Serving the association

KPhA is a volunteer member-led organization, and its Board of Directors is responsible for being the primary leaders of the association who provide direction and act as KPhA's liaisons to its members. Academy leaders are elected every other year - some positions in odd years, others in even years.

why serve?

Serving on the KPhA Board gives you an opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the future of pharmacy in Kansas. You will have a voice in changes that affect pharmacy practice, education, and knowledge in the Sunflower State.


Have a voice               Advocate for issues that will shape the future of pharmacy.

Give Back                    Use your knowledge and experience to help advance pharmacy in ways that improve lives.

make a difference    Influence how pharmacy affects changes in patient care.


Position Term Process
President 1 year Appointed from President-Elect
President-Elect 1 year Elected yearly; must have served on the board for at least one (1) year.
Past-President 1 year Serves one (1) year following term as president.
Treasurer 3 years Elected every third year (next 2026)
Community Academy 2 years Elected in odd years.
Health Systems Academy 2 years Elected in odd years.
Managed Care Academy 2 years Elected in odd years.
Owners Academy 2 years Elected in even years.
At-Large 1 Director 2 years Elected in odd years.
At-Large 2 Director 2 years Elected in even years.

Election Procedures

The President-elect is responsible for coordinating the election of Officers to the Board of Directors. The President-elect shall oversee all election procedures and certify the ballots cast in all Association elections. The Nominations Committee under the leadership of the Immediate Past President shall verify the eligibility of nominees and slate candidates, as appropriate. This committee should also contact nominees to verify that they are interested and available to serve in the position for which they have been nominated. 


NOMINATION Process

A “Call for Nominations” form will sent via email and posted on the Association website at least 60 days before the Annual Meeting. The form will contain a description of the duties for each Officer position, as well as a general description of the authority of Association Board Directors as outlined in these Bylaws. Nominations will be accepted for at least 30 calendar days after the distribution of the "Call for Nominations."


ELECTION Process

A ballot of slated nominees will be sent via email to eligible voting members. Association members in good standing are eligible to vote and will have at least 15 calendar days in which to cast a ballot. Members will vote electronically. At the end of the election period, the President-elect shall count the number of votes for each nominee. They may enlist the assistance of the Nominating Committee to perform this task. The President-elect shall notify the nominees of the election results. Newly elected Officers will assume their respective offices at the next Annual Meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact KPhA at info@ksrx.org or by phone at 785.228.2327.

2025 timeline

April 1 - May 1: Nominations Accepted

June 1 - June 15: Voting Conducted via Email

Aug. 23: New Board Members Sworn into Office

Nominate and/or apply

If you are interested in becoming a member of the KPhA Board of Directors, please complete the application form and submit it to the KPhA office by May 1. You may nominate yourself or someone else. After completing the nomination form, please email a copy of your (or the nominee's) CV/resume and a high-resolution photo to jen@ksrx.org.

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