ACFAS Board of Directors Candidate Applications
Due by September 10, 2025
The ACFAS Nominations Committee is looking for the best and the brightest to serve on the ACFAS Board of Directors. If you believe you are qualified and have reviewed the information below, please submit your application by September 10, 2025.
Submit Your Board Nomination Application
2025 Nominations and Election Key Dates
- September 10 – Candidate applications due
- Week of Sept 15 – Nominations committee selects candidates for Round 2 interviews.
- October 13 (evening) – Candidate interviews with the Nominations Committee. If needed, interviews may be held October 14 depending on the number of candidates.
- By October 15 – Election slate finalized by committee
- November 10 - Election opens
- November 24 – Election closes
Applicant Resources
- ACFAS COI & Duality of Interest Policies
- ACFAS Strategic Compass
- ACFAS Electioneering Policy
The distribution or exchange of any ACFAS election or campaign messaging, including social media posts, email messages, and private electioneering, during the general election process is strictly prohibited. Any candidate violating this policy will be disqualified. A candidate position statement and profile will be shared with ACFAS members and available to all voters in the election site. - The Evolution of a Profession: The First 75 Years of ACFAS
Board of Directors Overview
The ACFAS Board of Directors is composed of eleven Fellows. There are three open seats for the 2026–27 Board of Directors: one (1) two-year term and two (2) three-year terms. The elected directors will start their term of service at the ACFAS 2026 Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas.
Directors are elected to govern strategically through four basic roles:
- Setting the College’s strategic vision, mission, and goals based on member survey input.
- Allocating financial and human resources to match the strategic plan.
- Empowering its committees, task forces, and staff to operate unencumbered within the framework of the College’s mission, strategic plan, and policies.
- Adopting professional policies and statements that will shape the future of the specialty and promote superior care for foot and ankle surgical patients.
While any Fellow is eligible to serve, the Nominating Committee is especially interested in potential candidates who have demonstrated leadership qualities in the following areas and agree to the following guidelines:
- Past service on ACFAS committee(s) or task forces(s). Demonstrated leadership as a committee chair is highly desired.
- Attendance at recent Annual Scientific Conference(s) and other College events.
- Board experience in other member- or donor-based organizations (including non-podiatric groups).
- Articulates a clear and progressive vision for the profession and the College.
- A willingness to represent the membership as a whole, thinks strategically, and works well in a team atmosphere.
- Is independent and respected in the profession.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding board service or the nominating process, please contact ACFAS CEO, Patrick (PJ) Andrus at pj.andrus@acfas.org. Thank you for your interest in serving the College and the specialty!
Submit your Board Nomination Application now.