Shape ASBA’s Journey: Learn more about the ASBA Officer Candidates

ASBA is thrilled to announce the candidates running for the positions of President-Elect, Treasurer and Secretary.
Five officers serve as the executive committee on the ASBA Board of Directors. They are the president, president-elect, treasurer, secretary and immediate past-president. Each position is held for a one-year term. The officers serve on the board alongside 17 county directors and ex officio voting members that include caucus and alliance presidents.
Executive Committee members are expected to attend all ASBA functions and be available for participation in additional meetings in execution of their leadership roles. Executive Committee meetings are typically held on days around existing ASBA events. In addition, periodic in person and conference call meetings are held. Upon becoming an officer of ASBA, you accept the responsibility that the entire ASBA organization depends upon a strong leadership team.
These dedicated individuals have stepped forward to serve our organization and play a critical role in guiding the future of Arizona’s educational landscape.
Below, you can learn more about each candidate:
ASBA Officer Candidates
President-Elect:
Responsibilities:
• Attends meetings of the Association, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee
• Participates in ASBA County Meetings
• Attends ASBA conferences and training sessions as needed
• Performs such other duties that pertain to the office of president-elect
• Serves and performs such duties in the absence or disability of the president
Nelson Daley

Tadeo De La Hoya

Armando Montero

Treasurer:
Responsibilities:
• Prepares the Budget Report to be presented to the Board and membership
• Serves as Chairperson for the ASBA Finance Committee
• Reports regularly to the Board
• Gives a report to the membership at the annual membership business meeting
• Attends meetings of the Association, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee
• Participates in ASBA County Meetings
• Attends ASBA conferences and training sessions
• Performs such other duties that pertain to the office of treasurer
John Sparks

Monica Timberlake

Secretary:
Responsibilities:
• Keeps the minutes of all Association, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee meetings
• Preserves the records and files of the Association
• Attends meetings of the Association, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee
• Participates in ASBA County Meetings
• Attends ASBA conferences and training sessions
• Performs such other duties that pertain to the office of secretary
Berdetta Hodge

Mitra Khazai

Nicholas Nordgran-Tellez

Election of Officers
Election of officers will take place on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at the ASBA Annual Membership Meeting, which will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Scottsdale in conjunction with the ASBA-ASA Annual Conference. Every ASBA member district is eligible to send a delegate to cast its vote.
All eligible candidates put forth by the Nominating Committee must be present at the meeting to be elected and will have the opportunity to give a speech of up to two minutes.
Individuals may also choose to run from the floor for one of the three positions and will be given the opportunity to make a two-minute speech. No information about individuals who choose to run from the floor will be presented to members on the website or in the Annual Conference Guidebook.
We invite all ASBA members to visit this page and get to know the candidates and engage in the upcoming elections. Your support is crucial in shaping the future of educational leadership in Arizona.
Thank you for your active participation in our association. We look forward to a vibrant election process and the continued growth of ASBA.
Questions?
Questions regarding this application and the election process should be directed to Chief of Staff Kristi Sisk at ksisk@azsba.org or 602-254-1100.