AMS Election Information

The results for the election of the 2020 AMS President-Elect (President in 2021) and Council are now in. The elected leaders of AMS are shown here.* AMS congratulates those who were elected, and 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. Please send recommendations 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.

2020 President-Elect

Michael R. Farrar: As the AMS celebrates our 100^th anniversary, we find ourselves in a world with increasing skepticism of science and societal impacts of extreme weather and climate events...; Read More

2020 Councilors

Academic Sector

Shalini Mohleji: The dynamics between science and society are changing, from the politicization of science in government to growing local community movements...; Read More

Vernon R. Morris: The AMS must continue to grow in relevance to a more diverse national population while also serving those in greatest need globally...; Read More

Government Sector

Derek Arndt: As our Society enters its second century, we face two strategic challenges common across many scientific societies...; Read More

L. Ruby Leung: The weather and climate challenges that our society faces are expanding at a fast pace...; Read More

Private Sector

Julie Pullen: AMS has already made considerable progress in the holistic representation of weather, water, and climate disciplines and in highlighting the impacts of extreme events...; Read More

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