IREM Board of Directors

About the IREM Board of Directors

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023-2024 IREM Board of Directors. Applications for the 2024-2025 IREM Board of Directors will open Spring 2023.

The IREM Board of Directors supervises and directs the operations of the Institute in accordance with the mission and purpose of the Institute and any policies set by the Governing Council. The Board of Directors composition includes the IREM Officers, Immediate Past President, IREM Foundation President, an IREM representative on NAR’s Executive Committee, twelve (12) directors, and the IREM CEO. An additional advisor may be appointed by the President to serve a one (1) year term as a non-voting member.

Things to know about the IREM Board of Directors

IREM Board of Directors must meet the following requirements:

Be a current CPM, ARM, or ACoM in good standing (8 of the 12 directors must be CPM members)
Have been an active practitioner in real estate within the last five years
Served in at least three of the following capacities:

IREM Senior Vice President within the last five years
IREM Regional Vice President or Country Vice President
IREM Executive Committee or IREM Board of Directors
IREM Committee, Advisory Board, Advisory Council, or other ad hoc group
IREM chapter president or international equivalent
Elected Governing Councillor
IREM Foundation Board Directors
Officer or member on a committee or board of NAR or an NAR affiliate organization
Officer or member on a committee or board of other professional or trade association or non-profit organization

Desired qualifications for IREM Board of Directors include:

Interpersonal skills: excellent communication skills; influencer; high EQ, inspirational
Personal skills: strategic/forward thinking; innovative and creative
Group skills: strong leadership; consensus builder; collaborative
Personal attributes: integrity; accountability; humility
Technical skills: expertise/understands real estate management industry; knowledge/understanding of IREM; understanding of governance fundamentals; global awareness/experience
Other technical experience varies by year based on strategic priorities
IREM Foundation contributor

Important documents:

FAQs

Is the IREM Board of Directors the same as the Executive Committee?
Effective January 1, 2022 (with execution beginning in spring 2021), the Executive Committee will became the IREM Board of Directors.
Is the application to serve as an IREM Director a new process?
All members interested in serving must submit an application.
What would be my commitment as a Director of the IREM Board of Directors?
Serving the Institute in this prestigious role requires a commitment of your talent and time. We encourage you to review the Board of Directors job description to better understand the role and responsibilities prior to applying.

IREM Board of Directors Job Description
Is a financial/legal/criminal background check required to serve as an IREM Director?
Currently, there is not a background check requirement to serve on the IREM Board.
Who is eligible to apply for the IREM Board of Directors?
You must be a CPM^®, ARM^®, or ACoM to apply.

There are additional required qualifications you must meet at the time of applying.

Those who do not meet the required qualifications should not apply.
What are the next steps after I submit my application?
The Nominating Committee vets all applications to ensure all qualifications are met before conducting interviews with the applicants. Virtual interviews will take place between June - August. You will receive more details about this process once the deadline for applications has lapsed
If selected by the Nominating Committee as a Director candidate, when would I be officially elected?
The slate of Directors is published at least 30 days in advance of the election, which takes place during the annual Governing Council meeting. All Board of Directors’ terms begin January 1.
If selected by the Nominating Committee as a Director candidate, when would I be officially elected?
The slate of Directors is published at least 30 days in advance of the election, which takes place during the annual Governing Council meeting. All Board of Directors’ terms begin January 1.

Questions? Contact IREM Headquarters at ivolunteer@irem.org or (800) 837-0706 ext.6094 or (312) 329-6094.