Welcome to the 2026 MTS Board of Directors Election!
There are three positions open for the 2026 MTS Board Election:
- Vice President of ECOPs
- Vice President of Publications and Communications
- Vice President of Industry, Research, and Technology
MTS members will receive their electronic ballot and voting will open on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Vice President of ECOPs
Description: The Vice President of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) is responsible for the oversight and growth of the MTS ECOP Community, supporting opportunities for ECOPs within the Society, and representing the interests of ECOPs within the marine technology sector.
Term: Two (2) years, non-renewable. Term begins January 1, 2027.
Candidates:
Vice President of Publications and Communications
Description: The Vice President of Publications and Communications is responsible for the publications of the Society, including the peer-reviewed MTS Journal, and serves as the board liaison to the MTSJ's Editorial Board.
Term: Three (3) years and not to exceed two (2) consecutive terms. Term begins January 1, 2027.
Candidates:
Vice President of Industry, Research, and Technology
Description: The Vice President of Industry, Research, and Technology helps to guide the technical and external affairs of the Society and oversees a portfolio of MTS Technical Committees.
Term: Three (3) years and not to exceed two (2) consecutive terms. Term begins January 1, 2027.
Candidates:
Election Process
MTS members will receive their electronic ballots via email and voting will open on August 10, 2026. Voting will close on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, and the winners will be announced during the virtual MTS Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. An email notice to the membership of the results will be shared following the MTS Annual Meeting.
For questions on the election process or if you are a member and do not receive your ballot, please contact Kristina Norman at [email protected].
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