AFA National Convention | 2026 Candidates

As established by the AFA Bylaws, the Nominating & Governance Committee met April 25 to interview and select eight candidates to run in the 2026 elections for open Board positions. Meet the 2026 Slate of Candidates below!

Speeches from candidates will be available in early June.

Open Positions:

• AFA Vice Chair of the Board, field Operations
• National Director, East Area
• National Director, at Large (two open positions)

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Vice Chair of the Board, Field Operations

Chris Canada

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Janelle Stafford

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National Director, East Area

Linda McMahon

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National Director, at Large (two open positions)

Bill Harding

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Mark “Buster” Douglas

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Paul “Pablo” Weseloh

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Taona Enriquez

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Todd Freece

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