The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City), with members Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western), Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark), Andy Meyer, P.E. (Southeast) and John Riediger, P.E. (Southwest), met on March 9, 2026, to select the president-elect, vice president and treasurer nominee that will join the current slate of officers to lead MSPE in the 2026-2027 administrative year.

The nominees are:

President- Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western)
President-Elect- Tim Quinn, P.E. (St. Louis)
Vice President- Julie Hawkins, P.E. (Ozark)
Treasurer- Andrew Flippin, P.E. (Ozark)
Immediate Past President- Michael Buechter, P.E. (St. Louis)

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the president-elect automatically assumes the position of president. The positions of president-elect, vice president and treasurer were advertised and open for candidates. One member applied for each role.

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, during MSPE’s Annual Convention.

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least ten members eligible to vote provided that not more than four of those signing any one nominating petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provided further that any such nominating petition shall reach the Executive Director/Secretary no later than May 1, 2026.