2026 GBU Life Board of Directors Election

July 13, 2026

We are pleased to present the candidates for the 2026 GBU Life Board of Directors election. An official ballot containing information about each candidate, as well as voting instructions, will be sent via mail on August 3, 2026. All mail-in and electronic ballots must be received by 5:00 P.M. on September 21, 2026. Election results will be tabulated and certified by an independent company and approved by the GBU Life Board of Directors by September 28, 2026.

The nominating committee recommends these four candidates: David E. Bevins, Christina E. MacKellar, Michael A. Plazony, and Enzo J. Santilli. Candidates Melissa M. Pepin and Daniel M. Pierce are also on the ballot for consideration.

There are four open seats on the GBU Life Board of Directors in this year’s election, and each adult member is entitled to cast one ballot for four candidates.

If you have questions regarding the election, please contact boardcandidates@gbu.org for assistance.


David E. Bevins (Incumbent)

District 999

Christina E. MacKellar (Incumbent)

District 999

Melissa M. Pepin

District 3000

Daniel M. Pierce

District 699

Michael A. Plazony

District 999

Enzo J. Santilli

District 684


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