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Every 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 info.
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Election Information
Section Executive Committee Elections
The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.
Voting has closed. Results will be posted by July 26, 2024.
Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms
For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.
All positions begin Oct. 1, 2024, and end Sept. 30, 2025, unless otherwise stated.
Treasurer
Candidate: Aaron Johnson
At-Large Member (three positions open)
Candidate 1: Richard Johnson
Candidate 2: Robert Mahon
Communications Committee Chair
Candidate: Jay Jetter
DEI Committee Chair
Candidate: Jessica Bejerea
DOR Liaison Co-Chair (two positions open): remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Candidate 1: Kimberly Anderson
Candidate 2: Tina Poley
DOR Liaison Co-Chair (two positions open)
Candidate 1: Kimberly Anderson
Candidate 2: Tina Poley
Estate & Gift Tax Committee Chair
Candidate: Reed Jones
International Tax Committee Chair
Candidate: Alinsson A. Sierra
IRS Liaison Co-Chair — IRS Office of Chief Counsel: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Candidate: Najja O. Bullock
IRS Liaison Co-Chair — IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Candidate: Najja O. Bullock
IRS Liaison Co-Chair — Private Practice: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Candidate: Jason Harn
IRS Liaison Co-Chair — Private Practice
Candidate: Jason Harn
Legislative Committee Co-Chair (two positions open)
Candidate 1: Marissa Chu
Candidate 2: Brett Durbin
Candidate 3: Matthew Graham
Pro Bono Committee Chair
Candidate: Darin T. Jensen
Scholarship Chair
Candidate: Jennifer Gellner
State & Local Tax Committee Chair
Candidate: Aaron Johnson
Transactional Tax Committee Co-Chair (two positions open): remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Candidate 1: Daniel Ng
Candidate 2: Dan Sito
Transactional Tax Committee Co-Chair (two positions open)
Candidate 1: Daniel Ng
Candidate 2: Dan Sito
Young Lawyer Committee Chair
Candidate: Daniel French
NOTE: The following positions did not receive any applicants:
CLE Committee Chair (1-year term: Oct. 1, 2024–Sept. 30, 2025)
Pursuant to WSBA and section's bylaws, the Taxation Section Executive
Committee may appoint an individual to fill any vacant positions on an interim basis.
Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.
Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot
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Election Timeline
The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.
- March 11, 2024 — Application Portal opens on your myWSBA. See How to Apply for instructions.
- March 15 9:30–10:30 a.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 1.
- April 4 noon–1 p.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 2.
- April 30 — Application Portal closes.
- June 3 — Ballots will be sent out via email from SurveyMonkey. If you do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org.
- June 17 — Voting closes.
- First week of July — Section nominating committees will reach out to the winners of the election.
- No later than the third week of July results will be posted in the Election Information section above.
Executive Committee Roles
The Taxation Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.
- 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