In February 2026, the Freelance Musicians Association conducted its inaugural officer and board elections through secure online voting. We are proud to present the FMA’s first-ever slate of leaders, who were officially sworn into office during the general meeting on March 4.
President: Nate Omdal, Local 76-493 (Seattle, WA)
Vice President: Leni Kreienberg, Local 802 (New York, NY)
Secretary-Treasurer: Milton Salazar, Local 7 (Orange County, CA)
Executive Board Member-at-Large (Six)
Colin Dean, Locals 802 (New York, NY) and 1000 (Non-geographic)
Lisa Lemay, (Local 325 San Diego, CA)
Dakota Nicley, Local 3 (Indianapolis IN)
Gene Perla, Local 802 (New York, NY)
Elliott Ratliff, Local 60-471 (Pittsburgh, PA)
John Shipley, Local 368 (Reno, NV)