Notice
The 2026 elections for ASTSWMO’s Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer will occur on October 29, 2026, during ASTSWMO’s Annual Meeting. Elections are governed by ASTSWMO’s Bylaws, which specify that the designated Voting Representative from each State and Territory (State) will vote on behalf of their State. The election for this position will be conducted during the plenary session the morning of October 29. The Vice-President will hold office for a one-year term and then assume the Presidency the following year, followed by one-year as Past-President, for a total term of three years. The Secretary-Treasurer is a two-year term. The candidate(s) will have an opportunity to give brief remarks during the meeting before the vote. ASTSWMO will utilize the platform Election Runner for voting this year.Vice-President Candidates
Mahesh Albuquerque (CO) – Read Bio
Casey Korbini (WV) – Read Bio
Secretary-Treasurer Candidates
Melissa Ferree (DE) – Read Bio
Carrie Geyer (MI) – Read Bio
Holly Nelson (GA) – Read Bio
Voting
Each State and Territory assigns 1 member as a Voting Member who shall be entitled to only one vote when the membership of the Association conducts business. Member votes shall be cast by the Voting Representative or an individual officially designated by proxy for the Voting Representative. Such designation shall be submitted in writing by the Voting Representative to the President prior to the vote. Find a full list of Voting Members here.
Proxy Designation Letter (PDF)