee. Any person who accepts a nomination must be a member before the election closes at the annual meeting. Didn’t we just do this last year?Yes! In order to keep the WVAGP leadership dynamic and engaged, elections are open for five members in odd-numbered years and six members in even-numbered years. Our association values new voices and perspectives, and welcomes the nomination of anyone with an interest to get involved. What’s in it for me?Board membership is a great way to serve the GIS community in West Virginia and help make the WVAGP the best that it can be. And if you’re working on your GISP certification, board service earns points towards your portfolio! What is the election timeline?The Call for Nominations opens on Wednesday, March 3rd. Nominees will be notified by March 31st and asked to submit a brief profile by Monday, April 14th. The election will open on Wednesday, May 2nd and close on Monday, June 1st (during the Business Meeting at the annual conference). The new Board of Directors will meet after the Business Meeting to get acquainted and choose the executive committee (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and committee chairpersons. Want to learn more?Questions or feedback may be submitted here, or contact the Election Committee at election@wvagp.org. WVAGP Bylaws are available here. |