- Lee Howard joins ARIN’s Board of Trustees alongside re-elected incumbents Hank Kilmer and Rob Seastrom.
- Alyssa Quinn secures a seat on the NRO Number Council representing the ARIN region.
What happened: ARIN confirms 2025 election results
The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has announced the results of its 2025 elections, held on 7 November 2025, confirming new and returning members across its key governing bodies. Lee Howard has been newly elected to the Board of Trustees, joining re-elected incumbents Hank Kilmer and Rob Seastrom, all of whom will serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2026. The Board also expressed its appreciation to outgoing candidates Christopher Holbert, James Lorimer, and Mark Thorpe for their engagement and contribution to ARIN’s governance process.
In the Advisory Council (AC) election, E. Marie Brierley secured a new seat, while Gerry George, Brian Jones, Gus Reese, and Alison Wood were re-elected for another three-year term. Meanwhile, Alyssa Quinn was elected to represent the ARIN region on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC), also beginning her three-year term in 2026.
ARIN extended its thanks to outgoing leaders, including former Board Chair Bill Sandiford, departing AC member Kendrick Knowles, and NRO NC member Nick Nugent, for their long-standing contributions to Internet governance and community policy development. The election, conducted entirely online between 30 October and 7 November, achieved quorum with participation from more than 5 percent of eligible General Members. All results were verified by President and CEO John Curran, Elections Officer Bill Sandiford, and General Counsel Michael Abejuela, ensuring full compliance with ARIN Bylaws and transparency in the process.
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Why it’s important
ARIN plays a crucial role in managing Internet number resources across North America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. Its elections determine the individuals responsible for guiding policy, maintaining operational transparency, and representing regional interests in the global Internet governance ecosystem.
The inclusion of experienced and new members across ARIN’s governance bodies ensures continuity while bringing fresh perspectives to the evolving challenges of Internet resource management.
These results reaffirm ARIN’s commitment to community-based decision-making, democratic accountability, and adherence to established governance standards — all vital principles for maintaining a stable, open, and secure Internet infrastructure.
