ACFAS Board of Directors Nominations

ACFAS Board of Directors Election 

After careful review of applicants applying to serve on the ACFAS Board of Directors, the Nominating Committee recommends these Fellows to run for three open seats in the upcoming election:

• Incumbent: Shane Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
• Incumbent: Amber Shane, DPM, MS, FACFAS
• Ryan Rigby, DPM, FACFAS
• Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
• Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
  
  

There are three open seats available in the December election: two (2) 3-year seats and one (1) 2-year seat.

Voting will open on December 2 and close on December 16. Eligible voting members will receive an email from the College’s independent election firm with a unique link to the Board of Directors Election website.

ACFAS Board of Director Candidate Applications 

Applications were due September 27, 2024

Applicant Resources

• ACFAS Financial Conflict and Duality of Interest (FCDI) Disclosure Form 
• ACFAS Confidentiality & Duality of interest Policies 
• ACFAS Strategic Compass

 2024 Nominations & Election Dates & Deadlines

• September 27 – Candidate applications due
• October 2 – Committee selects candidates for interview
• October 21, 22 or 23 (evening) –  Candidate interviews with Nominations Committee
• By October 23 – Candidates finalized by committee
• October 29 – Candidate platform statements and profile due
• December 2 - Election opens
• December 16 – Election closes
  
  

The ACFAS Board of Directors is composed of eleven Fellows. There will be 3 open positions in the election (2 three-year terms and 1 two-year term) and two possible Incumbent candidates. Directors govern strategically through four basic roles: 

1. Setting the College’s strategic vision, mission, and goals based on member survey input.
2. Allocating financial and human resources to match the strategic plan.
3. Empowering its committees, task forces, and staff to operate unencumbered within the framework of the College’s mission, strategic plan, and policies.
4. Adopting professional policies and statements that will shape the future of the specialty and promote superior care for foot and ankle surgical patients.
   
   

While any Fellow is eligible to serve, the Nominating Committee is especially interested in potential candidates who have demonstrated leadership qualities in the following areas and agree to the following guidelines:

1. Past service on ACFAS committee(s) or task forces(s). Demonstrated leadership as a committee chair is highly desired.
2. Attendance at recent Annual Scientific Conference(s) and other College events.
3. Board experience in other member- or donor-based organizations (including non-podiatric groups).
4. Articulates a clear and progressive vision for the profession and the College.
5. A willingness to represent the membership as a whole, thinks strategically, and works well in a team atmosphere. 
6. Is independent and respected in the profession.
   
   
   

If you have any questions regarding board service or the nominating process, please contact ACFAS CEO Patrick (PJ) Andrus at pj.andrus@acfas.org. Thank you for your interest in serving the College and the specialty!