Kurt Vorndran, chair of the board, is a legislative representative for the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).  Prior to his work at NTEU, Mr. Vorndran served as a lobbyist for several labor-oriented organizations, including the International Union of Electronic Workers, AFL-CIO (IUE), and the National Council of Senior Citizens.  He served as the president of the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club from 2000 to 2003 and an elected ANC Commissioner from 2001 to 2004. 

Mr. Vorndran received his bachelor's degree from the American University’s School of Government and Public Administration and has taken graduate courses at American and the University of the District of Columbia. He was confirmed by the District Council on December 6, 2005, and sworn in as the new chair of the board on January 12, 2006.  His term expires on January 12, 2008.