AMS Election Information

The results for the election of the 2018 AMS President-Elect (President in 2019) and Council are now in. The elected leaders of AMS are shown here.* AMS congratulates all of the winners, and we thank all of the candidates who ran for their commitment to AMS and their ongoing service to the weather, water, and climate community.

The AMS Nominating Committee welcomes recommendations from the membership of candidates for President-Elect and Council each year, which will be considered as that slate is prepared. Such recommendations will be most helpful if they are sent to the Nominating Committee by the end of December and are in the form of a 1-page letter describing the proposed candidate’s background and qualifications.

2018 President-Elect

Jenni L. Evans: As AMS approaches its centenary, we have a marvelous opportunity to reflect on our achievements and our values, and to propel a vibrant society into its next century of service to our community and to society.; Read More

New Council Members for 2018

Academic Sector

Melissa A. Burt: As we move into the next century, one of the biggest challenges and opportunities AMS will face is...; Read More

Jen Henderson*: Each year at the AMS student conference dozens of young scholars in the physical sciences...; Read More

Gary Lackmann: I am honored to be a candidate for the AMS Council. Of the many challenges facing AMS, I...; Read More

Government Sector

Shirley Murillo: In our ever-changing discipline, AMS serves as a beacon that unites its members from the...; Read More

Private Sector

Robert Henson: Few Americans see a physician every day, but most of us regularly turn to a broadcast meteorologist...; Read More

*In addition to those elected by the membership, the Council selected a "Fifth Councilor" as per Article VII of the AMS Constitution