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Call for Board Nominations 2026-2027!
WVHIMA is seeking nominations for elected officers for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors!
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great nominee, read on for more details on each position and how you can submit your nomination today.
All nominees must be active WVHIMA members in good standing and are eligible to serve for the fiscal year July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
WVHIMA Board Nominations
The WVHIMA Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for fellow members and/or yourself as possible candidates for the WVHIMA Board positions for the next fiscal year July 1, 2026– June 30, 2027.
All nominees must be active WVHIMA members in good standing.
Nominations are open for the following positions.
- President-Elect — Serves a term of one year prior to becoming President, then continues to serve on the WVHIMA Board of Directors as President, and then Past-President for two years. A total commitment of four years. 1 member will be elected as President-Elect, and the second-place vote from the President-Elect ballots will become the Vice President for a 1-year tenure.
- Director — Serves a term of three years, and is responsible to observing and learning the operations of WVHIMA through updating the bylaws, policies and procedures, and familiarizing themselves with the committee and reporting structure of WVHIMA in preparation to be a candidate for President Elect upon completion of term, if desired. 1 member will be elected as Director.
Nominating Committee — Serves a term of one year as committee member to seek and solicit candidates for upcoming nomination and election. 2 members will be elected for nominating committee.
- Secretary — Serves a term of one year, and assists the President in scheduling board meetings, conference calls, and taking the business minutes at all executive and board meetings for that term. 1 member will be elected as secretary.
Click here to learn for more information on the duties and responsibilities of each officer position for the ballot.
This year’s committee members include: Christine Metheny (Chair, and Tammy Baker and Andi Lamb (as elected members).
Please feel free to reach out to the committee to nominate (including self-nomination) or answer any questions regarding the process for the candidates at Nominating@wvhima.org
Nominations can also be entered on WVHIMA.org under the “About Us” > “Call for Nominations” Tab or at the link within this email.
Nominations will be accepted now through February 20. Election will begin on Wednesday, April 1 and close on Thursday, April 30. Candidates will be notified of the election outcome after May 1.
Elected Officers will be honored during the WVHIMA Annual Convention on May 6-8, 2026, in Morgantown, WV.