Regional Vice President

Referred to by many who have served as “the best job in IREM”, serving as an RVP is a unique leadership opportunity and a privilege to support and represent the chapters within a region. You will professionally and personally benefit by:

• Developing your leadership skills
• Expanding your network of industry contacts
• Increasing your visibility within IREM and the real estate management profession
• Identifying and mentoring the next generation of IREM leaders
• Collaborating with your peers from around the country
• Supporting the growth of IREM
• Having fun!

• Attend and actively participate on all virtual meetings scheduled throughout the year for the Regional Vice President Committee
• Attend the IREM Global Summit (fall).
• Attend and participate in the annual Chapter Leadership Retreat
• Conduct at least one visit annually to each chapter within the region

In addition, RVPs serve as ex-officio members on:

• The RVP Committee, comprised of 13 RVPs, the IREM President-Elect who serves as Chair, and a Vice Chair
• Governing Council

RVPs serve a 2-year, staggered term. Terms begin January 1 and end December 31.

• Funding for chapter visits – transportation and lodging (up to two visits per year, per chapter as necessary).
• Registration for the Chapter Leadership Retreat; lodging and travel expenses are the responsibility of the RVP.
• Registration, lodging, and travel for the IREM Global Summit are the responsibility of the RVP; however, many regions provide some funding from among the chapters for these expenses.

• All interested members must submit an application by the deadline; late applications will not be accepted.
• At the IREM Global Summit, the Nominating Committee reviews all applications, supporting resumes, assessments, and regional evaluations and chooses a nominee for each region.
• Within 4-6 weeks after the Summit, you will receive a communication from the Nominating Committee Chair.
• If you are chosen as the nominee, you will be officially announced in next year’s March/April issue of JPM and recognized at the annual Chapter Leadership Retreat.
• RVP elections take place during Governing Council – the term begins January 1.

The Nominating Committee considers several factors when selecting RVP nominees, only one of which is chapter representation; however, chapter representation is not the deciding factor. The best candidate overall is selected, regardless of their chapter.

The Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting and putting forth the slate of RVP nominees for election by the Governing Council. Current RVPs are asked to submit a Regional Evaluation (i.e., current strengths and weaknesses of the region), as well as an RVP Applicant Assessment for each RVP applicant based on their knowledge of and experiences with the applicants. These assessments are additional data points for the Nominating Committee as part of their review and selection process.

The current RVP does not provide “approval” for any applicant to move forward nor do they make the selection. As part of the RVP application process, you are encouraged to reach out to the current RVP to learn more about the position. Likewise, since the current RVPs are asked to complete an RVP Applicant Assessment for each applicant, it’s appropriate and encouraged that there are conversations between the two.