GBA Announces 2026-27 Leadership
GBA is pleased to announce its Board of Directors and officers for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which runs May 1 through April 30.
This team will help guide the association’s strategic direction and support GBA’s work to elevate the geoprofessions through collaboration, leadership development, and member-focused resources.
GBA welcomes incoming President Dan Schaefer, P.E. (Froehling & Roberston), who will serve as President of GBA’s Board of Directors for FY 2026-27. Other directors who will serve during GBA’s 2026-27 fiscal year are:
• President-Elect: Stuart “Stu” Thompson (CTL|Thompson)
• Secretary/Treasurer: Carrie Rodriguez, P.E., G.E. (BSK Associates)
Directors-at-Large
• Kent Bannister, P.Eng. (TREK Engineering)
• Jeff Jaros (NTH Consultants)
• Dori Ross, P.E. (Sanborn, Head, & Associates)
• Ji Shin, Esq. (Earth Systems)
• Jason Stoops, P.E. (G2 Consulting Group)
• Ryan White, P.E., G.E. (Apex Companies)
“I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to serve,” Schaefer said. “My primary focus this year will be executing the 2027+ Strategic Plan—our North Star. And please—if there’s anything I can do to improve your GBA experience—don’t hesitate to let me know.”
Learn more about Dan in this spotlight article: Building on a Solid Foundation
Gratitude for Outgoing Leadership
GBA extends its sincere thanks to immediate past-President Teresa Peterson, P.E., C.M.E., LEED AP O&M, ENV SP (GFT), for her service and leadership throughout FY 2025-26.
We are also grateful to Elizabeth Clarke (Structure Groups) for her dedicated service as a Director (2023-2026).
Many of these board members get started on their leadership track by attending GBA events or joining one of GBA’s committees, which are the fuel that drives the GBA engine. If you’re interested in joining a committee, please reach out to GBA Committee Coordinator Stacey Moore at stacey@geoprofessional.org for more details.
As GBA begins a new fiscal year, the association thanks every volunteer and member firm that contributes time, expertise, and energy to move the geoprofessions forward—together.