Lindsey Forson, Executive Director
lforson@nass.org
Lindsey Forson is the Executive Director of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). In this role, she leads the association’s staff and oversees the execution of its mission. She works closely with Secretaries of State and their staff to foster collaboration and facilitate a robust exchange of ideas across the states. She also cultivates strategic relationships with external organizations and key stakeholders to strengthen the association and support its members. Lindsey has served in various roles for NASS since 2018.
Lindsey earned her Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy from Auburn University, where her research focused on federalism, intergovernmental relations, election administration, and cybersecurity. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on US election administration and security at Auburn University. She also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from ASAE which focuses on excellence in association leadership.
Leslie Reynolds, Senior Advisor
reynolds@nass.org
Leslie Reynolds is the Senior Advisor to the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), where she provides strategic counsel on organizational governance, federal policy developments, and member initiatives. She transitioned to this role after more than two decades as Executive Director, a position she held from 2000 to 2026.
As Executive Director, Leslie oversaw the association’s operations, staff management, member communications, and stakeholder engagement. She led NASS’s federal legislative monitoring and policy work in election administration, cybersecurity, and business services, bringing expertise in congressional and intergovernmental relations.
Prior to joining NASS, Leslie served as Vice President of Membership and Administration for the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. She is a graduate of Purdue University.
Stacy Dodd, Chief Operating Officer
sdodd@nass.org
Stacy Dodd is the Chief Operating Officer for NASS. She has been with the association since 2008 and her duties include: day-to-day association operations, organizing events and conferences, negotiating contracts, maintaining association finances, sustaining the corporate affiliate program, maintaining the awards program and providing support to the NASS Executive Director.
Stacy brings a wealth of experience in customer service and organization from previous roles, including a Secretary of State's office. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
John Milhofer, Director of Research and Public Affairs
jmilhofer@nass.org
John Milhofer has been with NASS since 2008. As the Director of Research and Analysis, John helps lead efforts to inform and educate members and stakeholders on topics relevant to member offices. This includes assisting the Executive Director in identifying and monitoring policy issues and trends, researching state and federal laws and policies, and developing reports analyzing and summarizing key issues.
John has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University in St. Paul.
Brittany Hamilton, Communications & Special Projects Manager
bhamilton@nass.org
Brittany Hamilton is the NASS Communications and Special Projects Manager. She serves as the staff liaison for the International Relations Committee and staffs international delegations, assists the NASS Communications Director with social media, inquiries, and press, aids in conference preparation, and manages all special projects, as assigned by the NASS Executive Director.
Prior to joining NASS in September 2022, Brittany worked as the Editorial and Events Director for the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office for nearly eight years, and she worked as a writer and sub-editor for a local magazine company for almost two years. She graduated from Faulkner University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Spanish and is a member of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society and the Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Honor Society.
