The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) announces Joel Cohen has been elected as the new National Executive Director (NED) of the ADG, replacing outgoing NED Chuck Parker. A full list of results from guild’s 2025 Spring Officer Elections can be found below.

“Congratulations to all the new and re-elected officers of the Art Directors Guild,” says ADG President Dina Lipton. “I look forward to working and collaborating with all our officers to help lead a united organization ready to move forward and proactively address the challenges facing our industry.”

Cohen previously served as the Associate National Executive Director of the ADG.

“I’m honored to have been elected, and thank you to my peers for your vote of confidence,” says Cohen. “This was something bigger than an election win. It’s about making our voices heard and taking a stand together for fair treatment, stronger protections, and a future where every member has a say in the decisions that shape our work and our lives. Creating the change we deserve isn’t something that happens overnight—it’s something we build together, day by day. The work ahead won’t be easy, but it’s necessary, and together, we will make it happen.

Andrew Stumme was elected to the Associate National Executive Director position.

The Art Directors Council (AD) elected Mark Worthington and Oana Miller as AD Board Members and Michael Allen Glover as the AD Council Chair. The Illustrators, Storyboard Artists and Matte Artists (IMA) council members chose Matthew Cunningham as their IMA Council Chair. Tim Croshaw continues in the role of Council Chair for the Set Designers and Model Makers (SDMM) Council. The Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists (STG) Council elected Sara Escamilla and Anastasia Sergeeva as STG Board Members, and named Sarah Gonzalez the STG Council Chair.

Each of the newly elected officers will serve a three-year term, from June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2028. For more information on the ADG, please visit www.adg.org.

National Executive Director: Joel Cohen

Associate National Executive Director: Andrew Stumme

AD Board Members: Mark Worthington, Oana Miller

AD Council Chair: Michael Allen Glover

AD Council Vice Chair: Susan Bolles

AD Council Secretary: Allison Lopes

AD Council Treasurer: Oana Miller

AD Council Members: Brad Ricker, Evan Rohde

IMA Council Chair: Matthew Cunningham

IMA Council Vice Chair: Tim Flattery

IMA Council Secretary: Sam Tung

IMA Council Treasurer: Andres Parada

IMA Council Members: Benton Jew, Jose Iturriaga

SDMM Council Chair: Tim Croshaw

SDMM Council Vice Chair: Katherine Sharpless

SDMM Council Secretary: Carol Bentley

SDMM Council Treasurer: Rick Nichol

SDMM Council Members: Cate Bangs, Adriana Dardas

STG Board Members: Sara Escamilla, Anastasia Sergeeva

STG Council Chair: Sarah Gonzalez

STG Council Vice Chair: TJ Searl

STG Council Secretary: Katie Wertz

STG Council Treasurer: Daniel Cox

STG Council Members: Johnny LeBlanc, Anastasia Sergeeva

Established in 1937, the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) represents 3,300 members who work throughout the world in film, television and theater as: Production Designers and Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists; Set Designers and Model Makers; Illustrators and Matte Artists. ADG 800’s ongoing activities include a Film Society screening series, the annual “Excellence in Production Design Awards” gala, a bimonthly craft magazine (PERSPECTIVE), figure drawing and other creative workshops, as well as extensive technology and craft training programs. For the Art Director Guild’s online directory and resources, please visit www.adg.org.