Pursuant to the FBA Constitution and Bylaws, and in accordance with the notice disseminated earlier this year, the Nominations & Elections Committee hereby reports that no timely petitions were received. As all offices are uncontested, no member vote is required. Accordingly, the Committee certifies the slate of candidates as duly elected. This certification of uncontested candidates fulfills all election requirements set for in the Constitution and Bylaws.

Congratulations to the following leaders elected for FY2027.

National Officers

Hon. Alison S. Bachus President-Elect
Kelly T. Scalise Treasurer


Board of Directors

Christian Haugsby Director
Dina T. Miller Director
Michael S. Vitale Director


Vice Presidents for the Circuits

Carolina Velaz-Rivero Vice President for the First Circuit
Padmaja Chinta Vice President for the Second Circuit
Molly Lizbeth Roth Vice President for the Fifth Circuit
Jade K. Smarda Vice President for the Sixth Circuit
Sarah Jane Hunt Vice President for the Seventh Circuit
Jody A. Corrales Vice President for the Ninth Circuit
Hon. Anna W. Howard Vice President for the Eleventh Circuit