It’s election time at Florida Trail Riders. Ballots for the 2027 Executive Committee and Area Directors are out now, and every current adult member has a say in who leads the club next year.
Ballots must be received by November 30, 2026.
Who’s on the Ballot
President (2-year term): Randy Faul or Kyle McAfee
Secretary (2-year term): William “Still Bill” Toreki
Write-in candidates are accepted for every office.
Area Directors (1-year term)
Vote only for the Area Director that covers your county of residence. One area per ballot.
| Area | Candidate(s) | Counties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon St. John | Out-of-state, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, Dixie |
| 2 | James Benton Sr. | Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns |
| 3 | Brandon Underhill | Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake |
| 4 | Corey Pierce | Flagler, Volusia |
| 5 | Tyler Miller | Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas |
| 6 | Shawn Clark | Hillsborough, Polk |
| 7 | Daulton Wright | Seminole, Orange, Osceola |
| 8 | John Happel | Brevard, Indian River |
| 9 | Brian Dugre | Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands |
| 10 | George Pollard or Ken Harris | Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin |
| 11 | Charles Scomann IV | Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier |
| 12 | Todd Hallman | Palm Beach |
| 13 | Max Rash | Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe |
How to Vote
- (Download the official ballot) and print it.
- Place an “X” to the left of the candidate you’re voting for, or write in your choice.
- Fill in your name, address, county, FTR membership number, and signature. Only current adult members are eligible.
- Submit it one of three ways:
- Mail: FTR Ballot, 3150 47th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234-5012
- Email a scanned copy to wdrymon@verizon.net
- Text it to 941-809-8690
Emailed ballots must be a scan of the official form, so don’t send your picks in the body of an email.
These are the folks who keep our trails open, our events running, and our voice heard in Tallahassee. Take two minutes and make yours count.