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Nominations for 2026 ASB Elected Officers

ASB IS BUILT ON COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS

Since 1937, the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) has supported its members in research and education, using knowledge to solve biological problems, and preserving biological resources. ASB provides a crucial step in the STEM-Student Pipeline, giving seasoned researchers a venue to share their knowledge and a place for upcoming biologists, who will proceed to advanced degrees and careers in academia and industry, their first experience presenting science. We provide a friendly space to receive feedback, learn about job and graduate school opportunities, and meet experts in the field.

However, ASB is run by volunteers like you and we need your help in finding nominees for several ASB elected officer positions. Several positions are open for the 2026 election cycle. Please take a moment to nominate a colleague (or yourself) that you believe will be able to commit time and energy to helping ASB uphold its mission in the coming years.
If you want to know more about what it means to be an ASB officer or committee member, please contact us directly at info@sebiologists.org or contact one of our officers.
Below you will find descriptions of each open position, along with text boxes in which to enter the name(s) of nominee(s). All nominees will be contacted and must agree to be considered before their name can be included on the electronic ballot for spring elections.
Nominations for ASB President-Elect (2026-2031)

This individual will be the next President of ASB and ideally, the person will have already served on the ASB Executive Committee to have gained a solid understanding of how ASB functions. The first year of this position is an opportunity for the individual to better understand the role of President before assuming the duties of the office. After this year, the President-elect moves into the position of President, serving in this capacity for a period of two years. Following the end of the term, the individual serves as Past-President for a period of two years, providing advice, serving on the EC and assisting in recruiting of new members to the Executive Committee.

The duties of the President-elect are to keep in close contact with the President and Past President and in effect study the Presidency. This individual will engage and familiarize themselves with all facets of the Association in preparation for taking over the Presidency at the end of the President’s term. The President-elect works with the President and Vice President to conduct the business of the association, managing duties assigned by the president. Typical duties may be divided between or shared with the Vice President.

This individual will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference. This individual will assist as needed and attend the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and will attend the fall Executive Committee meeting.

The President-elect serves a one-year term in this capacity, followed by a two-year term as President and a two-year term as Past-President.

Nominations for ASB Vice President (2026-2027)

This individual is key to the daily business of ASB and ideally, the person will have already served on the ASB Executive Committee to have gained a basic understanding of how ASB functions. The VP position is an opportunity for both the individual and the association to determine interest in the position of presidency.

Some typical duties of the Vice President include updating the code of conduct with the guidance of legal counsel and serving as a point of contact for violations of the code of conduct; identifying and recruiting featured institutions, patrons, and exhibitors; identifying and scheduling plenary speakers; filling committee positions; maintaining and updating the leadership guide; and running executive committee meetings in the absence of the president.

This individual will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

The Vice President will serve a one-year term.

Nominations for ASB Member-at-Large (2026-2029)

Members-at-Large represent the interests of the members of the Association on the Executive Committee, propose and vote on motions, and help the society continue its mission. They also gain a solid understanding of how the Association functions.

Members-at-Large fill roles as assigned by the Executive Committee, which may include maintaining lists of potential speakers, featured institutions, and meeting and social venues; scheduling and/or leading events at the meeting; creating content for social media, the ASB website, and other publications; serving as liaisons to committees, affiliates, featured institutions, and local contributors; and filling vacant committee, moderator, and judge roles if needed.

These individuals will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

We have two open Member-at-Large positions, each of which would serve a three-year term.

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