Vice President

Vice President (three-year term)

The current vice president’s duties include supporting the strategic objectives of the Society, as well as any other responsibilities assigned by the president. These responsibilities may vary from year to year. The STC Bylaws specify that the vice president automatically progresses to president, and then to immediate past president. Each of these offices has a one-year term, so the person who becomes our next vice president is making a total commitment to three years of service.

Candidates for vice president must be passionate about our industry; have in-depth knowledge of Society-level processes and practices; and be experienced in implementing large business, policy, or educational initiatives outside of STC. They must have extensive leadership experience, preferably in prior positions at the Society level, community level, or in other organizations; should be aware of STC’s accomplishments and problems; and should have good ideas about future actions needed in response to trends in the profession and the needs of our members.

Katherine Brown-Hoekstra

Candidate for Vice President

Kit Brown-Hoekstra is an experienced professional, STC Fellow, and small business owner with over 23 years of experience in technical communication. Her STC experience ranges from SIG manager and chapter president to international competitions manager, Society Nominating Committee, and Global Strategies Task Force co-chair, plus myriad other volunteer activities. As VP, Kit would use her experience and industry knowledge to help STC chart and navigate the best course forward and to promote the profession globally.

Paul Mueller

Candidate for Vice President

Paul Mueller has served in many leadership roles, from managing a team of 40 distributed around the world to owning his own consulting company. Paul's STC service includes a term on the Board and many other Society leadership positions, including STC Summit Conference Chair and Strategic Program Assessment Task Force Chair. Paul would like to use his business experience to strengthen the Society and deliver services in a cost-effective manner to support and shape future leaders.