Nominations Open for the Specialty Coffee Association 2025-2027 Board of Directors
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially opened nominations for its Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. This is a prime opportunity for members to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the specialty coffee industry. Nominations will close at 9:00 am PDT / 5:00 pm BST on Monday, July 15. Interested candidates can submit their nominations via the SCA website at sca.coffee/board/elections.
Board Structure and Election Details:
The SCA Board of Directors is composed of 15 volunteer members, supported by the CEO and SCA staff. This election cycle will see the implementation of a newly staggered board structure as outlined in the recently amended Bylaws. For the 2025-2027 term, seven seats are up for election:
- 2 seats for current board directors seeking a second three-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
- 2 seats for new board directors serving a first three-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
- 2 seats for new board directors serving a first two-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
- 1 seat for a new board director joining the Finance Class for a first three-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
Nominating Committee:
The nomination process this year is overseen by a committee of both past and current board members to ensure a fair and transparent selection:
- Pamela Chng, Board President
- Garfield Kerr, Board Vice President
- Andrew Tolley, Board 2nd Vice President
- Cosimo Libardo, Board Treasurer
- Konstantinos Konstantinopoulos, Emeritus Director
- Juan Luis Barrios, Emeritus Director
- Yannis Apostolopoulos, Chief Executive Officer
Election Timeline:
- Nominations Open: July 1
- Nominations Close: July 15
- Interview Period: Late July/Early August
- Slate Announcement: August 30
- Nominations by Petition Open: September 1
- Nominations by Petition Close: September 30
- Final Ballot Announcement: October 13
- Voting Period: November 1 – November 30
- Results Announcement: December 15
How to Participate:
SCA members who meet the qualifications are encouraged to submit nominations. Those not selected through the initial process can collect at least 100 signatures from professional members or the primary contact for a company member to be added to the final ballot by petition. Detailed information on the petition candidacy process is available on the SCA elections page.
Voting and Results:
SCA members will receive an email ballot from eBallot on November 1. Members who prefer a paper ballot should request it by September 30. The election results will be announced on December 15 to all SCA members and the wider coffee community.
For more details on the election process, eligibility, or to check your membership status, visit the SCA elections page or contact the Member Services Team through the SCA portal.
Seize this opportunity to influence the future of specialty coffee by participating in the 2025-2027 SCA Board of Directors election.
