NATA Presidential Candidates
The NATA Presidential Nominating Committee (PNC) has selected the two candidates who will advance in the election process. The final two candidates are David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, and Rob Marshall, LAT, ATC.
Voting will take place in July. Learn more about the presidential candidates and voting by following NATA’s social media channels, visiting the NATA Presidential Election webpage and reading NATA Now and NATA News.
David Gallegos
MA, ATC, Cert. MDT
Gallegos is the deputy CEO of Southwest Sport & Spine Center, Inc., a population health focused private practice serving southern New Mexico and West Texas. He has served the athletic training profession at the local, state, district and national levels, including as NATA vice president (2022–23) and District Seven director (2018–23). Gallegos is the founder of Just Change, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing advocacy in health care, education and social transformation, and the cofounder of Innovate AT, a value-based model for athletic trainers. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from New Mexico State University and holds advanced credentials from Cornell University, the University of Notre Dame and Thomas Jefferson University.
Rob Marshall
LAT, ATC
Marshall is a dedicated leader in athletic training with more than 30 years of experience in Columbus, Nebraska. He manages the athletic training program at Columbus Community Hospital, overseeing services for 10 high schools and a college, and directs the Columbus Fieldhouse, a 300,000-square-foot facility. Marshall has held numerous leadership roles, including NATA vice president (2023-25) and president of the Nebraska State Athletic Trainers' Association (2006-10). He has earned multiple awards, including induction into the NATA District Five Hall of Fame in 2020. His commitment to community service and professional development reflects his passion for advancing athletic training and supporting youth sports.
Save the Date: Virtual Town Halls
Leading up to the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia, members will also have opportunities to hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions during various virtual town hall events. Save the following virtual town hall times and dates, and check back soon for registration information:
- 3 p.m. CDT March 26
- 11 a.m. CDT April 14
- 3 p.m. CDT May 27
Members must fill out this form to submit questions. Questions selected by the moderator will be presented during the published town hall sessions. Similar or duplicate submissions may be consolidated. Questions may also be edited for clarity, length or relevance to the role of NATA president.
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