• Board of Directors Nominations 2026 - 2027

 

 

TO: Members of the Greater Madison Area (GMA) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 

FROM: Wanda Manning, SHRM-CP, President Elect and Nominations Committee Chair 

DATE: February 5, 2026

SUBJECT: Call for Nominations for 2026-2027 Board of Directors 
 
To submit your interest or recommend another member for a GMA SHRM Board of Directors position, click here to complete a short survey.

INTEREST SURVEY


As a valued member of GMA SHRM, your involvement in the selection of the Board of Directors is vital to our chapter's success. The Nominations Committee sincerely requests your help in identifying potential candidates for the Board. Your input is highly valued in shaping the future leadership of our chapter.

Board of Directors job descriptions can be viewed here and Board member expectations and benefits can be viewed here.
 
Nominations are being accepted for these 2026-2027 term Vice President and Director board positions:

  • Vice President, Programming 
    • Director of Professional Development Summits 
    • Director of Human Capital Conference
    • Director of SHRM Certification
  • Vice President, Membership
    • Director of Volunteer Engagement
    • Director of Retention and Recruitment 
  • Vice President, Communications 
    • Director of Media Relations  
    • Director of Government Affairs
  • Vice President, Finance
    • Director of Corporate Relations
    • Director of Compensation Surveys  
  • Vice President, Community Outreach
    • Director of College Relations
    • Director of Workforce Readiness
    • Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • President Elect 

The Nominations Committee will evaluate nominated candidates based on the following criteria:
  • Interest and Capacity: Assessing the nominee's interest and ability to fulfill the obligations of the position they are being considered for.
  • Experience: Reviewing the candidate's experience, as outlined in their survey responses. This includes evaluating leadership/management experience and any history of volunteering with GMA SHRM.
  • Interview Responses: Considering verbal responses to questions posed during the interview process to gauge communication skills and alignment with the chapter's objectives.
  • Alignment with Values: Evaluating the nominee's demonstrated support and alignment with GMA SHRM values.
  • Membership Status: Ensuring that candidates are GMA SHRM members in good standing.
  • Unique Qualifications: Taking into account any other considerations that indicate a candidate's unique qualifications and suitability for serving on the Board of Directors.


Self-nominations and recommendations are open now through Friday, February 10. 

The Nominating Committee will be recommending a "Slate of Candidates" to the membership. The committee will recommend one candidate per position to the membership. The elected candidates will take office on July 1, 2026. 

The Board of Directors is made up of 19 members. The current President will become the Past-President and current President-Elect will be named the 2026-2027 GMA SHRM President.
 
Serving on the Board is a highly rewarding experience with numerous benefits. I encourage anyone interested in playing a larger role in the future of GMA SHRM to consider applying. It's an opportunity to collaborate with a fantastic group of leaders, contributing to a meaningful mission.

Interested in volunteering, but not ready to make a commitment at the Board level? Additional volunteer opportunities are also available.

For more information contact:
Greater Madison Area SHRM
4075 Vilas Road
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
www.gmashrm.org
608-204-9814
chapteradmin@gmashrm.org