DMLA Elections 2026-2028 Officers

Written By Leslie@dmla.org

DMLA is pleased to announce the newly elected Officers to our Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term. These leaders bring tremendous industry experience, fresh perspective, and a shared commitment to advancing the media production, distribution, and licensing ecosystem through advocacy, education, and connectivity.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all candidates who stepped forward to serve, and to the DMLA membership for its continued engagement and commitment to the organization.

Please join us in congratulating these leaders, who will help champion our industry’s interests over the next two years. As DMLA continues to evolve and expand its impact, we look forward to the guidance, collaboration, and vision they will bring in the years ahead.

2026 - 2028 DMLA Officers

  • President: Joe Naylor, ImageRights International

  • Vice President: Thomas Smith, Gado Images

  • Secretary: Mark Milstein, Microstock Solutions

  • Treasurer: Jonathan Wells, SIPA USA

  • Immediate Past President: Leslie Hughes, iSPY Technologies

Officers-at-Large:

  • Steve Jones, pocstock

  • Chris Daniels, izmocars

  • Candice Murray, Alamy

  • Alexandru Giboi, EANA


Committee Leadership Opportunities

The DMLA President appoints Committee Chairs, subject to approval by the Executive Board. These are non-voting Board positions and an excellent way to engage more deeply with the organization.

Current openings include:

  • Marketing Committee

  • Ethics & Grievances Committee

  • Nominations & Elections Committee

  • Finance Committee

If you or someone on your team would like to get involved, gain non-profit Board experience and help guide the future of DMLA, we encourage you to reach out to admin@dmla.org.

Why Participate

Serving on the DMLA Board is both a responsibility and a privilege. The Board plays a critical role in shaping industry advocacy, educational programming, and initiatives that support the evolving digital media ecosystem.

We encourage you to consider participating.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards, 

Leslie Hughes
Executive Director & Immediate Past President 

Leslie@dmla.org https://dmla.org
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