MASA Board of Directors Election Results

Thank you to all voting members who participated in this year’s election. Your engagement reflects the strength of our association and the shared commitment to leadership across Minnesota’s schools.

We also appreciate all of our candidates who ran for officer seats and regional component group representatives on the MASA Board of Directors. Your willingness to serve is a meaningful contribution to your colleagues and to MASA.

Please join us in congratulating the newly elected board members listed below. We look forward to their contributions beginning July 1, 2026.

Election Results

President-Elect (2026-27)

Andrew Almos, Superintendent, Elk River Area School District

Treasurer (2026-29)

Scott Thielman, Superintendent, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Region 2 Superintendent Representative (2026-29)

Eric Hudspith, Superintendent, Waseca Public Schools

Region 5 Superintendent Representative (2026-29)

Vern Capelle, Superintendent, Upsala Area Schools

Greater MN (Regions 1-8) Curriculum Representative (2026-29)

Minda Anderson, Assistant Superintendent, Big Lake Schools

Metro Area (Region 9) Curriculum Representative (2026-29)

Craig Anderson, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, Saint Paul Public Schools

Metro Area Special Education Representative (2026-29)

Heidi Nistler, Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Services, Saint Paul Public Schools

Metro Area Technology Representative (2026-29)

Eric Simmons, Executive Director of Technology, Stillwater Area Public Schools

Service Provider Representative (2026-29)

Jeremy Kovash, Executive Director, Lakes Country Service Cooperative

Thank you again for your support and commitment to MASA!