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The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is looking for individuals with strong leadership skills to fill the following positions:
- 1st Vice Chairman–2 year term (the individual elected to this position will be the “Chairman-elect” and shall automatically become Chairman of the Board at the completion of the incoming Chairman’s term).
- 2nd Vice Chairman–2 year term
- Director (1 position)–3 year term
Note: Amy Bircher (MMI Textiles Inc.) is the current 1st Vice Chairman and will automatically assume the duties of the Chairman of the IFAI Board this Nov.
In order to be considered, a candidate must 1) be employed by a voting member company in good standing; 2) submit verbal or written confirmation that he/she wishes to be considered for a specific position on a specific board; and, 3) complete an application form, returning it to IFAI, c/o Cherie Schmit, no later than June 21, 2021.
To obtain an application form, please contact Cherie Schmit by phone +1 651 225 6985 or email at cmschmit@ifai.com.
Each application received as a result of this notice will be reviewed by IFAI’s Leadership Development Committee and all candidates will be notified of whether or not they have been elected to a position prior to any notice that is sent to the membership.
IFAI’s Division Advisory Boards
All of IFAI’s volunteer leadership openings, including those within our divisions, are being announced at this time, as well. This is in an effort to highlight the range of opportunities available and to also encourage engagement in those areas. The divisions and all of IFAI’s business areas draw from the expertise and knowledge of our volunteer leaders to support IFAI’s mission and goals of the individual divisions. If you are interested in a position on one of the division boards listed below, please reach out to the IFAI Staff Contact listed to discuss the process and timeline for that division.
| IFAI Division Advanced Textile Products: 1 to 3 director positions Equipment Division: 1 to 3 director positions Military Division: 1 director position Narrow Fabrics Institute: 1 director position U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute: 2 director positions IFAI Staff Contact: Janelle Wells Buerkley Phone: +1 651 225 6948 Email: jwbuerkley@ifai.com |
IFAI Division Professional Awning Manufacturers Association: 3 director positions Fabric Graphics Association: 3 director positions Fabric Structures Association: 4 director positions Makers Division: 4 director positions Tarp Association: 2 director positions IFAI Canada: 2 director positions IFAI Staff Contact: Christine Gerard Phone: +1 651 225 6926 Email: cmgerard@ifai.com |
| IFAI Division Tent Rental Division: 1 director position IFAI Staff Contact: Jill Newman Phone: +1 651 225 6953 Email: jmnewman@ifai.com |
IFAI Division Marine Fabricators Association: 1 director position IFAI Staff Contact: Barbara Connett Phone: +1 651 225 6914 Email: bjconnett@ifai.com |
| Country Sector IFAI Japan–no open positions this year IFAI Staff Contact: Kikuko Tagawa Phone: +1 81 72 780 2803 Email: ifaijapan@ifai.com |
*Geosynthetic Materials Association: The GMA has an Executive Council that is made up of key players in the geosynthetics industry. If you have questions about GMA or wish to be on the GMA Executive Council, please contact Fred Chuck +1 651 225 6956 / fcchuck@ifai.com) for more information.