The standing WISPA Board of Directors have evaluated the applications received, and are pleased to present the following candidates for the 2008 election. Candidates are listed alphabetically. Click on a candidate's name to read that candidate's answers submitted for the application form.
Understanding the role of the Board of Directors
The role of the WISPA Board of Directors is to set policies that will ensure that it fulfills its legal and professional responsibilities to members. The board sets the strategic direction and leadership tone for the organization.
The WISPA Board of Directors is comprised of seven (7) members. Each director shall serve for a term of one (1) year and until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until such director.s earlier death, resignation, incapacity to serve, or removal.
All paid WISPA members are eligible for board positions, however the majority of the board will be WISPA Principal Members.
The Nomination And Election Process
All WISPA members are eligible to run for a board position. Only Principal and Vendor members may vote for board positions. Only one vote per company is allowed. Instructions and credentials for voting will be sent to each member company via email prior to election. If you are a member company and do not receive voting credentials, it is your responsibility to request such information by contacting the Board (online or by phone at 1-618-244-6868) and requesting help getting your instructions and credentials for voting.
If you have a problem with how this process is being handled we strongly suggest you contact the Board immediately. If you feel the Board is unresponsive, contact WISPA legal counsel, Jeff Howard, at jgh (at) mvn.net or 1-618-242-6594.
Election Schedule
June 1, 2008 - Applications (submitted via this Web site) are due.
June 7, 2008 - Qualified nominees compiled and submitted to the standing Board of Directors. Nominee information made available via the WISPA Web site for member review.
June 23, 2008 - Balloting
June 24, 2008 - Close of balloting. Standing Board announces election results.
For information on the hurdle and preference criteria used to evaluate Board candidates, click here. Candidates must meet all hurdle criteria in order to become eligible candidates in this election.
To view the WISPA Bylaws that govern this election, click here.