The following offices will be up for election for the GCSAA Board of Directors at the 2027 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, La.
President
Vice president
Secretary/treasurer
Director (three positions)
The deadline for nominations for the 2027 GCSAA Board of Directors is June 30, 2026.
Chapters choosing to nominate a candidate should do so in the form of a letter sent on chapter letterhead and signed by a chapter officer to:
GCSAA Nominating Committee Chairman
c/o Leann Cooper, Senior Director, Member Programs
1421 Research Park Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049-3859
The 2026 Nominating Committee will meet in late July to review nominations and to select the official slate of candidates for the available offices. Per Article VII, Section 1 of the GCSAA Bylaws, Steven J. Hammon, CGCS, secretary/treasurer, announces that the following members have been appointed to the 2026 GCSAA Nominating Committee:
Jeff L. White, CGCS (Chairman)
Indian Hills Country Club
Indian Hills Country Club
6847 Tomahawk Rd
Mission Hills, KS 66208-2177
Kevin P. Breen, CGCS (Co-Chairman)
Director of Greens and Grounds
La Rinconada Country Club
14595 Clearview Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032-1799
Michael P. Cauley, CGCS
Mariner Sands Country Club
6490 SE Mariner Sands Dr
Stuart, FL 34997-8721
Travis M. Cook
NorthRiver Yacht Club
3100 Yacht Club Way NE
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1126
David H. Robinson, CGCS
Lead Agronomist / Golf National Accounts Manager
Target Specialty Products
781 Patriots Point Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
Susan M. Spahr, CGCS
Golf Course Superintendent
Swanhills Golf Course
2600 Gustafson Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
As stated in the bylaws:
Article VI Section 1. Qualifications and Terms of Office: Only Class A members who are actively employed as golf course superintendents are eligible for election as Officers or Directors of this Association.
While not required the following suggested list of experiences and personal qualities that will provide potential candidates with a roadmap to prepare for national board service:
Have demonstrated a personal and professional commitment to the association and the golf course management profession.
Is a creative, visionary and strategic thinker who understands and embraces the mission, vision and goals of GCSAA.
Has demonstrated the ability to work respectfully with other board members; committee/task group members; allied association leaders; industry partners; and GCSAA staff.
Is comfortable speaking and making presentations in both small and large group settings.
Is comfortable with utilizing social media.
Is aware of national governmental and regulatory issues impacting the golf course industry.
Have served as a Chapter or Voting Delegate.
Have served on GCSAA committees/task groups.
Have served on an affiliated chapter board as a director and/or executive officer.
Previous experience chairing committees and/or task groups at the chapter level.
For more information relative to the support that GCSAA provides to members of the Board of Directors, as well as what is expected of GCSAA board members, please review the Board Self-Governance Policies.
If you have any questions concerning the nominating or election process, contact Leann Cooper, senior director, member programs at 800-472-7878, ext. 3648, or lcooper@gcsaa.org.