National Council on Problem Gambling Announces 2026 – 2027 Board of Directors Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. –

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to announce the results of its annual Board officer elections. 

The following individuals will serve as officers during the 2026 – 2027 term: 

• President: Derek Longmeier, Executive Director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio 

• Vice President: Christina Gray, Executive Director, Indiana Council on Problem Gambling 

• Secretary: Wiley Harwell, Executive Director, Oklahoma Council on Problem Gambling and Gaming 

• Treasurer: Amanda Quintana, Player Health Manager, Colorado Lottery 

Following the annual election in June, NCPG members voted to elect the following individuals to serve on the Board of Directors from 2025 to 2028: 

The complete 2026 – 2027 NCPG Board of Directors is as follows: 

• Jody Bechtold, Individuals Seat 

• Jamie Glick, Affiliates Seat 

• Christina Gray, Affiliates Seat 

• Diana Goode, Affiliates Seat 

• Wiley Harwell, Affiliates Seat 

• Derek Longmeier, Affiliates Seat 

• Lori Manson, Affiliates Seat 

• Jamie McKelvey, Organizational Seat 

• Amanda Quintana, Organizational Seat 

• Anne Rogers, Individuals Seat 

• Tana Russell, Affiliates Seat 

• Vena Schexnayder, Affiliates Seat 

• Richard Taylor, Organizational Seat 

• Brian Ward, Individuals Seat 

• Glenn Yamagata, Affiliates Seat 

NCPG’s Board of Directors provides strategic governance and fiduciary oversight to advance the organization’s mission of leading awareness and advocacy efforts to reduce gambling-related harm. Drawing on diverse expertise and perspectives, Board members help guide the organization’s priorities, strengthen its long-term impact, and ensure it remains responsive to the needs of its members. 

NCPG also wishes to recognize the invaluable service rendered by board members who have concluded their term of service: Mary Drexler, Maureen Greeley, Susan Sheridan Tucker, Marc Potenza, and Alison Wood.