A record number of ballots were cast in the 2021 PDGA Elections and the votes have been counted.

The elections took place through the month of July with 89,986 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 18,265 ballots were returned, far surpassing 2020’s total of 51,800 eligible members and 11,821 ballots cast. That is good for a participation mark of 20.3%, just short of the record 22.82% in 2020.

Full Election Statistics»

PDGA Global Board of Directors

A Board of Directors is a requirement for nonprofit status and is mandated by the PDGA Bylaws. In addition to semi-annual summit meetings, the board and staff conduct monthly teleconference calls and ongoing communication to accomplish required business.

In accordance with the PDGA bylaws, three at-large board member positions were up for election in 2020. The three candidates who obtained the most votes in our annual elections will take office and serve three-year terms from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2024.

With the votes officially tallied, we are excited to congratulate the following PDGA members on their election to the PDGA Board of Directors!

Full PDGA Board of Directors Election Results»

Wilbur Wallis #6583

• Location: Rantoul, IL
• Education: Some college
• Occupation: Manager at a bicycle helmet and accessories manufacturer

View Wilbur Wallis’ candidate bio and statement»

Leah Tsinajinnie #139109

• Location: Decatur, GA
• Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. in Business Administration. Arizona State University, J.D. Candidate
• Occupation: Full-Time Touring Disc Golf Professional

View Leah Tsinajinnie’s candidate bio and statement»

David Schreff #177512

• Location: Chatsworth, CA
• Education: MBA Marketing, University of Connecticut; BA Wesleyan University
• Occupation: CEO, Board of Director of sports, media, tech companies. Current CEO Role is ACTV8me.com, a media, sports and entertainment software solutions provider

View David Schreff’s candidate bio and statement»

PDGA Europe Board of Directors

In addition to the PDGA Global Board of Directors, PDGA Europe held its own election, with three spots up for grabs. We would like to congratulate the three new PDGA Europe board members as well.

Full PDGA Europe Board of Directors Elections Results»

Maxime Tanghe #8339

• Location: Braine L'alleud, Belgium
• Occupation: Professional disc-golfer, woodworker, audio-visual creator, MDG creator

View Maxime Tanghe’s candidate bio and statement»

William B. Woodward #85282

• Location: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
• Education: BEng(Hons) MEng IEng MBCS CITP
• Occupation: AT&T Senior Project Manager 2000 – 2020

View William B. Woodward’s candidate bio and statement»

Teija Soukkila #109819

• Location: Pöytyä, Finland
• Education: Career College
• Occupation: Truck Driver

View Teija Soukkila’s candidate bio and statement»

State/Provincial Coordinators

In addition to the Board of Directors, PDGA State Coordinators (link) and Provincial Coordinators (link) were also on the ballot. Each year approximately half of US State and Canadian Province Coordinators are elected to serve two-year terms in these key volunteer positions. The candidates who obtained the most votes and who will take office September 1 are shown in the table below.

Full State/Province Coordinators Elections Results»