Nomination and Election Process

Elections Open Soon!

Is your membership current? Your membership must be current as of 1 May to be eligible to vote in the Society elections.

The slate of candidates are set and the election will open 1 June. Position descriptions, desired experience and knowledge, and time commitments for each role are provided below.

President-elect Secretary (2023 President)

• Marty Bince
• James Haw
• Shari Worthington

Executive Board

• Geographic Experience (5 seats)
  • Ardis Bartle
  • Maxym Lachance
  • J. Parsons
• Operational Experience (1 seat)
  • Jagdish Shukla
• Technical Experience (1 seat)
  • Maurice Wilkins

Automation & Technology Vice President-elect

• Yogesh Balajee
• Andre Michel

Publications Vice President-elect

• George Buckbee
• Nick Sands

Process

• All nominations other than District Vice President are reviewed by the Nominating Committee
• Any ISA member may submit a nomination
• All eligible nominees are asked to submit a candidate packet
• The Nominating Committee reviews and evaluates candidate packets and may conduct interviews
• Nominations are also accepted by petition in accordance with ISA Bylaws
• The election is open in June to eligible voters
• District Vice Presidents nominations and elections are coordinated by the District Nominating Committee
• Any member of the District may recommend a candidate for District Vice President

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of each group are outlined in the Society's Manual of Organization and Procedures. Below is a list of attributes desired in all elected leaders. Also included are detailed descriptions of the responsibilities of each role. Before applying for a leadership role, please review the obligations and ensure that you are willing to and have the support from your employer and family to meet these commitments.

ISA Leadership Attributes

• A contagious passion for promoting the ISA brand and the automation profession
• Strong knowledge of ISA’s core competencies, products and services
• An interest in visioning the role ISA plays in the future of the automation community
• The desire to understand the diversity of ISA’s constituencies and a commitment to act in the overall interests of the Society
• An understanding of basic financial principles with the ability to exercise sound business judgments
• An innovative mindset and ability to engage and empower members in driving change to meet strategic objectives
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to develop and lead teams with a willingness to hold volunteers accountable 

Position Descriptions

• President
• Treasurer
• Executive Board Member
• A&T Vice President
• Standards and Practices Vice President
• Image and Membership Department Vice President
• I&S Vice President
• Publications Department Vice President
• Professional Development Department Vice President
• Strategic Planning Vice President

2020 Society Election Results 

Thank you to all nominees for their willingness to serve and all those who voted in the election.  

• President-Elect Secretary (2022 President)
  • Carlos Mandolesi
• Treasurer
  • Scott Reynolds
• Executive Board Members: Geographic
  • Rajesh Rathi
  • Ashley Weckwerth
• Executive Board Member: Operational
  • Jim Garrison
• Executive Board Members: Technical
  • Ken Belteau
  • Prabhu Soundarrajan
• A&T Vice President
  • Edward Naranjo
• Image & Membership Vice President-Elect
  • Jon DiPietro
• Standards & Practices Vice President-Elect
  • David Lee

Voter turnout reached 9.43%. All leaders will begin their term on 1 January 2021.