2026 International Officers and Board Directors Election
The Election will be held May 1 to May 30, 2026
The nominees will be announced after April 1, 2026.
Page will be updated often, so check back for additions and links to bios.
Join Us to Hear from Your Board of Directors-At-Large Candidates
This forum will help you make an informed voting decision and hear the candidates' vision for the future of Optimist International.
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00 PM CDT
Register Here.
2026 - 2027 International President-Elect (as of April 1, 2026) :
- Chris Jernigan (NCW)
2026 International Board Director at Large :
- Danielle Dupont (QuW)
- Robert Schiller (MI)
- Tom Shearer (CapVa)
2026 - 2027 International Vice President-Elect (as of April 1, 2026)
- Region 1 Northeast & Great Lakes: Dan Mills (MI)
- Region 2 Southeast: Bonnie Jean Sherbert (SC)
- Region 3 Mid-Atlantic: Marino Garbin (AC/SC)
- Region 4 Middle America: Sandi Schmidt (IL/IA)
- Region 5 Great Plains: Maureen Crombie (SWIS)
- Region 6 Southwest: Michael Cheves (TXO)
- Region 7 West Coast: Anne McBride (AZ)
- Region 8 St. Lawrence: Christian Bourassa (QuW)
