2026 Election Results

2026 Election Results

We are pleased to announce the results of the 2026 elections for Officers and Board of Advisors. Voting was open to all eligible members from March 1 through March 25, 2026, in accordance with ITA bylaws, with results confirmed and released in early April. 

These newly elected Officers and Board of Advisors will begin their terms at the ITA Annual General Meeting held on June 14, 2026 (2PM Eastern Time) and will help guide and represent the global trombone community in the years ahead.

We extend our sincere congratulations to all elected individuals and our gratitude to every candidate who participated in this year’s election. We also thank the membership for their engagement, and the Governance Committee for its meticulous work, in selecting the leaders who will shape the future of the organization.

Officers

  • President: Megumi Kanda
  • 1st Vice President / President-Elect: Peter Steiner
  • 2nd Vice President: Louise Pollock

Board of Advisors

  • Myles Blakemore
  • Megan Boutin
  • Marshall Gilkes
  • Timothy Higgins
  • Jen Hinkle
  • Line Johannesen
  • Stephen Lange
  • Brittany Lasch
  • Aubrey Logan
  • Martin McCain
  • Gracie Potter
  • Elisabeth Suffern
  • Katie Thigpen
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