Brief profiles for the candidates nominated for the terms beginning July 1, 1980, are presented on the following pages. Not included on the slate are John E. Flynn, immediate past president; Donald R. Marcue, who advances to president; Frank M. Coda, executive vice president; two officers who continue their unexpired terms: Glenn A. Baker, as vice president—technical & research, and Laurence J. Maloney, as vice president—administration & operations; four directors who continue their unexpired terms: James E. Jewell, Joseph B. Murdoch, Tony Novo, and Ralph Wolfram; and six regional vice presidents: Hugh A. MacDiarmid—Canadian, A. Calvin Avant— East Central, Leon C. Searle—Intermountain, Thomas M. Lemons—Northeastern, William J. Cobb—Southeastern, and John C. Mansur— Southwestern.