Leadership - SPJST

Administration

One of the fundamental principles that distinguishes SPJST from other business forms is that the members – not outside investors – control the organization. Member control is exercised through elections of leaders on the local lodge, district, and state levels. A convention is held every four years. It is during the convention that SPJST By-Laws and proposed changes in the structure of the fraternal are considered. The next convention will be held in 2024.

SPJST By-Laws

The guidelines which describe how the business of SPJST is to be conducted is found in the by-laws. The services that members expect to receive from their Society are also set out in general terms in the by-laws.

Between conventions, it is the duty of the Supreme Lodge to oversee the administration of the business affairs of the Society in accordance with the by-laws. Copies of the by-laws may be obtained from delegates to the preceding SPJST convention or your local lodge president. Copies are available to members by clicking here and through the SPJST Home Office.

While members “own” and control SPJST, responsibility for making sure things run smoothly is delegated to an 11-member body, democratically elected at our quadrennial conventions. This group is collectively referred to as the SPJST Executive Committee and consists of five officers and seven district directors.

Executive Committee

President/Chief Executive Officer Brian Vanicek, FIC

Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty

Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska, FIC

Controller Roy Vajdak

Vice President of Communication Melanie Zavodny

District Directors

District One Director/Vice Chair Donnie Victorick, FIC, CFFM

District Two Director Jesse Pospisil

District Three Director/Chair John Engelke

District Four Director Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM

District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, FIC

District Six Director Annie Vahalik

District Seven Director Regina House

SPJST Governance Committee

The quadrennial convention elects the Governance Committee. The committee has the authorization to deliberate and make recommendations between conventions.