2027 ARMA Board of Directors Election
Your experience.
ARMA’s next chapter.
Help guide the future of ARMA and the records and information governance profession.
Explore board service and nominate yourself or a fellow member.
Nominations open November 9 · All candidate materials due December 10, 2026
2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Bring your perspective to the board.
ARMA’s Board of Directors helps set the association’s long-term direction, provides oversight, and establishes policies that support its mission and members.
Board service calls for strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to the association and the profession. Directors act in the best interests of ARMA and its membership while helping guide its future.
Understand the opportunity
Review the qualifications and responsibilities before beginning your nomination. Three Director positions are available, each serving a three-year term from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030.
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Nominate yourself or a fellow member.
01 / SELF-NOMINATION
Ready to serve?
Self-nominations are encouraged. Review the position qualifications, then email all required candidate materials and responses to the four candidate questions to Board.Affairs@armaintl.org by December 10, 2026.
Review Required Materials →02 / MEMBER NOMINATION
Know a strong candidate?
Email Board Affairs with the nominee’s name, phone number, and email address. ARMA will contact the nominee directly to confirm their nomination. The nominee must email all required candidate materials and responses to the four candidate questions by December 10, 2026.
Nominate a Member by Email →All nominations and required candidate materials must be emailed to Board.Affairs@armaintl.org by December 10, 2026. Nominating another member does not replace their submission of candidate materials. Late submissions will not be accepted.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2027 election dates
NOVEMBER 9, 2026
Nominations open
DECEMBER 10, 2026
Nominations & candidate materials due
JANUARY 15, 2027
Candidates announced & bios posted
JANUARY 20, 2027
Virtual Candidate Forum & voting opens
FEBRUARY 3, 2027
Voting closes
WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2027
Election results announced
Get to know the candidates
Return January 15 for candidate profiles. Forum access and voting instructions will be added as the election progresses.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Review before you apply
Election & Campaign Policy ↗ Board Qualifications & Responsibilities ↗ Conflict of Interest Statement ↗PREPARE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Your candidate materials checklist
Email the following materials to Board.Affairs@armaintl.org by December 10, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- ✓ Current résumé or LinkedIn profile
- ✓ Professional biography
- ✓ Professional headshot — not required, but strongly encouraged
- ✓ Statement explaining why you want to serve, how you meet the position qualifications, and the contributions you would bring to the board
- ✓ Responses to all four candidate questions
- ✓ Acknowledgement that your employer has been notified of the time commitment, if applicable — not for publication
All submitted materials, except employer acknowledgement, will be posted to the ARMA website before voting begins. Materials, including your headshot, may also be used by ARMA International if you are elected.
Email Your Candidate Materials →Candidate questions
Include responses to all four questions with your candidate materials.
View the four candidate questions
- What are the opportunities and challenges facing the association and the RIM and information governance professions?
- What do you think should be done to increase the influence of the organization and the Information Management profession globally?
- What do you think should be done to grow a sustainable volunteer structure?
- Provide an example of an initiative you have led that demonstrates your innovation and creativity.
KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
Board service, explained.
What is the time commitment?
Regular board meetings are held virtually each quarter and last three hours. One-hour informal meetings (Office Hours) take place in the months between to discuss upcoming items. An in-person board meeting is held immediately before the annual conference in the host city.
Responsibilities may also include task forces, email discussions, and representing ARMA at selected events. Officers—chair, vice chair, and treasurer—also participate in regularly scheduled leadership calls.
What qualifications do I need?
Review the ARMA International Board of Directors Position Qualifications and Responsibilities before beginning your nomination. The updated position description will be linked in the Reference Documents section when available.
Can I attend a board meeting before my term begins?
Elected candidates are invited, but not required, to attend the board’s spring quarterly meeting before their term begins. Relevant dates will be shared as soon as they are available.
Can I continue serving as a chapter or committee leader?
Candidates elected to the Board of Directors must resign from any chapter leadership or committee positions as of July 1, 2027.
Are board travel expenses covered?
Pre-approved travel, housing, and daily meal allowances are paid or reimbursed for board members traveling on ARMA business.
What about conflicts of interest?
Every board member is required to sign a conflict of interest statement and disclose actual or potential conflicts to the board. Members may be asked to take action because of a conflict. The statement is available in the Reference Documents section.
What happens after I submit?
Staff validates minimum candidate requirements on December 11, 2026. The Elections Committee completes candidate validation by January 11, 2027. Potential candidates will be notified of their status by January 13, including information about board commitments.
Candidate bios will be posted January 15. The Virtual Candidate Forum and voting begin January 20, and voting closes February 3, 2027.
Help shape ARMA’s future.
Start by exploring what you could bring to board service.
Questions about serving?
Contact Board Affairs for help with nominations, eligibility, and the election process.
Board.Affairs@armaintl.org