Reston Association Board Treasurer Resigned
The nonprofit is seeking applications for an at-large director seat following the immediate departure.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in People
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Matt Mullenix resigned from his role as treasurer of the Reston Association Board of Directors on October 8, 2026. The departure leaves one of the nine board seats vacant as the organization begins its appointment process.
Why it matters
The board must now fill a critical treasurer vacancy to maintain its oversight of organizational finances and general governance. The association is currently soliciting applications to maintain full representation across its nine-member governing body.
The board consists of nine total members, including four at-large directors, who oversee association governance. Following this resignation, the seat remains vacant until an interim director is appointed at the November 12 board meeting.
The players
Matt Mullenix
The former treasurer of the Reston Association who served on the board since his election in spring 2025.
Reston Association
A community-based nonprofit organization that manages infrastructure, services, and governance for residents in Reston.
The details
The Reston Association is currently accepting applications for the at-large director position from interested stakeholders. Applicants may submit their materials either online or in person at the organization’s headquarters located at 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. Following the November 6, 2026, application deadline, the remaining board members will convene to appoint an interim director to serve until the regularly scheduled election in April 2027.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: Matt Mullenix resigned from the board.
November 6, 2026: Application deadline for the vacant director seat.
November 12, 2026: Board meeting to appoint an interim director.
April 2027: Board election for the vacant seat.
Market Landscape
This vacancy follows established governance protocols defined by the Reston Association bylaws. The process mirrors standard nonprofit board cycles where midterm departures necessitate interim appointments until the next scheduled general election.
Stakeholders should track the November 12 appointment to ensure board continuity during upcoming budget cycles. Operators concerned with local governance should monitor the board election in April 2027 to assess the future composition of leadership.
The takeaway
Sudden departures on nonprofit boards often trigger accelerated recruitment windows that require immediate attention from interested candidates. Monitor the board's official meeting minutes after November 12 to identify the interim director and assess shifts in fiscal priorities.
What happens next
The association will accept applications for the at-large seat until November 6, 2026, followed by an appointment at the November 12, 2026 board meeting and a formal election in April 2027.
Further reading
For more updates on leadership changes in the community, see People.
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