Updated: June 2, 2026

Taxation Section Executive Committee Elections

 

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Each year, the Taxation Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful information.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles


Election Information

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is scheduled for June 1–15, 2026.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2026, and end Sept. 30, 2027. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

Treasurer:

This position received no applicants.

At-Large Member: (3 positions open)

Candidate: Richard Johnson

Candidate: Robert Mahon

Candidate: Megan Tahl

CLE Committee Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Najja O. Bullock

Candidate: Emily Tyson-Shu

Communications Chair:

Candidate: Jay Jetter

DEI Committee Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Jessica Bejerea

Candidate: Kristi Richards

DOR Liaison Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Tina Poley

Estate and Gift Tax Chair:

Candidate: Manogjna "Mona" Vaddiraju

International Tax Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Joe Salas

Candidate: Alinsson A. Sierra

IRS Liaison Co-Chair: IRS Office of Chief Counsel:

Candidate: Logan Westerman

IRS Liaison Co-Chair: Private Practice:

Candidate: Jason Harn

Legislative Committee Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Marissa Chu

Candidate: Brett Durbin

Pro Bono Committee Chair:

Candidate: Allison Krieger

Scholarship Committee Chair:

Candidate: Jennifer Gellner

State and Local Tax Committee Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Kimberly Anderson

Candidate: Aaron Johnson

Transactional Tax Committee Chair:

Candidate: Daniel Ng

New Member Committee Co-Chair: (2 positions open)

Candidate: Matthew Lee

Candidate: Ian Platou

If you are interested in serving on the Taxation Section Executive Committee in one of the vacant positions above, or if you have any questions, please contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2027 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2026 as well as current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Taxation Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Three (3) At-Large Members

As well as the following Standing Committee Chairs:

  • Two (2) CLE Co-Chairs
  • Communications Chair
  • Two (2) DEI Committee Co-Chairs
  • Two (2) DOR Liaison Co-Chairs
  • Two (2) Estate and Gift Tax Co-Chairs
  • Two (2) International Tax Co-Chairs
  • IRS Liaison Co-Chair - IRS Office of Chief Counsel
  • IRS Liaison Co-Chair - Private Practice
  • Two (2) Legislative Co-Chairs
  • Pro Bono Chair
  • Scholarship Chair
  • State and Local Tax Chair
  • Transactional Tax Chair
  • Young Lawyer Committee Chair

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