The following regions will elect a Regional Representative this year:

    2016 Regions

    48% of all active BJCP members live within these three regions.

    Election Calendar

    • Election Announcement: January 2016
    • Nominations Closed: 29 February 2016
    • Candidate Statements Due: 15 March 2016
    • Election Start: 1 April 2016
    • Election End: 30 April 2016
    • Term of Office Start: 1 June 2016

    Candidates

    The Northeast region has four qualified candidates: Ali Kocho-Williams (incumbent, National), Scott Bickham (Grand Master III), Jay Hersh (Grand Master I), and Andrew Luberto (Master). If you are in the Northeast region, please take time to review their candidate statements and then cast your vote.

    The North region has two qualified candidates: Al Boyce (incumbent, Grand Master V) and Brian Joas (Grand Master III). If you are in the North region, please take time to review their candidate statements and then cast your vote.

    The Mountain/Northwest region has two qualified candidates: Ryan Thomas (incumbent, Grand Master II) and Tracy Hensley (National) If you are in the Mountain/Northwest region, please take time to review their candidate statements and then cast your vote.

    The election committee certifies that all nominees are active judges in their respective regions, meet eligibility requirements, and have received five endorsements from active judges in their regions.

    Voting Booth

    Northeast, North and Mountain/Northwest members: cast your vote here. Votes must be cast by 31 April 2016, midnight Pacific time.

    More information about BJCP elections

    The BJCP Board of Directors consists of seven elected members, one from each geographical region. Three of the regions are holding elections this year. The other four regions will hold elections in 2017. The term of office is three years.