The NCMS Nominating and Leadership Development Committee convened via Zoom on June 1, 2024, and again on Wednesday June 19, 2024, to interview candidates and vote for the initial slate of nominees for officers, directors, and AMA delegates. Per NCMS Bylaws, Component Societies and Specialty Societies may submit additional nominations for these positions between now and August 9, 2024. Please use this form to submit nominations. For questions on the nominating process, contact Evan Simmons.

The following slate of nominees was selected by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee:

NCMS Board of Directors

  • President Elect: Carl Westcott, MD
  • Region 1 Representative: Claude Jarrett, MD
  • At-Large Member: Jugta Kahai, MD
  • At-Large Member: C. Labron Chambers, Jr., MD

NC American Medical Association Delegation

  • AMA Delegate: E. Rebecca Hayes, MD
  • AMA Delegate: Karen Smith, MD
  • AMA Delegate: Royce Syracuse, MD
  • AMA Delegate: Arthur Apolinario, MD

Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

  • NLDC Region 1: Joe Navejar, MD
  • NLDC Region 1: Sherry Ikalowych, MD
  • NLDC Region 2: Hans Arora, MD
  • NLDC Region 3: Katie Borders, MD
  • NLDC Region 3: Sankalp Puri, MD
  • NLDC Region 4: Benjamin Deschner, MD
  • NLDC Region 4: Shannon Dowler, MD

The Committee will reconvene to determine the eligibility of any additional nominees. The final slate of candidates will be published to members by October 3, 2024. Under the NCMS’ governance structure, online voting for the candidates will begin on October 14, 2024, and continue until midnight on October 30, 2024. Paper ballots also will be available to those who need them.

The following are the members of the NCMS Nominating and Leadership Development Committee:

  • Chair                                                Arthur Apolinario, MD
  • President-Elect                              John Meier, IV, MD
  • Ex-Officio                                        Eileen Raynor, MD
  • Board Representative                   Jugta Kahai, MD
  • Board Representative                   Ronnie Laney, Jr., MD
  • Region 1 Representative              Latonya Beatty, MD
  • Region 1 Representative              Chris Grubb, MD
  • Region 1 Representative              Joe Navejar, IV, DO
  • Region 2 Representative              John Chiavetta, MD
  • Region 2 Representative              Madji Namde, MD
  • Region 2 Representative              Damian McHugh, MD
  • Region 3 Representative              Labron Chambers, Jr., MD
  • Region 3 Representative              Peter Fenn, PA-C
  • Region 3 Representative              Jim Hill, PA-C
  • Region 4 Representative              Tracy Bell, PA-C
  • Region 4 Representative              Frank Melvin, MD
  • Region 4 Representative              MaryShell Zaffino, MD