2026 Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

Call for Nominations

 

  • NCMS Board of Directors
  • NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
  • NC American Medical Association Delegation
  • Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

 

Overview

The call for nominations for individuals to serve on the NCMS Board of Directors, NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees, NC American Medical Association Delegation, and Nominating and Leadership Development Committee are now open.

 

NCMS Board of Directors

  • President-Elect: OPEN
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Tracy Eskra, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • Region 3 Representative: Katie Lowry, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • Region 4 Representative: Martin Palmeri, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • At-Large Representatives (4 seats)
    • Incumbent, Ronnie Laney, MD (eligible for additional term)
    • OPEN (Previously filled by Bill Ferrell, MD)
    • OPEN (Previously filled by Bryant Murphy, MD)
    • OPEN (Previously filled by Lebron Chambers, MD)
    • Possible Officer, At-Large, or Region Representative position will be open if an incumbent board member is elected to another board position.

View current NCMS Board of Directors here.

View the NCMS Board of Directors Job Description here.

 

NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

  • Trustee: OPEN
  • Trustee: OPEN

View current NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees here.

View the NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees Job Description here.

 

NC American Medical Association Delegation

  • AMA Delegate: E. Rebecca Hayes, MD (eligible for an additional term)
  • AMA Delegate: Arthur “Art” Apolonario, MD (eligible for an additional term)
  • AMA Delegate: Karen Smith, MD (eligible for an additional term)
  • AMA Delegate: Royce Syracuse, MD (eligible for an additional term)

View current NC AMA Delegation here.

View the NC AMA Delegation Job Description here.

 

Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

  • NLDC Region 1 Representative: OPEN (Previously filled by Joe Navejar, DO)
  • NLDC Region 1 Representative: Sherry Ikalowych, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 2 Representative: Hans Arora, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 2 Representative: John Chiavetta, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 2 Representative: Damian McHugh, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 3 Representative: Katie Borders, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 3 Representative: Sankalp Puri, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 4 Representative: Benjamin Deschner, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 4 Representative: Shannon Dowler, MD (eligible for additional term)
  • NLDC Region 4 Representative: Erick Luk, MD (eligible for additional term)

View current NLDC members here.

View the NLDC Job Description here.

 

Nominations are due by May 22, 2026

 

 

Process

Step 1: Candidates are nominated or may nominate themselves for a leadership position on the NCMS Board of Directors, NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees, NC American Medical Association Delegation, and Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (click here to view Nomination Form).

 

Step 2: Once a candidate submits their nomination form, they will receive an email confirmation and be made aware of any follow-up if needed.

 

Step 3: Upon careful review of submitted materials, the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) will select candidates to be interviewed. Candidates will be notified via email by May 29, 2026, if they are selected for an interview. Interviews will take place via videoconference on either June 12th, 13th, or 15th*.

 

Step 4: The NLDC will present the initial slate of candidates to NCMS membership on June 26, 2026.

 

Step 5: Following any additional candidate interviews, the NLDC will select a final slate of candidates to be approved by the NCMS Board of Directors that will then be brought before the NCMS membership for a vote.

 

Step 6: The voting period for the elected positions will begin for all Active NCMS Members (Members who have paid 2026 dues) on September 18, 2026, and will end on September 25, 2026. Election results will be announced at the NCMS Annual Business Meeting on October 28, 2026.

 

All nominations and any information collected as part of the nominating process is strictly confidential.

 

For more information or questions about the nominating process, please contact Erin Grover at [email protected].

 

*If none of these dates work, the Nominating & Leadership Development Committee will work with the candidate to secure a different day for the interview.

by Toni Hill