The IMSA nominating committee is accepting nominations for the IMSA Board of Directors President-elect position, which must be submitted no later than Feb. 13, 2026.  All nominations shall be submitted through the nomination form.

Term of Office
The IMSA President-elect must be willing to serve three one-year terms.  One year as president-elect, one year as president, and one year as past president.

Duties, Qualifications and Responsibilities of the Office
Candidates for the office of president-elect shall have been an operational member, public agency, life member, or retired member in good standing for more than five (5) years, and have served as a Section Officer or IMSA Committee Chair or Representative.

Who is eligible to nominate?
Operational, public agency, life and retired members are eligible to make nominations. Check your online profile to find your membership type.

How do I nominate?
You can nominate a qualified person for the office of President-elect 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 by Feb. 13, 2026.

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 president-elect; and that to the best of their knowledge, should they be elected, their status as an operational member, public agency, life member, or retired member, as defined in the bylaws, shall continue through a term of any office to which they may be elected.
• 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.