By US Hemp Building Association
The USHBA announced that 10 members had flung their hats into the ring to run for the board of directors in the Dcember 2024 elections.
UPDATE: Alex Escher has withdrawn from the vice president race and is now only running for board member at-large.
President
Running for the president role, a 2-year term, are Alex Sexsmith, AIA of Tucson, AZ and Ashley Stallworth of Washington State. Sexsmith currently serves on the board as an at-large member.
Watch candidate videos here:
Vice President
Two candidates are running for the vice president role, which is a one-year term; They are Tai Olson, of US Heritage, Franklin Park, IL and Amanda Martin-Behrendtsen of Ojai, CA. Olson currently serves on the board as an at-large member.
Treasurer
Running unopposed for treasurer is Dylan Trimarchi of Bishop, CA
Secretary
Two candidates are running for secretary, a one-year term. Incumbant Jean Lotus of Fort Collins, CO is running against Ria (Maria) Maddock of Huntington Beach CA
At-Large Members
Three candidates are competing for two seats as an at-large member. Tom Rossmassler of Hatfield, MA; Alex Esher and Ryan Doherty. Doherty currently serves as vice president.
Online voting begins Dec. 1-15 when digital ballots will be sent to active members of the association. Members must be active and in good standing to vote.
Results will be announced Dec. 15 and new board members will begin their roles at the Jan. 8, 2025 monthly board meeting.
