Updated: June 2, 2025

Taxation Section Executive Committee Elections

 

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Each year, the Taxation Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles


Election Information

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is scheduled for June 2–16, 2025.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Jay Jetter

At-Large Member (three positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Richard Johnson

Candidate: Robert Mahon

Candidate: Meghan Tahl

CLE Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Najja Bullock

CLE Co-Chair (two positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Najja Bullock

Candidate: Emily Tyson-Shu

Communications Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Jay Jetter

DEI Committee Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Kristi Richards

DEI Committee Chair (two positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Jessica Bejerea

Candidate: Kristi Richards

DOR Liaison Co-Chair (two positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Kimberly Anderson

Candidate: Tina Poley

Estate and Gift Tax Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Reed Jones

International Tax Committee Co-Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Joe Salas

International Tax Committee Co-Chair (two positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Joe Salas

Candidate: Alinsson A. Sierra

IRS Liaison Co-Chair - IRS Office of Chief Council: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Logan Westerman

IRS Liaison Co-Chair - IRS Office of Chief Council: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Logan Westerman

IRS Liaison Co-Chair - Private Practice: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Jason Harn

Legislative Committee Co-Chair (two positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Marissa Chu

Candidate: Brett Durbin

Pro Bono Committee Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: John Clynch

Pro Bono Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: John Clynch

Scholarship Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Jennifer Gellner

State & Local Tax Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Aaron Johnson

Transactional Tax Committee Co-Chair (two positions open): one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Daniel Ng

Candidate: Daniel Sito

Young Lawyer Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Ian Platou

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2026 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2025 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Taxation Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Three (3) At-Large Members

As well as the following Standing Committee Chairs:

  • Two (2) CLE Co-Chairs
  • Communications Chair
  • Two (2) DEI Committee Co-Chairs
  • Two (2) DOR Liaison Co-Chairs
  • Two (2) Estate and Gift Tax Co-Chairs
  • Two (2) International Tax Co-Chairs
  • IRS Liaison Co-Chair - IRS Office of Chief Counsel
  • IRS Liaison Co-Chair - Private Practice
  • Two (2) Legislative Co-Chairs
  • Pro Bono Chair
  • Scholarship Chair
  • State and Local Tax Chair
  • Transactional Tax Chair
  • Young Lawyer Committee Chair

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