Officers and Executive Committee

The Officers and Executive Committee help lead the Oak Ridge/Knoxville Local Section, plan section activities, support committees, and represent the section throughout the year.

The section officers are the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Committee includes the officers, the Immediate Past Chair, and elected EC members. Terms begin after the ANS Annual Meeting in June.

Interested in helping with events, outreach, student activities, scholarships, media, professional engagement, or section operations? Contact us or talk with one of the officers or EC members at an upcoming event.

For more details on officer and Executive Committee roles, see the Bylaws & Rules.

2026-2027 Officers

Ryan Sweet

Chair

Yadu Sasikumar

Vice Chair

Hailey Green

Secretary

Portrait pending

Brad White

Treasurer

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee supports section planning, governance, programs, outreach, membership engagement, and continuity across leadership terms.

Patrick Williams

Immediate Past Chair

Julie Ezold

EC Member (2027)

Yves Robert

EC Member (2027)

Joe Carson

EC Member (2027)

Peter Newby

EC Member (2028)

Sunil Chirayath

EC Member (2028)

Lauren Bailey

EC Member (2028)

Barath Baburao

EC Member (2029)

Bronson Boucher

EC Member (2029)

Portrait pending

Joshua Vajda

EC Member (2029)

Past Chairs

Past Chairs are listed below in recognition of their service and leadership to the Oak Ridge/Knoxville Local Section.