New Leaders Elected to PDGA Boards Amid Record Participation
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has concluded its 2017 election process, with a record number of voters participating in the selection of new leaders for several key roles within the organization. A total of 5,244 members cast ballots, representing a participation rate of 15.30% of eligible voters.
Two at-large positions on the PDGA Global Board of Directors were up for election this year, with Rebecca Duffy and Robert Decker stepping down from their posts after serving three-year terms. The winners of these elections are Dave and Nate, who will assume their new roles on September 1st and serve until August 31st, 2020.
Dave is a history teacher from Burke, Virginia, with a degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Bowling Green State University. He brings his expertise and passion for education to the PDGA board.
Nate, on the other hand, is a Vice President at Ledgestone Insurance in Washington, Illinois, with an MBA from Illinois State University and a CPCU designation. His business acumen will be valuable assets to the board.
Meanwhile, the first-ever election of the PDGA Europe Board of Directors has taken place, with four European members elected to serve alongside three appointed representatives from North America. The winners are Natalie, Richard, Seamus, and Kajsa, who will form the initial PDGA Europe Board.
Natalie is a freelance consultant specializing in quality assurance and business coaching from Winterthur, Switzerland. She has a background in administration and management consulting.
Richard is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, with a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. His academic expertise will be an asset to the board.
Seamus is a business owner from North Berwick, United Kingdom, with experience in international trade and commerce. He brings his entrepreneurial spirit to the PDGA Europe Board.
Kajsa, an entrepreneur from Oulu, Finland, has a Master's degree in Nordic Languages and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. She will bring her linguistic expertise and business acumen to the board.
The election results also included the selection of new State/Province Coordinators, who represent key volunteer positions within the PDGA. These individuals will serve two-year terms starting September 1st.
In addition to welcoming these new leaders, the PDGA would like to extend its gratitude to outgoing state/province coordinators for their dedication and service to the organization and the sport of disc golf.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2017-pdga-election-results