About SnapBallot: DIY Online Voting for Member Organizations
SnapBallot was created by Survey & Ballot Systems, a trusted leader in election services, to bring decades of expertise to a new generation of organizations. Built for HOAs, unions, food co-ops, associations, faith groups, and other member-driven organizations, SnapBallot is a streamlined, do-it-yourself online voting platform designed to meet the needs of teams that value speed, simplicity, and security.
We understand the challenges that smaller organizations often face while running elections—tight timelines, limited resources, and a need for transparency. SnapBallot is designed to solve those challenges with a clean, intuitive interface, secure voting technology, and an expert team behind the scenes.
A Platform Your Team Can Trust
Every election benefits from anonymous voting, but some demand it. When members know each other personally or when a vote touches on sensitive topics, privacy makes participation feel safe.
Our Mission
At SnapBallot, our mission is to make secure online voting simple, affordable, and accessible for organizations that want to run their own elections. We strive to support democratic participation in organizations by delivering secure, user-friendly voting tools that build trust, increase turnout, and simplify the election process.
Our core values include:
Simplicity
Elections should be easy to set up, manage, and participate in.
Integrity
Elections and results should be secure, accurate, and trustworthy.
Transparency
Pricing, processes, participation, and results shouldn’t feel mysterious.
Empowerment
Organizations should have the tools and confidence to manage elections themselves.
Our Story
Jon Westerhaus founded Survey & Ballot Systems in 1990 to help organizations manage their data collection and voting needs. His brother, Peter Westerhaus, joined the company six months later. Today, the next generation of the family, Pete and David Westerhaus, lead SBS as CEO and President, respectively.
In May 2026, SBS launched SnapBallot, bringing that same election expertise to a cloud-based self-service platform built for member-driven organizations.
Meet the Team
SnapBallot is powered by a team of election professionals, software engineers, and project managers who believe that every vote should count and every voter should have a simple, secure way to participate. With decades of combined experience in election administration and technology, our team is committed to making democratic participation easier for everyone.
Our Leadership
Pete J. Westerhaus
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pete Westerhaus joined Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) in 2019 and now serves as the CEO. Prior to joining SBS, Pete worked as an investment banker, where he helped facilitate equity capital market transactions and M&A advisory services. In his current role, Pete oversees SBS’ sales and marketing initiatives. Pete is passionate about using technology to simplify processes and solve complex problems. Pete holds a B.S in Finance from the University of Minnesota–Carlson School of Management, where he was also a linebacker on the Gopher football team.
Tina Fehr
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Tina joined the SBS team in early 2024 as a Marketing Specialist. Her passion for marketing, communications, product management, and customer service comes from a diverse background in health and wellness. She has played an active role in the development of SnapBallot, helping test and refine the platform to create a better experience for users. She also develops videos, articles, and other resources for the SnapBallot Knowledge Base, giving users the guidance they need to confidently set up and run their elections with ease.
Dave Westerhaus
PRESIDENT
David Westerhaus joined SBS in 2019 and now serves as the President. David has a Bachelor of Arts in Global Business Leadership from Saint John’s University. Prior to joining SBS, David worked in IT Project Management at CHS Inc., where he gained experience managing complex, technical projects focused on Information Security. In his role at SBS, David is focused on leveraging technology and automation to enhance operational efficiency and information security. He enjoys working with the Operations team to continuously improve SBS’ customer satisfaction and deliver the highest-quality service.
Hannah Seeley
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Hannah joined SBS in June 2022 and currently serves as Communications Manager. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Hannah helps shape the voice of SBS and SnapBallot through content creation, brand management, digital marketing, and client communications. Her work includes developing educational election resources, managing internal and external communications, and producing the SBS newsletter, The Ballot Box.
Tony Hoff
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Tony joined SBS in 2011 and serves as Marketing Director, leading company communications, branding, and product strategy. He holds a B.S. in Sales and Marketing from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. In his role, Tony has overseen major initiatives including the successful launch and ongoing growth of SnapBallot, SBS’ modern digital voting platform. He is responsible for positioning the company's products and insights in the market and ensuring SBS remains a trusted, leading source of governance best-practice education and solutions for member-based organizations.
Ready to See How SnapBallot Can Help Your Team?
SnapBallot strives to help teams like yours run elections that are fair, fast, and built for today’s digital world.
Phone: 800-974-8099 | Email: sales@snapballot.app | HQ: 7653 Anagram Dr, STE 101, Eden Prairie, MN 55344