Nominations for 2026-27 Board of Directors Positions
March 1, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Leadership Starts Here: Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for the ACA Board of Directors

This is your moment to help shape the future of the College—ACA is accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 Board of Directors, and we’re calling on committed members and Fellows who are ready to lead, inspire, and elevate our profession.

Three Director seats (Positions 1, 5, & 6) and the ACA Vice President position.  Self‑nominations are permitted.

Nominations will close at 11:59 pm CDT on March 20, 2026.

Do you want to learn more about leadership opportunities in ACA? Send an email to membership@acainfo.org, and we will have a member of the Nominations Committee reach out to you.

Why Serve? Because ACA Moves Forward When Members Lead

Serving on the Board is more than a title—it’s an opportunity to influence ACA’s direction, strengthen our chapters, support Fellows, and uphold the highest standards of pharmacy practice.

  • Vice President: A four‑year leadership journey—Vice President (2026–27), President‑Elect (2027-28), President (2028-29), and Chairman (2029–30).
  • Director: A three‑year term representing members, supporting Fellowship review, strengthening committees, and advancing ACA’s mission.

Who Can Serve?

  • All ACA members are eligible to serve as Directors. Directors are not limited to geographical regions.
  • Only ACA Fellows may serve as Officers (including Vice President)

What You’ll Do as a Board Leader

Vice President

  • Step in for the President‑Elect when needed
  • Transition to President‑Elect at the Annual Meeting
  • Support Directors in committee development and faculty engagement

Directors

  • Represent members at all Board meetings
  • Serve on at least one ACA committee
  • Review and approve Fellowship applicants
  • Conduct practice site inspections when required
  • Support organizational development and continuity

This Is Your Call to Action

If you’re passionate about advancing pharmacy practice, strengthening ACA’s legacy, and shaping the future of our profession, or can recommend someone who is, step forward and help lead ACA into its next chapter.

Leadership matters. Service matters.

For a complete list of Fellows eligible to serve as Vice President or all Members eligible to serve as Director, click on the appropriate link below.

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Important Dates

  • Sunday, March 1, 2026 — Nominations Open
  • Friday, March 20, 2026 — Nominations Close
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — Candidate Packet submissions due
  • Thursday, June 18, 2026 — Nominations Committee presents the proposed candidates to the ACA Board for approval.<
  • Monday, July 1, 2026 — Ballots Distributed via e-mail
  • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — Voting Closes at 11:59 p.m. CST
  • August 20, 2026 — Elected candidates are invited to attend the August Board Meeting.
  • September 24, 2026 – Installation of Officers and Board Members at the Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, Louisiana

Current ACA Board of Directors:

Officers:

Nick Smock, Chair
HIllary Howell, President
Steve Zielinski, President-Elect
Sheldon Birch, Vice President
Neil Leikach, Secretary/Treasurer

Directors (* Designates Eligible to be Nominated for Vice-President):

Position 1 – Richard Dilzer *
Position 2 – Anthony Accaputo *
Position 3 – Michelle Woosley *
Position 4 – Dan’neasha Ellerson
Position 5 – OPEN
Position 6 – OPEN
Position 7 – Bruce Biundo *
Position 8 – Ben Smith *