2027 Call for Board Leaders

The MPI Potomac Chapter relies on the passion and dedication of you, our members, to lead us into the future. Through service on the MPI Potomac Board of Directors, you will have an incredible opportunity to expand your network, distinguish yourself from your peers, continue to develop leadership skills, and contribute to the ongoing success of the largest chapter with MPI. 

Deadline to submit is May 21, 2026

MPI Potomac is currently seeking candidates to serve in the following leadership positions for the 2027 MPI Potomac Board of Directors: 

• President-Elect (three-year commitment, with automatic succession to President in 2028 and Immediate Past President in 2029)

• Vice President of Communication (one year term)

• Vice President of Education (one year term)

• Vice President of Finance (one year term)

• Vice President of Membership (one year term)

• 7 Board Directors (one year term)

Benefits of board service include: 

• Enhancing the value of your membership while impacting the future of our chapter.

• Sharing your unique skills and industry experience while collaborating alongside key industry leaders.

• Expanding your knowledge of the intricacies of association management.

• Challenging yourself while building new and useful skills to expand your professional background.

• Gaining leadership experience in managing volunteers, budgets and projects.

• Meeting and networking with other chapter leaders throughout the world.

The Board of Directors is currently comprised of 16 chapter members (7 Executive Committee members and 9 Board Directors).

Nominations for all positions will be in accordance with MPI Potomac Bylaws. Any supplier or planner member in good standing is eligible for nomination and election to these positions. 

Please take a few minutes to review the  MPI Potomac Leadership Job Descriptions.

In order to be considered for board service you must submit a candidate interest form to be reviewed by the MPI Potomac Nominating & Governance Committee. Your application should include the skills and talents you can bring to the Board of Directors, any past involvement with MPI Potomac or other chapters, recognition of the time commitment involved in a leadership role on the board, and a declaration of your employer’s support. 

All applications must be submitted online. 

Please note: once you begin this online form, you must complete it in its entirety. You will NOT be able save your answers within the form. It is recommended that you review the Candidate Interest Form Questions and draft your answers in a Word document. Once you are ready to submit your application, you can copy and paste your answers into the form fields. 

Click Here to Download Word Version of the Candidate Interest Form Application.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Click on Button below for submission.

Please note that the Nominating & Governance Committee is requesting a resume to which will complete the application packet. Please send your headshot and resume to info@mpipotomac.org. 

In-person interviews will be conducted with all President-Elect nominees. The Nominating & Governance Committee will schedule phone interviews with all other candidates as well. The committee will recommend one candidate per position on a slate that will be presented to the membership July 1, 2025, and if no positions are contested, elected candidates will take office on January 1, 2026.

Deadline to submit is May 21, 2026