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AARC Election 2027

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Meet the Candidates for AARC Election 2027

All Active and Life members as of Sept. 1, 2026, of the American Association for Respiratory Care may vote online for 2027 officers, directors-at-large, and the specialty section chair* positions.

*Only specialty section members may vote for specialty section chairs.

Eligible AARC members will receive an email invitation to vote on Thursday, Sept. 3. Voting reminders will be sent as needed throughout the election period. Voting polls close on Friday, Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

Vice-President — Internal Affairs

Maria Madden
Maria Madden

Respiratory Education Coordinator
University of Maryland Medical Center/R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center/ICON

Candidate Bio
Kari Neville
Kari Neville

Senior Clinical Specialist
Bunnell Inc

Candidate Bio

Vice-President — External Affairs

Jacklyn Grimball
Jacklyn “Jakki” Grimball

Program Manager, Clinical Account Manager
BlueCross BlueShield/BlueChoice HealthPlan South Carolina

Candidate Bio
Teena Culhane
Teena Culhane

Director of Clinical Education
Henry Ford College

Candidate Bio

Secretary/Treasurer

Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Anderson

Program Chair/Professor
Midwestern State University

Candidate Bio
Cheryl Hoerr
Cheryl Hoerr

Director, Respiratory and Sleep Services
Phelps Health

Candidate Bio

Director-at-Large

John Blewett
John Blewett

Public Reporting Coordinator (Quality Outcomes Department)
University of New Mexico Hospital

Candidate Bio
Katie Burr
Katie Burr

Senior Director: Respiratory Care, Sleep Medicine, and Clinical Engineering
Nemours Childrens Health

Candidate Bio
Greg Carter
Greg Carter

Program Chair/Director — Respiratory Care program
Tacoma Community College

Candidate Bio
Kiley Hodge
Kiley Hodge

Medical Information and Communication Specialist
Vero Biotech

Candidate Bio
Julie Jackson
Julie Jackson

Clinical Affairs Specialist
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Candidate Bio
Jodi Jaeger
Jodi Jaeger

Respiratory Therapist
Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital St. Joseph

Candidate Bio
Glenn Pippen
Glenn Pippen II

Director of Respiratory Care Services
Grandview Medical Center

Candidate Bio
Shawna Strickland
Shawna Strickland

Chief Learning & Engagement Officer
American Epilepsy Society

Candidate Bio

Ambulatory and Post-Acute Care Section Chair

Chrysalis Ashton
Chrysalis Ashton

Compliance Officer and Education Manager (previously Director of Clinical Operations)
CareLinc Medical Equipment and Supply

Candidate Bio
Mike Hess
Mike Hess

Senior Director of Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs
COPD Foundation

Candidate Bio

Critical Care Transport Section Chair

Kyle Fields
Kyle Fields

Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital

Candidate Bio
Jennifer Watts
Jennifer Watts

Respiratory Clinical Educator, Neonatal-Pediatric Transport Team
Advocate Children’s Hospital

Candidate Bio