Meet the Nominees: Introducing NASBA’s 2026-2027 Slate

In accordance with Article VII, Sections 7.2 and 7.3, and Article IV, Section 4.5, of NASBA’s Bylaws, the 2025-2026 NASBA Nominating Committee, under the leadership of Chair Maria Caldwell (FL), has unveiled its recommended slate of 2026-2027 officer and director nominees to be voted on by the member Boards of Accountancy at NASBA’s Annual Business Meeting on October 27, 2026. Congratulations to this year’s nominees.

Chair

Katrina Salazar (CA – Associate)

Vice Chair

J. Andy Bonner (TN – Delegate)

Directors-at-Large (three-year term)

(second term) Alison Houck Andrew (DE – Associate)
(first term) Timothy Egan (CT – Delegate)
(first term) Dan Vuckovich (MT – Associate)

Regional Directors (one-year term),
A regional director may serve three one-year terms.

(third term) Central Melissa Ruff (NE – Delegate)
(third term) Great Lakes Thuy Barron (WI – Delegate)
(first term) Middle Atlantic Dale Mullen (VA – Delegate)
(first term) Mountain Terri Herron (MT – Delegate)
(first term) Northeast Edward David (NH – Delegate)
(first term) Pacific Kate Dixon (WA – Delegate)
(first term) Southeast Michael Bryant (TN – Delegate)
(first term) Southwest Shane Warrick (AR – Delegate)

The following board members will continue to serve for the balance of their unexpired terms. At-large directors may serve two three-year terms. For purposes of Bylaws Section 4.5.7 compliance, an at-large director’s status as a delegate or associate is based upon their status when elected.

Directors-at-Large (second year of three-year term)

(first term) Steven Platau (FL – Delegate)
(first term) Laurie Warwick (VA – Associate)
(second term) Katrina Salazar’s unexpired term

Directors-at-Large (third year of three-year term)

(first term) J. Andy Bonner’s unexpired term
(first term) Jason Peery (ID – Delegate)
(first term) Michael Schmitz (ND – Associate)

Past Chair

Nicola Neilon (NV – Associate) will accede to the office of past chair upon the installation of Salazar as chair.