Notice of Open Nomination Period
For the Office of
2026 IMSA Director-at-large
(Two positions available)
Nominations will be accepted Jan. 12, 2026 through Feb. 13, 2026.
The IMSA Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the IMSA Board of Directors Director-at-large position which must be submitted no later than Feb. 13, 2026. All nominations should be submitted through the nomination form.
Two years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Duties, Qualifications and Responsibilities of the Office
Candidates shall be operational, public agency, life or retired members of IMSA in good standing.
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Who is eligible to nominate?
Operational, public agency, life and retired members are eligible to submit nominations. Check your online profile to find your membership type.
How do I nominate?
You can nominate a qualified person for Director-at-large by completing the following actions:
- Contact the candidate and receive his/her agreement to have his/her name and qualifications submitted as a nominee.
- Person nominating should fill out the nomination form.
Candidate Submittals
All candidates must submit the following to Laura Jeffcoat Sosa at ljsosa@imsasafety.org before the nomination deadline:
- A statement, signed by the candidate, affirming that they have the ability, time, resources and assistance necessary to properly perform the duties of an elected office of the Association, including the office of Director-at-large.
- A brief resume of their personal, professional and educational background.
- A letter from the candidate’s employer indicating level of support for this office.
- A statement or letter, signed by the Secretary of his/her Section, asserting that the Section, by vote of the Section Officers, approves and supports his/her candidacy.
2026 IMSA Board of Directors Director-at-large Nomination and Election Process Timeline
Jan. 12 – Nomination period opens.
Feb. 13 – Nominations close and qualification information due to Executive Director.
Week of Feb. 23 – Nominating Committee meets to review qualifications of candidates.
March 9– List of qualified candidates sent to Council of Delegates.
July 12 – Nominating Committee meets to review candidates and develop recommendations to be given to Council of Delegates.
July 13 – Council of Delegates meets, receives Nominating Committee recommendations and votes.
July 15 – Swearing in of Board of Directors at Forum & Expo.
For questions please contact the Executive Director Heidi Cramb at hcramb@imsasafety.org.
