2026 GDA Nominations
2026 Nominating Information
The GDA Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for several leadership positions. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of the Association by identifying members who are ready to serve and lead.
Below is an overview of the positions open for nomination, along with key deadlines and submission details.
Important Deadlines
- State Officers, District Trustees, and At-Large Trustees:
- Nominations are due May 27, 2026.
- All Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee and presented to the House for approval at the Summer HOD Meeting.
- ADA Delegation:
- Nominations are due December 1, 2026.
- All Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee and presented to the House for approval at the Winter HOD Meeting.
All nomination materials should be submitted to the GDA office either by email at jeannie@gadental.org or mail (1850 Parkway Place, Suite 420, Marietta, GA 30067).
To read more about each position’s job description, please visit the following webpage.
State Officer Opportunities
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the following GDA officer roles:
- Vice President: to serve a 1-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Automatically becomes President-Elect at the end of the term.
Candidates must be members in good standing who have submitted their CV to the GDA office by the deadline. Candidates must also have demonstrated leadership by serving on the district, state, or national level.
District Trustee Opportunities
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the following District Trustee positions:
- Eastern District Trustee: to serve a 3-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Brad Hall (serving final term – district must replace).
- Southeastern District Trustee: to serve a 3-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Becky Aspinwall (serving final term – district must replace).
Districts must submit their candidate’s CV along with a letter of support. Candidates must be GDA members in good standing and have demonstrated leadership through service at the district, state, or national level.
At-Large Trustee Opportunities
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the following At-Large Trustee positions:
- At-Large Trustee: to serve a 3-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Pinkney Gilchrist (eligible to serve an additional term).
- At-Large Trustee: to serve a 3-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Hank Bradford (eligible to serve an additional term).
- At-Large Trustee: to serve a 3-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Jessica Brown (eligible to serve an additional term).
Candidates must be members in good standing who have submitted their CV to the GDA office by the deadline. Candidates must also have demonstrated leadership by serving on the district, state or national level.
ADA Delegation Opportunities
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the following ADA Delegation positions:
- Western District Delegate: to serve a 4-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Rene Roberts (eligible to serve an additional term).
- At-Large Delegate: to serve a 4-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: John Sigman (eligible to serve an additional term).
- At-Large Alternate Delegate: to serve a 4-year term starting January 1, 2027.
Currently Serving: Annette Rainge (eligible to serve an additional term).
Candidates must be a member of the GDA for at least 5 years and be a practicing dentist and/or dental educator in good standing. It would be beneficial if the candidate has held office locally, statewide or nationally since networking skills are important. Service on an ADA Commission or Council and involvement in other dental organizations is also helpful.
Candidates for district delegate positions are required to submit a written endorsement from their district dental society along with their CV (at-large delegates/alternate delegates are exempt from this requirement).