2025 Nominating Information


 

Below is the list of ADA positions requiring nominations. Nominations and CVs should be submitted to the GDA office via email to jeannie@gadental.org no later than December 1, 2025.

The Nominating Committee will, at minimum, present a slate that consists of one candidate for each elected position. If the committee chooses, it may present a slate consisting of more candidates than there are open positions.

ADA Delegation: 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). Districts may endorse multiple candidates.

The GDA Nominating Committee will recommend a candidate for each district position to the HOD, and all delegates (including at-large positions) will be elected at the GDA House of Delegates 2026 winter meeting on February 13. Nominations can also be made from the floor at the HOD meeting, but CVs must have been submitted to the GDA office two weeks prior to the meeting. When submitting CVs, candidates must specify the specific open seat for which they are seeking nomination.

Candidates must be a member of the GDA/ADA for 5 years and be a practicing dentist and/or dental educator in good standing. It would be beneficial if a candidate has held office locally, statewide or nationally since networking skills are important. Service on an ADA Commissions or Council and Involvement in other dental organizations is also helpful. 

Ada Delegation positions requiring nominations:

  • Delegate – Southwestern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Leah Cook – eligible to serve an additional term 
  • Delegate – Eastern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Rhoda Sword – eligible to serve an additional term
  • Delegate – Northern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Tom Jagor – eligible to serve an additional term
  • Delegate – Northern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Ben Jernigan – terming out
  • Alternate Delegate – Northern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Heather McGee – eligible to serve an additional term 
  • Alternate Delegate – Northern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Ryan Vaughn – moving to secretary/treasurer delegate position  
  • Alternate Delegate – Northwestern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Robin Reich – eligible to serve an additional term 
  • Alternate Delegate – Eastern District – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Erik Wells – moving into the president-elect alternate delegate position, must be replaced 
  • Alternate Delegate – At-Large – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Mike Pruett – eligible to serve an additional term 
  • Alternate Delegate – At-Large – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Amy Kuhmichel – eligible to serve an additional term  
  • Alternate Delegate – At-Large – four-year term starting in January 2026
    • Currently Chris Adkins – eligible to serve an additional term