The Call for 2019 Nominations is closed.
The deadline to submit a nomination was Monday, July 2.
The APS Nominating Committee thanks you for your nominations for the 2019 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. The slate of nominees will be announced and ballots will be collected starting in September.
The President-Elect, Secretary, and three Directors-at-Large will be elected to take office at the 2019 Scientific Meeting. Additionally, six of the seven-member 2019 Nominating Committee will be elected, which includes one past president, two former board members, and three members at large.
Nominee Requirements
Nominees must be APS members and should demonstrate such leadership qualities as vision, strategic thinking, motivation, communication skills and a sense of mission and dedication to the Society, its members, and our goals.
All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed and managed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.
Review the nomination process.
Board of Directors
Members of the Board of Directors shall take office immediately after the adjournment of the annual meeting closest to their election or appointment and shall continue in office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.
PRESIDENT-ELECT (1-YEAR TERM)
The President-elect will perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President. The President-elect may serve as ex officio member, without vote, on all committees except as otherwise provided by the Bylaws. S/he will further perform such duties as may be delegated by the President or the Board of Directors.
Skills/knowledge necessary to serve in this role include:- Demonstrated success as a leader
- Experience managing budgets and knowledge of financial practices
- Innovative thinker with the ability to focus on strategy
- Adaptable to changing environment
Term: The President-Elect serves a one-year term, then a two-year term as President.
Time Commitment: Attendance at the APS annual conference, quarterly full-board meetings – one in-person during the annual conference, one in-person at the mid-year board meeting in the fall, each lasting 1 ½ days, and two calls in the intervening quarters lasting approximately 90-120 minutes each. Additionally, Executive Committee conference calls lasting approximately 60-90 minutes each are scheduled in the months where there are no full board meetings or calls. Weekly or bi-weekly calls between the CEO and President may be attended as well. Additional participation may include conference calls with other society committees, ad hoc assignments, and attending other meetings as needed.
SECRETARY (3-YEAR TERM)
The Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring that accurate minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, business meetings, and conference calls of the Executive Committee are recorded. The Secretary is also responsible for overseeing the proper and legal delivery of all notices to members. The Secretary shall be responsible to see that accurate records are kept for all members. The Secretary also chairs the Bylaws Committee and the Communications Domain. The Communications Domain and its committees will promote an image and understanding of APS that is consistent with APS’s mission and values. It will also ensure that all communications serve a clear need (for members, the organization, or others), are appropriate in content, match members’ preferences for communications, embrace opportunities to attract new members, are professional and pleasing in expression, and are easy to access and navigate.
Skills/knowledge necessary to serve in this role include:- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication
- Strategic and futuristic thinker
- Familiarity or ability to become familiar with the APS Bylaws and serve as subject matter expert along with the CEO
Term: The Secretary serves a three-year term. The Secretary may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.
Time Commitment: Attendance at the APS annual conference, quarterly full-board meetings – one in-person during the annual conference, one in-person at the mid-year board meeting in the fall, each lasting 1 ½ days, and two calls in the intervening quarters lasting approximately 90-120 minutes each. Additionally, Executive Committee conference calls lasting approximately 60-90 minutes each are scheduled in the months where there are no full board meetings or calls. Additional participation may include conference calls with other society committees, ad hoc assignments, and attending other meetings as needed.
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (3-YEAR TERM)
Director responsibilities include providing oversight of the goals of the Society and assessing progress towards the desired outcomes. They will also function as “Goodwill Ambassadors” at the annual conference and other designated activities. Directors will liaise with committee chairs and task forces as assigned to facilitate communication between members, committee chairpersons, and the Board of Directors. In addition, each Director is assigned to one of the APS Strategic Domains. S/he will be responsible for supporting and implementing the domain priority, mission, and strategic goal(s).
Skills/knowledge necessary to serve in this role include:- Strategic and futuristic thinker
- Ability to disrupt “group think”
- Understanding or ability to understand the complexity of the Society
Term: The Director serves a three-year term. The Director may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.
Time Commitment: Attendance at the APS annual conference, quarterly full-board meetings – one in-person during the annual conference, one in-person at the mid-year board meeting in the fall, each lasting 1 ½ days, and two calls in the intervening quarters lasting approximately 90-120 minutes each. Additional participation may include conference calls with other society committees, ad hoc assignments, and attending other meetings as needed.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee will consist of two past presidents, two former board members, and three members-at-large who have never served on the APS Board of Directors. The committee will be chaired by the past president who is currently serving their second year term. The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions, and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.
PAST PRESIDENT, CHAIR-ELECT (1-YEAR TERM)
The Past President, Chair-elect will facilitate discussion amongst the Nominating Committee to review candidates submitted by the membership for Board and committee positions. The committee will be responsible for recruiting nominees in the event that the candidates are not suitable or available to serve. A final slate will be presented to the membership to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.
Skills/knowledge necessary to serve in this role include:- Commitment to diversity and representation across personal and professional demographics in APS leadership
- Demonstrated success as a leader
- Ability to disrupt “group think”
Term: The Past President/Chair-elect serves a one-year term, followed by a one-year term as Chair.
