ADC members are invited to the Annual Membership Meeting Monday, March 31 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. As the kickoff event for the 2025 Defense Communities National Summit, this gathering takes place just before other key meetings, including the State Advisors Council, Federal Outreach Advisory Committee, and a special briefing on the National Security Starts at Home Campaign.
The event is open to all individuals from ADC member organization. RSVP is requested.
Meeting Agenda
- The State of Your Association
- Board Elections
- Federal Outreach Update
Introducing the 2025 ADC Board of Directors Nomination Slate
This year’s slate of candidates was selected through a comprehensive nomination process led by the ADC Nominating Committee in fall 2024. The membership will elect six board members and three officers.
You can read more about all candidates here.
ADC Officers (Terms Expiring in 2027):
- Tom Ford (North Dakota) – President
- Brian Garrett (Utah) – Vice President
- Scott Norton (Texas) – Treasurer
Current Board Members Recommended for Re-Election (Terms Expiring in 2028):
- Sal Nodjomian (Florida/Colorado) – Second Three-Year Term
- Lisa Swoboda (Maryland) – Second Three-Year Term
- Keith Graf (Texas) – First Three-Year Term
New Board Candidates Recommended for Election (Terms Expiring in 2028):
- Rick Dwyer (Virginia)
- Jace Ponder (Mississippi)
- John Trylch (Colorado)
