2016 Election Successful; Board of Directors Confirmed
Polls are closed, the election is complete, and a full 2016 Board of Directors has been seated. The five newly elected Board members will begin their terms in January 2016.
In the final round of voting, 81% of member programs cast their votes. This is one of the higher participation rates in recent years, and the largest percentage of programs participating since we introduced online voting for Board elections in 2014.
Board Secretary Howard Straker, MPH, PA-C, validated the election results after polls closed. “This was a historical event for the organization,” Straker said. “It demonstrates both the growth of the Association and also the strong and growing interest that members have in participating in the leadership. However, with growth comes growing pains. We will look at refining the process in 2016 so that we can resolve the next election more quickly.”
Thanks to all who voted, and to those who urged their program directors to participate in these multiple elections. And congratulations to the new members of the PAEA Board of Directors.
Winners of the 2016 Election
William Kohlhepp, DHSc, PA-C Quinnipiac University President Elect |
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Carl Garrubba, MPA, PA-C, CPA Chatham University Treasurer |
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Kara Caruthers, MSPAS, PA-C University of Alabama at Birmingham Director at Large |
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Kevin Schuer, DrPH, MSPAS, PA-C University of Kentucky Director at Large |
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Michel Statler, MLA, PA-C Rosalind Franklin University Director at Large |