2025 Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected SHAPE America Board members! Thanks to all who voted in this year's election.

President-Elect

Robin A. Walker

 

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Health & Physical Educator Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY

Directors

Bob Knipe

 

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Assistant Professor Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT

Brandy Lynch

 

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Associate Professor and Program Coordinator University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO

2025 Board of Directors Candidates

The SHAPE America Board of Directors — the organization’s governing body — is composed of 11 professional members, including the president, past president and president-elect. Directors serve at-large and represent the whole membership.

If you are a SHAPE America member, you are encouraged to take an active role in the profession by learning about the 2025 candidates and casting your vote.

On March 3, voting opens for the SHAPE America Board of Directors. Take an active role in your profession by learning about the 2025 candidates and casting your vote!

Voting Deadline: April 3 at 3 p.m. ET

Members will vote on candidates for the following positions:
President-Elect
Two Directors

President-Elect Candidates

Victor Ramsey

 

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Adjunct Assistant Professor York College, The City University of New York Jamaica, NY
Biography

Robin A. Walker

 

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Health & Physical Educator Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY
Biography

Director Candidates

Bob Knipe

 

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Assistant Professor Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT
Biography

Brandy Lynch

 

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Associate Professor and Program Coordinator University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
Biography

Clancy Seymour

 

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Associate Professor SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY
Biography

Eric Stern

 

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Administrator for Physical, Health and Driver Education The School District of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL
Biography
Voting is a 3-Step Process

You will receive voting instructions and a link to the ballot via email on March 3.

Remember to:

1
Mark your ballot

2
Submit your vote

3
Confirm your vote

Election Q&A

  • Every eligible voter will receive an email notification prior to the opening of voting on how to access the ballot. Reminder notices will be sent before the election ends.
  • Eligible voters are professionals (including retirees and emeritus) and students.

Can I vote by mail ballot?

  • No. The election is accomplished through a secure, web-based and fully-hosted ballot solution to ensure the integrity of the voting process.

How long do I have to vote?

  • Eligible voters will be able to cast ballots until 3 p.m. ET on April 3, 2025.

How can I learn about each candidate for office?

I have elected to opt out of emails. Will I be able to vote?

  • Any eligible voter who has opted out of SHAPE America emails in the past will need to request to have that reset in order to receive voting information and access to the ballot. Please call Membership Services at 800-213-7193 or email to [email protected].

I didn’t receive a ballot. Can I receive one now?

  • First, please check your email in case the notice is in your Spam folder.
  • If you opted out of SHAPE America emails, you would not have received the notice.
  • If you have questions please call Membership Services at 800-213-7193 or email to [email protected].

When will the election results be announced?

  • The announcement of the new officers will take place at the All Member Meeting at the national convention.
  • 2025 Election Timeline
    • Nominees are presented to the membership
    • Voting opens. Eligible members will receive email instructions on how to cast their ballot.
    • Voting ends – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
    • New board members announced at the annual All-Member Meeting, held at #SHAPEBaltimore.