Executive Committee Officer Candidates

The officer candidate slate for the 2026-27 AAPG Executive Committee has been announced, with voting scheduled to begin in March.

This year’s election slate includes voting for three offices, including president-elect. Nominations are reviewed by the Advisory Council, and those chosen as candidates are recommended to the Executive Committee for approval.

The person elected president-elect will serve in that capacity for one year and then will be AAPG president for 2027-28. The terms for the vice president-Sections and Treasurer posts are for 2026-28.

Complete biographical information for all candidates will be available in March both online and in the EXPLORER.

Voting will open March 30 on AAPG.org. Voting ends May 15.

President-Elect
2026-27

President 2027-28

James Michael "Jim" Hill

MCF Energy, Ltd.
Caramillo, CA

Linda Sternbach

StarCreek Energy
Katy, TX


Vice President - Sections
2026-28

Julie Bloxson

Stephan F. Austin State Univ.
Nacogdoches, TX

A. Riley Brinkerhoff

Duchesne River Resources
Provo, UT


Treasurer
2026-28

Miguel F. Etayo

S&P Global
Katy, TX

Steven Shirley

Independent
Bandera, TX