OAC presents slate for 2020 National Board of Directors

The OAC is in the election process for our 2020 National Board of Directors! Since you're an OAC Member, you have the privilege of helping to build our leadership.

Below, you will find our 2020 National Board of Directors slate. Please review this slate and take action if needed. Alternate candidates may be presented, but they must receive FIVE percent of the vote to be on the slate. If you do not have any alternate candidates or objections, no action is needed.

Please note: Details about this process may be found below the slate of presented candidates.

2020 New Directors

Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS

Dr. Lloyd Stegemann is a bariatric surgeon from Corpus Christi, Texas, and is an active member in a number of bariatric surgery organizations. He previously served on the OAC National Board of Directors and was Chair of the Access to Care and Membership Committees. He has also previously served as Program Co-chair of the OAC Convention Planning Committee. Now Dr. Stegemann is returning to the Board to start a new term, and one of his biggest passions is advocating for universal access to bariatric surgery as an obesity treatment option. 

Debera Gau

Debera Gau has been an OAC Member for eight years and has attended its Annual Convention for seven consecutive years. She now serves on the Convention Planning Committee and will once again serve as Chair of the Welcome Committee for the 2020 Convention. Ms. Gau, like many OAC Members, has been personally affected by obesity and chose bariatric surgery in 2001. She is passionate about sharing her post-surgery experience and supporting others in their health goals. 

Directors Renewing their Terms

Scott Kahan, MD
Nikki Massie, MA
Patty Nece, JD
Rob Portinga
Melinda J. Watman, BSN, MSN, CNM, MBA

Please note: This election process also formerly votes for the renewal of the above Directors. 

What to Do Next...

 

According to the OAC's bylaws, the above slate will officially be elected on December 16, 2019, unless FIVE percent of the OAC Community Membership submits an additional individual to be considered within 30 days of when this slate is presented.

If you wish to submit a nominee, please email [email protected] with your name, nominee name and their contact information. Anyone proposed must be a current Community Member of the organization. If additional nominees are submitted, an official election ballot (including the above slate and any additional nominees) will be sent to the OAC's Membership. If you have no objections and/or suggestions for additional nominees, no action is needed.

The above members of the slate, if elected, will become Directors for 2020. To view the current list of the OAC's National Board of Directors, CLICK HERE.

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