This thread will serve as the information section for the 2026 candidates for OhioSMART Board of Directors. Feel free to ask questions in person at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM!

This thread contains the questions asked of the candidates, their responses, and the voting section of our by-laws.

Each applicant answered the following questions for review:

1. Are you running for an officer position, at large position, or both/either? (Additional option: Board Alternate)
2. List any experience you have with nonprofit organizations.
3. Please list any other leadership experience in any setting.
4. List the top three areas you would like to devote your time and energy to in OhioSMART leadership.

Scene Name: Vexation

1. Officer Position
2. Treasurer of local fraternal org 2014-2024, At-large board member of OhioSMART 2023, Current treasurer of OhioSMART 2024-2025
3. Professional engineer 1999-present, Box office bitch 2024-present
4. Ensuring accuracy and transparency in all financial matters, Updating and improving OhioSMART's documentation, Simplifying membership and admission options

Scene Name: Neon

1. Both/Either
2. OhioSMART munch coordinator 2024 to present. OhioSMART board alternate member August 2025 to present.
3. I have work experience as a project manager leading projects both internally and for customers. Part of my work has also included developing and standardizing documents and practices.
4. Beyond assisting with the general running of the organization, I would like to help further develop our procedure manual, work to increase member activity, and improve upon our procedures.

Scene Name: ServiceElevator

1. Officer Position
2. 2 years on the OhioSMART Board. Prior involvement with non-profits and large interdepartmental teams in graduate school.
3. In all roles I've served, in the last 8 years: I have been heavily involved as a manager of multiple research projects, memory management (both academic and corporate), Data upkeep / dissemination, and manual / SOP writing.
4. 1. Website updating for membership use (ex., orientation on the website) 2) creating a board shadow and training program 3) Creating clearer volunteer roles and training

Each Active, Founding and Emeritus Member shall have one vote in the election of the Board of Directors. Such votes may be conducted during the annual meeting of the membership as permitted by resolution of the Board of Directors.

No member may vote whose annual membership dues are unpaid. Membership must be current as of the Monday of the week voting occurs.

All members in attendance will first have an opportunity to ask questions of any of the candidates on the ballot, though members are encouraged to ask questions via the online forums ahead of the meeting time.

Members will first receive a ballot to elect up to 3 individuals from the Officer ballot. If someone attempts to elect more than 3 individuals, that ballot will be invalid and not counted in the final results.

Once the Officers are announced, voting will then commence for the At-Large ballot. If a candidate is listed on both the Officer and At-Large ballot, but is elected on the Officer ballot, they are no longer eligible for an At-Large position. Members may vote for up to 2 individuals on the At-Large ballot. If someone attempts to elect more than 2 individuals, that ballot will be invalid and not counted in the final results.

Additionally, we had two applications for Board Alternates that are listed below. Board Alternates are individuals who want to assist the board but may not have the availability or experience for a full board position at this time. These are board appointed positions.

Scene Name: ItsCherry
Scene Name: Kare_B

Email at info@ohiosmart.org for questions about the meeting itself, and we will see you on Saturday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM!