From ea41b1813b6ccdee3e10798964e87b3a12ddd224 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: benny Vasquez Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:37:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] transparency: update board roster after the 2026 Cohort A election --- docs/Transparency.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Transparency.md b/docs/Transparency.md index 64783eb3c..f679399b2 100644 --- a/docs/Transparency.md +++ b/docs/Transparency.md @@ -10,20 +10,16 @@ The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is 501(c)(6) non-profit organization. It owns all as The goals of a Community-owned operating system needs to include transparency in all things. If you ever have a question, request, or need that isn't being satisfied through the available channels, you may always reach out to any member of the board for assistance. You may also write an email to [bod@almalinux.org](mailto:bod@almalinux.org) to reach the board. As of January 10th, 2023 the board has adopted a [Code of Ethics](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABs_XdwXLgpfAOXfNBw-_KoQuQofAORI/view?usp=share_link). -As of December 17, 2023, the foundation has a 9 board directors. +As of October 2026, the foundation has 8 board directors. - [benny Vasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyvasquez/) - benny is the current Chair of the board of AlmaLinux OS Foundation - [Jack Aboutboul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackaboutboul/) - Jack is a current Director at AlmaLinux and Program Manager at Microsoft Azure AOSI - [Simon Phipps]() - Simon is a current Director at AlmaLinux and former president of the Open Source Initiative -- [Jesse Asklund](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessejester/) - Jesse is a current Director at AlmaLinux and the CXO at WebPros - [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) - Daniel is a current Director at AlmaLinux and is the CEO of KnownHost, LLC (promoted from COO during the election window), a current AlmaLinux Gold Sponsor, serves on the AlmaLinux OS Foundation membership committee. - [Moshe Bar]() - Moshe is a current Director at AlmaLinux and is the CEO of CodeNotary, Inc., an AlmaLinux Gold Sponsor - [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) - Alex is a current Director at AlmaLinux, and a penguin herder at CERN -- [Jun Yoshida](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jun-yoshida-6b4b5a16/) - Jun is a current Director at AlmaLinux, and is the driving force behind MIRACLE LINUX - -Non-voting invited experts to the board - -- [David Snead](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsnead) - David is the current Legal Counsel at WebPros and acts in a general advisory role for the AlmaLinux OS Foundation board +- [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) - Muuhh is a current Director at AlmaLinux, and is an OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd., an AlmaLinux Platinum Sponsor +- [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) - Tristan is a current Director at AlmaLinux, a Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group, and leads the AlmaLinux Media and Entertainment SIG ## First board elections From 5f25827f130b8a6ccdb45672183e88131426993e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: benny Vasquez Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:43:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] elections: add 2026 results and link the announcement --- docs/foundation/elections/2026.md | 9 +++++++++ docs/foundation/elections/README.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md index c862dd26e..6cfba0422 100644 --- a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md +++ b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md @@ -4,6 +4,15 @@ title: "2026 (Cohort A)" # AlmaLinux Board of Directors Election 2026 - Cohort A +## Results + +The election is complete. Please join us in welcoming the two new Cohort A directors, whose terms run through 2030: + +- [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/), OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. +- [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/), Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group + +Read their introductions in the announcement: [Meet the New 2026 Board Members](https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-09-2026-election-winners/). + ## Process The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is running an election to fill 2 Cohort A seats on the Board of Directors. The election will start on September 14th, 2026. diff --git a/docs/foundation/elections/README.md b/docs/foundation/elections/README.md index c7bcf8891..4aa92beee 100644 --- a/docs/foundation/elections/README.md +++ b/docs/foundation/elections/README.md @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Information about the nominations and the election status are tracked on the ele | 2022 | [Election 2022](/foundation/elections/2022.html) | Complete | [First AlmaLinux Board Election Announces 7 New Seats](https://almalinux.org/blog/first-almalinux-board-election-announces-7-new-seats/) | | 2023 | [Election 2023](/foundation/elections/2023.html) | Complete | [Meet our two new board members!](https://almalinux.org/blog/2023-12-19-jun-and-alex-join-board/) | | 2025 | [Election 2025](/foundation/elections/2025.html) | Rescheduled - 2026 | [Election rescheduled for March 2026](https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-30-election-update/) (blog) | +| 2026 | [Election 2026](/foundation/elections/2026.html) | Complete | [Meet the New 2026 Board Members](https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-09-2026-election-winners/) | ## FAQ From 9870c06bf3ace5f54b2e3f91e420d5bea2ecef32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: benny Vasquez Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:46:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] elections: link the full 2026 results in AlmaLinux Accounts --- docs/foundation/elections/2026.