PAST BOARD/MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (1-YEAR TERM)
The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.
Skills/knowledge necessary to serve in this role include:- Strong commitment to and understanding of diversity and inclusion
- Wide network of contacts within the APS community
Term: The member serves a one-year term.
Board and Nominating Committee Disciplines, Geographic Distribution and Vacancies
| Position | 2018-2019 Board of Directors | 2019-2020 Board of Directors |
|---|---|---|
| President (2-yr term) |
William Maixner, DDS PhD |
William Maixner, DDS PhD |
| President-Elect (1-yr term) |
N/A |
OPEN POSITION |
| Immediate Past President (1-yr term) | David Williams, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MI) |
N/A |
| Treasurer (3-yr term) |
Tonya Palermo, PhD |
Tonya Palermo, PhD |
| Secretary (3-yr term) |
Patrick Dougherty, PhD |
OPEN POSITION |
| Directors-at-Large (3-yr term) |
Mark Wallace, MD |
OPEN POSITION |
| Claudia Campbell, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MD) |
OPEN POSITION |
|
| Theodore Price, PhD Discipline: Basic Science (TX) |
OPEN POSITION |
|
| Robert Coghill, PhD Discipline: Basic Science (OH) |
Robert Coghill, PhD |
|
|
Barbara St. Marie, PhD ANP GNP |
Barbara St. Marie, PhD ANP GNP Discipline: Nursing (IA) |
|
| Rob Edwards, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MA) |
Rob Edwards, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MA) |
|
| John Markman, MD Discipline: Neurology (NY) |
John Markman, MD |
|
| Jamie Rhudy, PhD Discipline: Psychology (OK) |
Jamie Rhudy, PhD |
|
| David Tauben, MD Discipline: Anesthesiology (WA) |
David Tauben, MD |
|
| Nominating Committee (2-yr term) Past President (The Chair is the past president serving in their second year) |
Roger Fillingim, PhD |
Charles Inturrisi, PhD |
| Past President (2-yr term) |
Charles Inturrisi, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Past President |
| Former Board Member (1-yr term) |
Robert Gereau, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Former Board Member |
| Former Board Member (1-yr term) |
Edward Michna, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Former Board Member |
| Voting Member (1-yr term) |
Kyle Baumbauer, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Member at Large not on BOD |
| Voting Member (1-yr term) |
Susan Dorsey, PhD RN |
OPEN POSITION – Member at Large not on BOD |
| Voting Member (1-yr term) |
Benedict Kolber, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Member at Large not on BOD |
Eligible Past Presidents for Nominating Committee
The following past presidents are eligible for nomination to the 2019 Nominating Committee. (The year indicates first year of Presidency.)
- Gerald F. Gebhart, PhD (1997)
- Russell Portenoy, MD (1998)
- Michael Ashburn, MD MPH (2000)
- Christine Miaskowski, PhD RN FAAN (2002)
- Richard Payne, MD (2003)
- Dennis Turk, PhD (2004)
- Judith Paice, PhD RN (2006)
- Charles Inturrisi, PhD (2008)
- Seddon Savage, MD MS (2010)
- Roger Fillingim, PhD (2012)
- Gregory Terman, MD PhD (2014)
- David Williams, PhD (2016)
Eligible Former Board Members for Nominating Committee Candidacy
The following former board members are eligible for nomination to the 2019 Nominating Committee. Please note this list includes board members from 2005-2018.
- Misha Backonja, MD (2007-2010)
- David S. Craig, PharmD BCPS (2007-2010)
- Ricardo Cruciani, MD PhD (2010-2013)
- Carolyn Fairbanks PhD (2009-2012)
- Gilbert Fanciullo, MD MS (2005-2008)
- John T. Farrar, MD PhD (2011-2014)
- Laura Frey Law, PhD PT (2012-2015)
- Robert Gereau, PhD (2013-2015)
- Keela Herr, PhD RN FAAN (2002-2005)
- Robert Jamison, PhD (2003-2006)
- Mark Jensen, PhD (2005-2008)
- Nathaniel Katz, MD MS (2004-2007)
- Allen H. Lebovits, PhD (2011-2014)
- Renee Manworren, RN (2011-2017)
- Edward Michna, JD MD PharmD (2012-2018)
- Timothy Ness, MD PhD (2014-2017)
- Gayle Page, DNSc RN (2007-2010)
- Donald Price, PhD (2002-2005)
- Srinivasa N. Raja, MD (2006-2009)
- Barbara Rakel, PhD RN (2015-2018)
- Lori Reisner, PharmD (2002-2005)
- Christine Sang, MD MPH (2003-2006)
- Kathleen Sluka, PhD PT (2007-2015)
- Julie Sorensen Franklin, MD MPH (2008-2011)
- Scott Strassels, PhD PharmD BCPS (2010-2013)
- Knox H. Todd, MD MPH (2009-2012)
- Gary Walco, PhD (2015-2018)
- Sandra Ward, PhD RN FAAN (2004-2007)
- Diana Wilkie, PhD RN FAAN (2008-2011)
- George Wilcox, PhD (2003-2009)
- Lonnie Zeltzer, MD (2006-2008)
