In accordance with the Association By-laws, ARTICLE IV, Section 1, the Association hosted an Annual Meeting of the Members on June 24, 2026. This year, the meeting was held virtually via Zoom.
Two Directors, nominated by the Board upon recommendation by the Nominating and Governance Committee, were formally elected by the membership. Voting occurred during the Annual Meeting and also by proxy votes submitted prior to the election. The positions begin July 1, 2026. The slate of new Directors includes Karen Dougherty Buchholz and Kate Nelson.
During the Annual Meeting, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ CEO Mollie Marcoux Samaan provided an organizational update ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Watch a replay of the meeting on the .
Karen Dougherty Buchholz serves as a Strategic Advisor for Comcast Corporation after serving as Executive Vice President of Administration. In this role, Karen had a wide array of corporate responsibilities, including corporate real estate, facilities, aviation, corporate services and experiences, travel, and security. Karen served a more than 25-year tenure at Comcast and led many facets of the organization. She was the executive in charge of the development of the Comcast Technology Center (including the Four Seasons Philadelphia), a $1.5 billion, 60-story tower adjacent to Comcast’s corporate headquarters, the Comcast Center. Karen also previously the development of Comcast Center, a $750 million, 56-story tower. Not only is Karen a highly respected and accomplished member of the Philadelphia business community, she has a strong passion and connection to squash as a parent of a former junior player and a long-time supporter of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Read more about Karen .
Kate Nelson is a nationally recognized organizational change management expert, accomplished executive, and thought leader with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex transformations, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and build high-performing cultures. Not only does Kate bring a unique combination of strategic insight, governance experience, leadership development expertise, and a deep understanding of how organizations successfully adapt and thrive in periods of change, but she is also is a passionate squash parent who brings a unique Midwest perspective to our Board. Read more about Kate .
