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Executive Council

The Association is governed by an Executive Council, comprised of three representatives from each of four regions. Executive Council Members are AESA members, too. New Executive Council members are elected each fall. Serving on the Executive Council provides a great opportunity to influence and lead AESA.

Executive Council Election

AESA Bylaws, Article III, Section (b) states “In order to maintain 12 council members and have four-year terms of office, each region election council members three out of four years. The election sequence will be determined by the council with each region having a bye every four years.”

The 2023-2024 national nominations come from the southern, eastern, and western regions. In 2023-2024, the central region has a bye and will not have a nominee. The states in the central region include Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

2023-2024 Election Timelines
  • July 31, 2023 Nomination information and forms are posted on the AESA Website. AESA Executive Council
  • September 15, 2023 Nominations, biographical statement, pledge letter, and picture are due at the AESA office.
  • October 20, 2023 Nominations set or, if necessary, regional primary election ballots emailed to involved regions(s).
  • November 10, 2023 Regional elections ballots due at AESA.
  • December 11, 2023 National ballots electronically submitted to the AESA membership.
  • January 8, 2024 National ballots are due in AESA office.

Meet the Candidates

Thank you to all the nominees for the 2023-24 Executive Council open seats. Please review their biographies on the next page.

Regional Composition

  • Central: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
  • Southern: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
  • Western: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
  • Eastern: Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

AESA Executive Council

Tom Danehy

Tom Danehy

President
Executive Director

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ACES

350 State Street, North Haven, CT 06473
P: 203-498-6800

Jeremy Kovash

Jeremy Kovash

President-Elect Executive Director

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Lakes Country Service Cooperative

1001 East Mount Faith
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Ph. 218-737-6504

Jeremy Biehl

Jeremy Biehl

Past President
Agency Administrator

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CESA #5

626 E. Slifer Street, Portage, WI 53901-0564
P: 608-745-5410

Ted Alejandra

Ted Alejandre

Superintendent

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San Bernardino County Office of Education

601 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410-3093
Ph. 909-386-2406

Craig Burford 2022

Craig Burford

Executive Director

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Ohio Educational Service Center Association

8050 N. High St.        Ste. 150
Columbus, OH 43235
P: 614-846-4080

M Hoffman

Mark Hoffman

Executive Director

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Bucks County Intermediate Unit

705 N. Shady Retreat Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18901
P: 215-348-2940 x1100

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Nancy Hutchinson

CEO

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Kentucky Educational Development Corp. (KEDC)

904 Rose Road Ashland, KY 41102
P: 606-928-3785

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Chris Moddelmog

Executive Director

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Smoky Hill ESC

605 E. Crawford St.
Salina, KS 67401
P: 785-825-9185

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Leigh Ann Putman

Executive Director

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Metropolitan RESA

1870 Teasley Dr. SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
P: 770-431-2225

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Dan Schnoes

Executive Director

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Educational Service Unit 3

6949 South 110th St.
La Vista, NE 68128
P: 402-597-4802

John Searles

John Searles

Superintendent

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Midland County ESA

3917 Jefferson Ave. Midland, MI 48640
P: 989-631-5890 x2107

Pat Sublette

Pat Sublette

Executive Director

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Columbia Gorge ESD

400 E. Scenic Dr. Ste. 207, The Dalles, OR 97058
P: 541-296-5530

J Webster

Jan Webster

Executive Director

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Western NC Education Support Alliance

10C Yorkshire St, Lower Level
Asheville, NC 28803
Ph. 828-774-5681

Josh Wenning

Josh Wenning

Executive Director

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Region 8 ESC

1027 W Rudisill Blvd, POB 17, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
P: 260-423-0030

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Joan Wade

Executive Director

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AESA

1023 Thomas Street
Ripon, WI 54971
P: 920-420-8822

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