Seven candidates are running for five open positions on the TAA Council, the association’s governing board. Positions include Vice President/President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and two Council positions. Terms begin July 1, 2021. Officers serve two-year terms, with the exception of the Vice-President/President-Elect, who serves a two-year term as Vice-President, a two-year term as President, and a two-year term as Past President. Council members serve three-year terms.

Retired Biology Professor and Textbook Author Paul Krieger is running unopposed for Vice President/President Elect, Accountant Juli Saitz is running unopposed for Treasurer (she currently holds the position), and Intellectual Property Lawyer Brenda Ulrich is running unopposed for Secretary (she currently holds the position). Council Candidates include Stacie Craft DeFreitas, Cynthia Wheatley Glenn, Brian Shmaefsky, and Dione Taylor. View Full Candidate Bios and Position Statements. Ballots were emailed to TAA Members on March 23.