ACDA Welcomes New National ACDA Leadership

July 1 always marks a time of transition in ACDA. In the odd-numbered years, we experience a change in our National Board, as well as, some National Standing Committee and R & R Leaders. Please welcome the following leaders into their new roles:

National Board:
Edith Copley, National President
David Fryling, Past President & Chair of the Past Presidents’ Council
Pearl Shangkuan, National Vice-President
Jessica Nápoles, National President-elect
Robert Natter, National Secretary/Treasurer

National Standing Committees:
Advocacy & Collaboration: Alex Gartner, Chair
Composition Initiatives: Katie Houts

National Repertoire & Resources:
Children and Community Youth Choirs: Troy Meeker, Chair
Tenor-Bass Choirs: Nathan Dame, Chair
Show Choirs: Garrett Breeze, Chair
4-Year College & University Choirs: Dean Luethi, Chair
2-Year Colleges: Carolina Flores, Chair
Student Activities: Jami Lercher, Co-Chair
Youth Choirs Coordinator: Donna Thomasson Smith

Not all ACDA Leadership transitions at the same time. Unless specifically listed, all other leaders remain in their roles. For a current list, CLICK HERE.

ACDA wishes to thank the following leaders for the time they have invested in our organization and the membership. ACDA runs on volunteer power and these leaders certainly set the bar for exceptional volunteerism:

André Thomas
Tom Merrill
Emily Williams Burch
Robert Bode
Joy Hirokawa
Dustin Cates
Kelsey Burkett
Caron Daley
Brandon Elliott
Ryan Beeken
Damion Womack

Thank you for all of the wonderful progress you brought to your work at ACDA. We look forward to your continued service…after a bit of rest and relaxation!