Election Results - Tentative

Tentative Certification Results 

Nominations were taken at the September 10, 2026 Local 2001 Membership Meeting

and the following candidates were nominated by order of the respective office and  elected by acclamation.

President  James (JD) Thompson

Executive Vice President  Shannon Soblit

Secretary-Treasurer  Michelle Cunningham

Executive Board Members:

Vice Presidents - five (5) at large from all represented groups:

Shawna Bays

Will Carden

Matt Pauley

Karen Taylor

(There were 4 people nominated and elected by acclamation. Nominations for the 5th Vice President at large position will be taken at the November 12, 2026 Membership Meeting.  The Election Committee will determine at that time if ballot election will be necessary.

Vice President - one (1) from within the WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation:

Matt Brock

Mark Scites, Chair

Local 2001 Election Committee