Trevor Howard
President
IAWF leadership
Board of Directors
A working board of members from across the global wildland fire community, committed to a positive, empowering, inclusive, and innovative culture.
Officers
The 2026 board
Elected members serve three-year terms and carry the governance of the association.
Ciaran Nugent
Vice President
Sarah Harris
Secretary
Tamara Wall
Treasurer
Bob Bale
Board Member
Shawn Bethel
Board Member
Amy Cardinal Christianson
Board Member
Meg Dolman
Board Member
Scott Goodrick
Board Member
Kerryn Little
Board Member
Claire Lotter
Board Member
Tiago Oliveira
Board Member
Mika Peace
Board Member
Amber Lynn Scott
Board Member
David Shew
Board Member
Alistair Smith
Board Member
Vivien Thomson
Board Member
Staff
Association staff
Mikel Robinson
Executive Director
David Bruce
Program Manager
Serve the community
Applications are open for new board members
Two positions are available. Successful candidates begin their 3-year term on January 1, 2027, and may be invited to the November 2026 Board meeting. The application deadline is September 25, 2026.
Applicants must be an individual, volunteer/seasonal, or student member of IAWF in good standing. This is a working board: expect eleven conference calls a year, out-of-session business, and committee service. Skills in business strategy, financial management, board governance, risk management, and communication are highly encouraged.
Strategic plan
Four priorities through 2030
The IAWF Strategic Plan 2026–2030 is founded on four strategic priorities:
- Global Positioning and Influence
- Member Value, Attraction and Retention
- Financial Health and Sustainability
- Good Governance including ESG Factors
Questions
Talk to the association office
The Executive Director can answer questions about board service and governance.