AlmaLinux Board of Directors Election 2025 - RESCHEDULED

Due to potential problems identified in the election process, this election has been rescheduled for March of 2026. You can find more information on the AlmaLinux Blog (opens new window).

2025 - Election Results

None - election was cancelled.

Process

The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is running an election to fill 7 seats on the Board of Directors. The election will start on August 31st, 2025.

At this stage we are looking for nominees for the Board of Director positions. To be nominated you have to:

• Be an AlmaLinux OS Foundation member for at least 3 months by August 31st, 2025
• Be nominated by an AlmaLinux OS Foundation member in good standing

To nominate someone email name & contact information of nominee to elections@almalinux.org. Nominations are open from August 9th to August 30th 2025.

Please, check FAQ section for more information.

Nominees

	Daniel Pearson
	CEO of KnownHost, LLC, AlmaLinux Gold Sponsor
	Nominated by: Pavel Malyavko
	Jack Aboutboul
	Program Manager at Microsoft Azure AOSI
	Nominated by: benny Vasquez
	Simon Phipps
	Open source advocate and a former president of the Open Source Initiative
	Nominated by: benny Vasquez
	Moshe Barr
	CEO of CodeNotary Inc., AlmaLinux Gold Sponsor
	Nominated by: benny Vasquez
	David Snead
	David Snead is an attorney based in Santa Fe, NM. He is the director of the “Secure Hosting Alliance” and runs a law firm representing Internet infrastructure providers. He has provided advice and counsel to technology companies since 1995 beginning with a practice based on technology exports. Since 1999, his practice has focused exclusively on the Internet infrastructure industry. In 2011 he co-founded the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (I2Coalition), an advocacy organization for the Internet infrastructure industry. David is chairman of the Board of Directors of CasaQ, a shelter in Albuquerque for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of homelessness. He received his J.D. in 1991 from Georgetown University Law Center, and his B.A. in 1987 in International Affairs from Trinity University in San Antonio, and is a member of the bars of the District of Columbia and State of New Mexico.
	Nominated by: benny Vasquez
	benny Vasquez
	Current Chair of the board of AlmaLinux OS Foundation
	Nominated by: Jonathan Wright
	Tristan Theroux
	Tristan Theroux is IT Infrastructure & Security Director at SHED, a VFX and post-production studio, where he manages Linux-based infrastructure, automation, virtualization, and security at scale. Beyond his professional role, he has been an active supporter of AlmaLinux, representing the project at CloudFest Germany, SIGGRAPH 2024, AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver 2025, and SIGGRAPH 2025. With deep technical expertise and a proven record of community advocacy, Tristan is committed to advancing AlmaLinux’s mission of delivering a stable, community-driven enterprise Linux platform.
	Nominated by: Cody Robertson

Last updated: Aug 28, 2025

Election Committee

	Igor Seletskiy
	Alex Iribarren

FAQ

• When does the election start?

  • The election starts on August 31st, 2025 and runs until September 14th, 2025. If we don't reach quorum by September 14th, the election will stay open until quorum is reached.
  • To reach the quorum we need 50% of all Foundation members to vote.

• Can I nominate myself?

  • No, you must be nominated by a supporting member in good standing.

• Who can be nominated?

  • Any member in good standing, approved by the membership committee not less than 3 months before the election
  • Note: only members in good standing may nominate a potential board member, and each nominee must have a supporting member (you cannot nominate yourself).

• How can I nominate someone?

  • E-Mail name & contact information of nominee to elections@almalinux.org.

• My company is a member sponsor, can it nominate any company employee?

  • Yes, sponsors can nominate any company employee, but if the employee is terminated, or company sponsorship lapses, the person may be asked to step down from the role.

• Who can vote?

  • Any Platinum, Gold, Ruby, Silver, Contributor, User, Alumnus, or Mirror member in good standing, approved by the membership committee on or before August 7th.

• How can I vote?

  • You will get a link to the voting page in your e-mail on the day voting starts.

• How many votes does each member get?

  • Contributor, Alumnus, Mirror members: 1 vote each
  • Platinum sponsors: 50 votes each
  • Gold sponsors: 15 votes each
  • Ruby sponsors: 5 votes each
  • Silver sponsors: 5 votes each

• What is the minimum number of votes you need to win?

  • At least 50% of our membership must vote in order for the election to be valid
  • Top 3 candidates with most votes will win

• How many seats are on the board, and how many are vacant?

  • There are 8 voting seats on the board, 6 are vacant, the other 2 were elected in 2023 and do not need to be re-elected at this time.

• How long does a director serve?

  • A term on the board is 3 years, unless the director leaves for any reasons.

• What platform will you use for the elections?

  • Helios.

• How are vacancies handled in the event that a director leaves before the end of their term?

  • If a seat is vacated less than three months before a planned election, the board may fill the vacancy by a majority vote, or may choose to leave the seat vacant.
  • If a seat is vacated more than three months before a planned election, the board must trigger an election to fill the seat or appoint someone to fill the seat.

• Are directors on the board compensated?

  • Board positions are not compensated positions.

• Is Director at the AlmaLinux OS Foundation a full-time position?

  • It is not a full-time position.

• How is the Chair of the board of directors elected?

  • The chair is one of the officers elected by the at the first meeting of a new board of directors, or as needed.

• Can two members of the board also work at the same company?

  • No.