RIA Board Nomination Form

×Submit the following board nomination application no later than Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm EDT. If you have questions, please contact Kristy Cohen at kcohen@restorationindustry.org.

IMPORTANT: You must click the "save draft" button at the bottom of the form in order to save a draft submission and come back to it later.

We appreciate your interest in serving on the RIA Board of Directors. Candidates with the following qualifications and desired skills and experience will be considered:

Minimum Qualifications

Must be an RIA member in good standing for at least one (1) year
Have the ability to defray travel and other expenses necessary for attending meetings*
Have the ability to attend Board meetings and conference calls
Must complete all application requirements
Ideally have experience supporting the RIA

*Non-owners must provide written approval for participation by the current business owner.

Important: Please note that per the RIA bylaws only one representative per organization can serve on the RIA Board of Directors at the same time.

Desired Skills & Experience

Engaged in the restoration and/or reconstruction industry
Demonstrated engagement with and commitment to the RIA through active participation including volunteering on an RIA committee or task force and/or assisting with or participation in RIA networking events or conferences
Demonstrated support of the RIA’s mission and initiatives
Ability to leverage connections and resources to help the RIA advance its strategic plan goals
Proven leadership ability

Expectations of RIA Board of Directors

Act in the best interests of the RIA and its members
Serve as an ambassador for the RIA and enhance the RIA’s public standing
Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in four board meetings per year (virtual and in-person**). Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
**Individuals elected to the RIA Board of Directors are expected to attend the 2025 Convention
Participate in or lead a RIA committee and/or task force group as necessary
Adhere to and uphold RIA bylaws, articles of incorporation, policies and ethical norms
Provide fiduciary and strategic oversight of the association
Refrain from actions that may constitute an actual, apparent, or potential conflict of interest with the mission and activities of RIA, and disclose any such conflicts of interest, and any business, financial, personal, and organizational interests and affiliations that are or could be construed to be a conflict of interest

First & Last Name

Company

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Company Website

Description of Company (2 paragraphs maximum)

Years in Business

Years Company has been an RIA member

Number of Years Applicant has Worked in the Restoration Industry

I am a member in good standing for at least one year.

I have the ability to defray travel and expenses for attending meetings.

I have the ability to attend board meetings and conference calls.

I am the owner of my own company.

(For non-owners only) I have approval for participation from the owner of my company.

Education, Degrees, Licenses, Certifications and Advanced Training

Bullet list of college degree(s) and any related business training or education

RIA certification(s) currently held

WLS

FLS

CLS

ERS

Other…

Other industry licenses or certifications currently held

In what ways have you demonstrated engagement with and commitment to the RIA? (2 paragraphs maximum)

Examples may include volunteering on a committee or task force, assisting with or participating in an RIA event or convention, contributions to RIA technical documents and publications, etc.

Attendance at RIA Conventions

Please list conventions attended.

In what ways do you support the RIA's mission and initiatives? (2 paragraphs maximum)

If elected to serve, what would be your goals and priorities related to the RIA's strategic pillars: Sustainability, Advocacy, Membership Growth & Engagement and Elevating the Industry? (4 paragraphs maximum)

Describe what, if any, leadership roles you have held with other boards, committees or organizations. (2 paragraphs maximum)

Disclose below any actual or potential conflicts of interest you may have, along with any business, financial, personal, and organizational interests and affiliations that could be construed to be a conflict of interest with the RIA.

Provide a brief biographical statement that can be shared with RIA members and listed on the election ballot if you are approved for the slate of candidates. The statement must be 200 words or less and must include your name and credentials as they should be listed on the ballot.

Provide a headshot that can be shared with RIA members and displayed on the election ballot if you are approved for the slate of candidates.

One file only.
38 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.

Verification

I hereby affirm the information contained herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding, and in conformance with the Nomination Guidelines. I agree to provide additional information if requested by the RIA Nominating Committee. Sign below.

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