Duties of Board Positions
Detailed Board Positions Nominations for INFORMS Board of Directors Information Sheet
The INFORMS Board of Directors comprises 16 members: five officers, ten vice presidents, and the Executive Director (ex officio). Volunteer members of the INFORMS Board of Directors are appointed through a nominations and elections process.
The below are positions on the Board:
- President-Elect (3 year term – President-Elect, President and Past President)
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Vice President – Education
- Vice President – International Activities
- Vice President – Marketing, Communications & Outreach
- Vice President – Membership and Professional Recognition
- Vice President – Meetings
- Vice President – Practice
- Vice President – Publications
- Vice President – Technology Strategy
*The position of VP of Sections and Societies is filled through an election by the Subdivision Council.
It is INFORMS’ tradition to allow Vice Presidents who want to serve a second term and who are performing well to run unopposed. This provides INFORMS with continuity and stability.
Below is a brief overview of the Board’s positions. The time commitment below indicates activities in addition to the attendance at eight Board meetings per year. During months without Board meetings, there may be occasional discussions and votes. In addition, it is expected that each Board member attend the INFORMS Analytics Conference held in the Spring and the Annual Meeting which is held during the Fall.
Title and Term | Time Commitment | Brief Description of Responsibilities |
Candidates for the President-Elect position must be members in good standing. | ||
President-Elect
3 Years |
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As President-Elect: Serves on the Nominating Committee; As Past President serves as Chair, Nominating Committee. All three years:
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Treasurer
2 years |
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Secretary
2 years |
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VP of Education
2 years |
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VP International Activities |
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VP Marketing, Communications & Outreach |
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VP Membership and Professional Recognition
2 years |
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VP of Meetings
2 years |
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VP of Practice
2 years |
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VP of Publications
2 years |
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VP of Technology Strategy
2 years |
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INFORMS strives for a diverse and inclusive Board of Directors. This is reflected in INFORMS' Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
INFORMS values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the membership and profession it represents. To achieve this goal, INFORMS is committed to providing an environment that encourages and supports equal opportunity, free expression, freedom from discrimination, harassment and retaliation, full participation in all activities and leadership, and collaboration among people of different backgrounds.
Dates: Expressions of interest are due by January 17, 2025. Nominations received after that date may be considered. The Nominating Committee will report its nominations on or before March 1, 2025.
Questions: If you have any questions concerning the Board of Directors positions or the upcoming election process, please send a note to Grace Trent, Board Services Administrator, at [email protected]. If you have feedback about the process, please send to [email protected].