Search Committee
The FDA's Search Committee is responsible for recruiting qualified candidates for President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Speaker of the House, and at-large Board of Trustees. The committee evaluates each candidate to ensure they meet the qualifications established by the House of Delegates. Additionally, the committee works to present a diverse and inclusive slate of candidates for the House of Delegates' consideration and voting.
Search Committee Members
Dr. Jeff Ottley, chair & FDA Immediate Past President
Dr. Doug Starkey, Atlantic Coast District
Dr. John Cordoba, Central Florida District
Dr. Steve Cochran, Northeast District
Dr. Makeba Earst, Northwest District
Dr. Cesar Sabates, South Florida District
Dr. Reza Iranmanesh, West Coast District
2026 Leadership Elections
The FDA's House of Delegates will hold key leadership elections at their annual meeting on June 26-27, 2026 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, FL. The candidates running for each position are listed below.
At-large Trustee (2 openings)
FDA Editor
Speaker of the House
Secretary
President-elect
It's not too late! there is still time to add your name to the list for the elections!
Think you are interested in running for one of these positions? This is the final call for nominations, see the information below and complete a nomination form by May 27, 2026
