The Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA) in the U.S. has elected new officers as it gears up for its 32nd annual international pool championships. Dave Hawkins takes over from Mike Fowler as president. VPs are Tom Elum, Judy Mehle, and Ed Borgia, while Marshall Kohtz is a director at large, Stefan Reichert from Germany’s NSM is manufacturer director, and Dave Courington is secretary.