AFA National Convention | 2026 Candidates

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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!

Voting will take place at AFA’s National Convention, September 12-13, in National Harbor, Md. More information about the candidates (bios, speeches, supporting speeches, etc.) will be available shortly.

Open Positions:

Vice Chair of the Board, Field Operations

  • Chris Canada
  • Janelle Stafford

National Director, East Area

  • Linda McMahon

National Director, at Large (two open positions)

  • Bill Harding
  • Mark “Buster” Douglas
  • Paul “Pablo” Weseloh
  • Taona Enriquez
  • Todd Freece