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md index 6cfba0422..1e3483650 100644 --- a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md +++ b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md @@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ The election is complete. Please join us in welcoming the two new Cohort A direc Read their introductions in the announcement: [Meet the New 2026 Board Members](https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-09-2026-election-winners/). +You can see the full results on the [2026 election page in AlmaLinux Accounts](https://accounts.almalinux.org/elections/2/). + ## Process The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is running an election to fill 2 Cohort A seats on the Board of Directors. The election will start on September 14th, 2026. From 29cc15af24ea3ad93921d8bc392e0aa24c6d87f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: benny Vasquez Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:40:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] transparency: show the board as a table with terms and list every election Also notes on the 2026 election page that members can log in to see the full results. Prepared with AI assistance. --- docs/Transparency.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++------------ docs/foundation/elections/2026.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Transparency.md b/docs/Transparency.md index f679399b2..5777e5775 100644 --- a/docs/Transparency.md +++ b/docs/Transparency.md @@ -12,19 +12,27 @@ The goals of a Community-owned operating system needs to include transparency in As of October 2026, the foundation has 8 board directors. -- [benny Vasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyvasquez/) - benny is the current Chair of the board of AlmaLinux OS Foundation -- [Jack Aboutboul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackaboutboul/) - Jack is a current Director at AlmaLinux and Program Manager at Microsoft Azure AOSI -- [Simon Phipps]() - Simon is a current Director at AlmaLinux and former president of the Open Source Initiative -- [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) - Daniel is a current Director at AlmaLinux and is the CEO of KnownHost, LLC (promoted from COO during the election window), a current AlmaLinux Gold Sponsor, serves on the AlmaLinux OS Foundation membership committee. -- [Moshe Bar]() - Moshe is a current Director at AlmaLinux and is the CEO of CodeNotary, Inc., an AlmaLinux Gold Sponsor -- [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) - Alex is a current Director at AlmaLinux, and a penguin herder at CERN -- [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) - Muuhh is a current Director at AlmaLinux, and is an OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd., an AlmaLinux Platinum Sponsor -- [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) - Tristan is a current Director at AlmaLinux, a Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group, and leads the AlmaLinux Media and Entertainment SIG - -## First board elections - -- Sept 20, 2022 - [First AlmaLinux Board Election Announces 7 New Seats](https://almalinux.org/blog/first-almalinux-board-election-announces-7-new-seats/) -- Aug 9, 2022 - [First AlmaLinux Community Election Coming Soon!](https://almalinux.org/blog/first-almalinux-os-foundation-election/) +| Director | Board role | Affiliation | Elected | Term ends | +| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | --------- | +| [benny Vasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyvasquez/) | Chair | AlmaLinux OS Foundation | 2022 | 2029 | +| [Jack Aboutboul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackaboutboul/) | Director | Program Manager at Microsoft Azure AOSI | 2022 | 2027 | +| [Simon Phipps]() | Director | Former president of the Open Source Initiative | 2022 | 2027 | +| [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) | Director | CEO of KnownHost, LLC (Gold Sponsor); serves on the membership committee | 2022 | 2028 | +| [Moshe Bar]() | Director | CEO of CodeNotary, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) | 2022 | 2028 | +| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin herder at CERN | 2023 | 2029 | +| [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) | Director | OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Platinum Sponsor) | 2026 | 2030 | +| [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) | Director | Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group; leads the Media and Entertainment SIG | 2026 | 2030 | + +## Board elections + +Each election has its own page with the nominees, process, and results. The [Elections](/foundation/elections/) page explains how elections work. + +| Year | Election page | Results announcement | +| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| 2026 (Cohort A) | [Election 2026](/foundation/elections/2026.html) | [Meet the New 2026 Board Members](https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-09-2026-election-winners/) | +| 2025 | [Election 2025](/foundation/elections/2025.html) | No results: [AlmaLinux OS Foundation Election rescheduled for March 2026](https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-30-election-update/) | +| 2023 | [Election 2023](/foundation/elections/2023.html) | [Meet our two new board members!](https://almalinux.org/blog/2023-12-19-jun-and-alex-join-board/) | +| 2022 | [Election 2022](/foundation/elections/2022.html) | [First AlmaLinux Board Election Announces 7 New Seats](https://almalinux.org/blog/first-almalinux-board-election-announces-7-new-seats/) | ## The plans for the board diff --git a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md index 1e3483650..7a964eff4 100644 --- a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md +++ b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ The election is complete. Please join us in welcoming the two new Cohort A direc Read their introductions in the announcement: [Meet the New 2026 Board Members](https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-09-2026-election-winners/). -You can see the full results on the [2026 election page in AlmaLinux Accounts](https://accounts.almalinux.org/elections/2/). +Foundation members can log in to see the full results on the [2026 election page in AlmaLinux Accounts](https://accounts.almalinux.org/elections/2/). ## Process From a34a34da7a2d3e1aeff2a440e0108de6566567b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Iribarren Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 18:18:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] Apply batched suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Alex Iribarren --- docs/Transparency.md | 2 +- docs/foundation/elections/2026.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Transparency.md b/docs/Transparency.md index 5777e5775..cbdbe0502 100644 --- a/docs/Transparency.md +++ b/docs/Transparency.