Elections

2026 Committee Member Elections

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is will be opening elections for the following Committee Member positions:

Ethics Committee

• Central Region Member
• Northeast Committee Member
• Southeast Committee Member
• Western Committee Member

Finance and Internal Audit Committee

• Central Region Member
• Northeast Committee Member
• Southeast Committee Member
• Western Committee Member

Intent to Run will open May 11, 2026, and will remain open until May 25, 2026. We encourage all interested members to submit their information.

Voting will be conducted by electronic ballot.

Ballots will be emailed to all qualified Chapter Presidents on May 29, 2026, and voting will close on June 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

The term of office is a four (4) year term commencing on the Monday following the 2026 ACF National Convention.

Please review all important documents below for additional details and requirements.

• 2026 Special Committee Election Timeline
• Special Committees Election Guidelines
• National Special Elected Committees Intent to Run Form: Ethics Committee
• National Special Elected Committees Intent to Run Form: Finance and Internal Audit

2026–2030 Committee Chairs

Ethics Committee

Finance and Internal Audit Committee

Member & Industry Engagement Committee

CORE Committee