Officers

Executive Council

Dr. Stephen Pong
Dr. EmmaLeigh Gordon
Dr. Tofunmi Osundeko
Dr. Nassim Pietsch
Dr. Christopher Shyue 

Dr. Philip Walczak
Dr. Rosemary Thomas

 

Executive Officers

Dr. April Dennison, President
VACANT, President-Elect
Dr. LeRoy Horton, Past President
Dr. Philip Walczak, Treasurer
Dr. Kim Trieu, Secretary

WSDA Delegates

2025 Term Expiration

2026 Term Expiration

2027 Term Expiration

Dr. Patricia BentonDr. Portia CaoDr. Tofunmi Osundeko
Dr. Ryan LemkeDr. Jake HoltzmannDr. Megan Miller
Dr. Stephen PongDr. Melanie LangDr. Steve Albright
Dr. Kerry StreiffDr. Nina SvinoDr. EmmaLeigh Gordon
Dr. Kim TrieuDr. Christine ChenDr. Scott Waletzko
Dr. Harlyn SusarlaDr. LeRoy HortonDr. Cristina Kendall
Dr. Kate Christian
 
   

 

SKCDS Election - General Information

SKCDS holds an election annually where  SKCDS members in good standing are able to pursue positions of leadership. The Election is run as outlined in the SKCDS Bylaws. 

Leadership Positions Available for Membership Candidates:

  • SKCDS President (2026 ONLY - Unless vacant President-Elect position is filled during the current year)
  • SKCDS President-Elect
  • Executive Council Member - Open positions vary (average 3-4 open annually)
  • WSDA Delegate - Open positions vary (anticipating 7 positions available for 2026 Election)

Anticipated/Tentative Timeline:

  • January 2026 - Final Call during Membership Meeting for interested Candidates.
  • February 2026 - All Candidate Statements DUE to SKCDS.
  • APRIL 2026 - Election Time & Membership Voting!

For more information please email the Executive Director at ExecutiveDirector@skcds.com. 

 

Leadership comes in many forms—whether serving in organized dentistry, mentoring colleagues, advocating for policy changes, or improving practice management. By stepping into a leadership role, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the profession and contribute to the advancement of dentistry.

Are you ready to lead? Get involved and help shape the future of dentistry today!