On February 20, 2012, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys announced the 2012-2014 Board Ballot. David L. McGuffey was among those chosen to serve on NAELA's Board of Directors. The entire announcement reads as follows:

NAELA Officers and Directors 2012-2014
In accordance with the Bylaws (Article IV, Section 7)  the NAELA Nominating Committee has selected Officers for 2012-2013 and Directors for 2012-2014. These individuals will assume office June 1.

The following individuals were named Officers:

• President: Gregory French, Cincinnati, OH
• President-Elect: Howie Krooks, Boca Raton, FL
• Vice President: Bradley Frigon, Englewood, CO
• Treasurer: Shirley Whitenack, Florham Park, NJ
• Secretary: Catherine Seal, Colorado Springs, CO
• Past President: Edwin M. Boyer, Sarasota, FL (by ascension)

The following Directors were offered and accepted a second two-year term:

• Robert Anderson, Marquette, MI
• H. Amos Goodall, State College, PA

The following candidates were offered and accepted a two-year term on the Board:

• Wendy Cappelletto, Chicago, IL
• Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek, Farmington Hills, MI
• David McGuffey, Dalton, GA
• Jennifer VanderVeen, Greenwood, IN