Board Election Voting Process
Eligible Voters
Associates who have been members of the SOA for at least five years and all Fellows are eligible to vote.
Election Candidates
The SOA will announce the final candidates for the current year’s ballot. Voters can find out more about each candidate through individual webpages on the SOA website that include biographies, answers to the election questionnaire, a photo and video message to members. Email communications are sent to the voter community by the SOA on behalf of all candidates. During elections, there can also be voting for specific Bylaws changes or additions.
Election Voting
The voting period takes place in August and/or September. Eligible voters receive ballots via email from an independent vendor. Voting is confidential and anonymous, and votes are counted by the independent vendor. See 2026 election key dates as an example of SOA Board election timing. .
Results
Certified results are available several days after the election voting closes. Election results are sent to a team of SOA leaders to review and verify. Candidates are then notified of the outcome and the election results are communicated to members through an email announcement and other SOA communications, such as social media and the SOA website.
2026 Election Results
Board Results
We welcome the elected members of the SOA Board of Directors.
Jessica Dang, FSA, FCIA, Ph.D.
Candidate Bio
Murshid Kuttihassan, FSA, MAAA, CERA, FCIA, FIA, CFA, FRM
Candidate Bio
Taylor Pickett, FSA, MAAA
Candidate Bio
Greg Warren, FSA, MAAA, FCA
Candidate Bio
Andy Wieduwilt, FSA, MAAA
Candidate Bio
President Elect and Vice Chair Results
Sherry Chan, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA
Candidate Bio
Voting Process
Vote Totals for President Elect and Vice Chair Candidates
Round 1
| Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sherry Chan, FSA2016, EA 2017, MAAA 2008, FCA 2022 | 1,777 | 41.4% |
| Daniel Pribe, FSA 2001, MAAA 1995 | 1,616 | 37.7% |
| Si Xie, FSA 2012, CERA 2012, FCIA 2012 | 898 | 20.9% |
Total valid ballots: 4,292
Total unexercised: 202
Total ballots cast: 4,493
Round 2
| Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sherry Chan, FSA2016, EA 2017, MAAA 2008, FCA 2022 | 2,318 | 54.8% DECISION |
| Daniel Pribe, FSA 2001, MAAA 1995 | 1,913 | 45.2% |
| Si Xie, FSA 2012, CERA 2012, FCIA 2012 | 0 | 0.0% |
Total valid ballots: 4,231
Total unexercised: 262
Total ballots cast: 4,493
Past Three Years Vote Counts
| Year | Count | Percentage of eligible voters |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,493 | 15.40% |
| 2025 | 4,595 | 16.02% |
| 2024 | 5,344 | 19.05% |
2026 SOA Bylaws Results
After a thorough and thoughtful voting process, eligible FSA voters approved the SOA Bylaws proposals reducing the Board size from 18 to 12 members and separating the roles of Board President and Chair.
Below are the vote totals for each proposal:
| Proposal | Percentage That Voted in Favor | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shift from an 18- to a 12-person Board | 74.6% | Passed |
| Separate the roles for Board President and Chair | 84% | Passed |
| Up to 2 ASAs with 10+ years membership can serve on the Board | 54.5% | Not Passed |
Stay tuned for more information about the implementation of the approved SOA Bylaws changes.
For more information about the SOA Bylaws proposals, please visit Strengthening Our Board.