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ As of October 2026, the foundation has 8 board directors. | [Simon Phipps]() | Director | Former president of the Open Source Initiative | 2022 | 2027 | | [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) | Director | CEO of KnownHost, LLC (Gold Sponsor); serves on the membership committee | 2022 | 2028 | | [Moshe Bar]() | Director | CEO of CodeNotary, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) | 2022 | 2028 | -| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin herder at CERN | 2023 | 2029 | +| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor) | 2023 | 2029 | | [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) | Director | OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Platinum Sponsor) | 2026 | 2030 | | [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) | Director | Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group; leads the Media and Entertainment SIG | 2026 | 2030 | diff --git a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md index 7a964eff4..2abd7cde9 100644 --- a/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md +++ b/docs/foundation/elections/2026.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ The election is complete. Please join us in welcoming the two new Cohort A direc Read their introductions in the announcement: [Meet the New 2026 Board Members](https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-10-09-2026-election-winners/). -Foundation members can log in to see the full results on the [2026 election page in AlmaLinux Accounts](https://accounts.almalinux.org/elections/2/). +Foundation members can log in to see the full results and audit logs on the [2026 election page in AlmaLinux Accounts](https://accounts.almalinux.org/elections/2/). ## Process From ee46d35680fb8f556a26bfcb69199fd685d6c603 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "autofix-ci[bot]" <114827586+autofix-ci[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 16:19:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Apply Prettier format --- docs/Transparency.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Transparency.md b/docs/Transparency.md index cbdbe0502..8142767fb 100644 --- a/docs/Transparency.md +++ b/docs/Transparency.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ As of October 2026, the foundation has 8 board directors. | [Simon Phipps]() | Director | Former president of the Open Source Initiative | 2022 | 2027 | | [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) | Director | CEO of KnownHost, LLC (Gold Sponsor); serves on the membership committee | 2022 | 2028 | | [Moshe Bar]() | Director | CEO of CodeNotary, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) | 2022 | 2028 | -| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor) | 2023 | 2029 | +| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor) | 2023 | 2029 | | [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) | Director | OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Platinum Sponsor) | 2026 | 2030 | | [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) | Director | Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group; leads the Media and Entertainment SIG | 2026 | 2030 | From 0553976c1a6427e2c22c532e8443b9f26ce51a36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Iribarren Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 18:20:59 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] Apply suggestion from @alexiri --- docs/Transparency.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Transparency.md b/docs/Transparency.md index 8142767fb..fde65ed50 100644 --- a/docs/Transparency.md +++ b/docs/Transparency.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ As of October 2026, the foundation has 8 board directors. | [Simon Phipps]() | Director | Former president of the Open Source Initiative | 2022 | 2027 | | [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) | Director | CEO of KnownHost, LLC (Gold Sponsor); serves on the membership committee | 2022 | 2028 | | [Moshe Bar]() | Director | CEO of CodeNotary, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) | 2022 | 2028 | -| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor) | 2023 | 2029 | +| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor); leads the Atomic SIG | 2023 | 2029 | | [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) | Director | OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Platinum Sponsor) | 2026 | 2030 | | [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) | Director | Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group; leads the Media and Entertainment SIG | 2026 | 2030 | From 82c15ee79fa6070e2e82e19f66535e35a8e56337 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "autofix-ci[bot]" <114827586+autofix-ci[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 16:21:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] Apply Prettier format --- docs/Transparency.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Transparency.md b/docs/Transparency.md index fde65ed50..4f7c94013 100644 --- a/docs/Transparency.md +++ b/docs/Transparency.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ As of October 2026, the foundation has 8 board directors. | [Simon Phipps]() | Director | Former president of the Open Source Initiative | 2022 | 2027 | | [Daniel Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pearson-b2559b60/) | Director | CEO of KnownHost, LLC (Gold Sponsor); serves on the membership committee | 2022 | 2028 | | [Moshe Bar]() | Director | CEO of CodeNotary, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) | 2022 | 2028 | -| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor); leads the Atomic SIG | 2023 | 2029 | +| [Alex Iribarren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iribarren/) | Director | Penguin Herder and Cloud Spotter at CERN (Silver Sponsor); leads the Atomic SIG | 2023 | 2029 | | [Muuhh Ikeda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/munehiro-ikeda-a932a24/) | Director | OSS Evangelist at Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Platinum Sponsor) | 2026 | 2030 | | [Tristan Théroux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-th%C3%A9roux-b588065a/) | Director | Senior Systems and Network Administrator at Biron Health Group; leads the Media and Entertainment SIG | 2026 | 2030 |