NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network has nominated a slate of individuals for the Board of Directors. The NPA board of directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the member-owned international recruiting network. Each NPA director also owns and operates a member recruiting firm. As board members, directors establish NPA’s business plan, identify strategic priorities, develop an annual budget, and oversee network administration. Elections will be held during the NPA Annual Conference in March in San Antonio, Texas.
“NPA is a member-owned network and board leadership is a key part of our success as an organization,” said NPA president Dave Nerz. He added, “Over the years, our members have provided us with outstanding direction and support by electing board members with great insight, industry knowledge and business expertise. We are extremely pleased with the strong slate of 2009 nominees.”
Individuals nominated to the board of directors include the following:
Rick Corey, OpticsProfessionals, LLC, Penfield, NY, USA, was nominated for a one-year term as chairman-elect of the board. He is the current Secretary/Treasurer.
Kimberley Chesney, Prime Management Group Inc., London, ON, Canada, was nominated for a two-year term as Secretary/Treasurer. Kimberley is currently serving as a director.
Jason Elias, Elias Recruitment, Sydney, NSW, Australia, was nominated for a second two-year term serving as a director.
Cameron Gausby, KNG Technical Inc., Shanty Bay, ON, Canada, was nominated for a two-year term as a director.
Jeff McGraw, The Callos Companies, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, was nominated for a two-year term as a director.
Christine Sturgess, Orex Retail Search, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia, was nominated for a second two-year term serving as a director.
NPA Board members who were not up for re-election and who will continue to serve on the board include the following:
Manny Rao, Recruiting Services International/RSI, Cincinnati, OH – chairman
Steve Morris, Van/Grace Associates, Inc., Natick, MA – director
Traci Poole, Poole Professional Resources, Ltd., Columbus, OH – director
Laura Schmieder, Premier Placement, Allentown, PA – director
Nerissa Reyes, Avanti People Partnership, Manila, Philippines – director
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