The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc.'s Nominating Committee appointed by the Board of Directors has nominated the following individuals to be included on the ballot for election to the Board of Directors for a three-year term (2024 through 2026):
Ryan Tredinnick is a Business Systems Analyst at First Citizens Bank located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Ryan has a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Ryan is the proud father of twins which were born earlier this year. Ryan was employed at Northern Tier in 2012, 2013, and 2015. We are pleased to nominate Ryan Tredinnick as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.
Margaret Scheiner PhD is a Senior Program Manager at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Margaret has a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University. Margaret then went on to earn a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Florida State University. In the summer of 2011 and 2013, Margaret was employed at Northern Tier as an Interpreter. Margaret was considered by many as an outstanding and dependable staff member. We are pleased to nominate Margaret Scheiner as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.
Jonathan P. Floyd is an Associate in the Consumer Financial Services Group at Troutman Pepper located in Richmond, Virginia with a primary focus on financial services litigation. He represents clients in class actions and business disputes in both federal and state courts. Jonathan has a Bachelor of Science from Berry College and a Master of Education from Georgia College & State University. Jonathan went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law. Jonathan was employed at Northern Tier in the summer of 2001. We are pleased to nominate Jonathan Floyd as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.
Brian C Lux is the Vice President of Sales at SportChassis Holdings, Inc. located in Clinton, Oklahoma where he manages a team of sales and marketing professionals. SportChassis is an OEM vehicle manufacturer of an industry leading heavy-duty truck. Brian has a Bachelors of General Studies from Kent State University in Ohio. Brian lives in Mustang, Oklahoma with his wife Theresa, son Charles, and soon to be born daughter Margaret. Brian worked at Northern Tier during the summer of 2001. Brian is the current Vice President of the Sommers Alumni Association. We are pleased to renominate Brian Lux as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.
Membership may nominate Active Members to include on the ballot for the election to the Board of Directors. Send the nominee name along with a biographical resume and 10 supporting signatures from Active Members by September 15th, 2023 (the deadline has passed) to the President using the Contact Us form on the website.
Bylaws Section 4.6 (3) Additional Nominations. After publication to the active membership of the Nominating Committee’s recommendations, the membership may have thirty days to submit additional nominations for inclusion on the ballot provided that these nominations are: (1) made in writing, (2) accompanied by a biographical resume, and (3) are supported by signatures of at least 10 active members of the Association. The thirty days to submit additional nominations must conclude by September 15. Additional nominations must be received by the President. Any additional nominee meeting the requirements of this section will be included on the ballot with those nominated by the Nominating Committee.
