KSHE Update
November 2022
President's Message
2023 KSHE Board of Director Elections
It is time to elect the 2023 KSHE Board of Directors. We appreciate your interest and membership and invite you to vote for your KSHE leadership. The candidates standing for election to the 2023 KSHE Board of Directors are:
 
President-Elect
Andy Woommavovah
 
Secretary / Treasurer
Chris Buford
 
Vice President, Membership
Joe Taylor
 
Vice President, Training and Education
Mike Canales
 
At Large Director, Sustainability
Byron Woodard
 
At Large Director, Membership
Bill Eckenfels
Spencer Hammond
 
At Large Director, Education
Ron Henley
David Hinkle
 
There are two “At Large Director, Membership” seats as well as two “At Large Director, Education” seats. You can vote for both nominees for each of the respective positions. All votes must be received by Friday, Nov. 11 to be counted in the election. Election results will be announced by the end of November 2022. The new board will be installed on January 1, 2023 and serves a two year term.
 
Please click the link below to submit your vote for the election. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering for a committee or project, please email info@kshe.org. 
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