Chicago RIMS is accepting nominations for 3 open Director positions on our Board of Directors. This is a chance to help guide the chapter, drive strategic initiatives, and shape the future of the Chicago risk management community, while working alongside passionate professionals and growing your own network.

To nominate yourself, complete the short nomination form. Please read the eligibility and Board expectations below first. It helps to have these ready before you start:

• Your RIMS membership type and national membership status
• A brief bio (a few sentences on your role, background, and designations)
• Why you’re interested in serving, and any prior committee or board service
• The committees you might like to be involved with
• Your LinkedIn profile URL (optional)

Who Is Eligible?

Any Professional, Associate, or Retired member in good standing is eligible to be considered. You must be a national RIMS dues-paying member, or be prepared to become one if selected. Not sure which type of member you are? The definitions below come from the chapter bylaws.

Good to know:

• Under the bylaws, a majority of the Board must be Professional Members.
• Transitional Members (members between jobs) may not stand for election while in transitional status.

Board of Directors Expectations

Please read before submitting. The nomination form asks you to confirm that you agree to the expectations below, which come from Exhibit 2 of the Chicago RIMS Bylaws.

Strong candidates bring leadership potential, critical and strategic thinking, and a commitment to risk management. Directors:

• Represent the chapter positively and bring member needs and ideas to the Board
• Read agendas and background material, then provide input and vote at meetings
• Serve as liaison to one or more chapter committees and report on them to the Board
• Respond promptly to Board requests, keep chapter information confidential, and sign the Conflict of Interest form

Time commitment

What Happens Next?

Questions?

Reach out to Katie Rabs, ARM, Nominating and Governance Committee, at krabs@solventum.com. You can also read the full Chicago RIMS Bylaws, including Exhibit 1 (membership classes) and Exhibit 2 (Board member responsibilities).

This is your chance to help shape the future of risk management in Chicago. We look forward to seeing our community step up!