2023-2024 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!

RVPs are a critical connection between IREM Headquarters and its chapters and among the chapters. To fulfill that role, you would provide ongoing monitoring, guidance, coaching, and support of the chapters in the region. In addition, you would need to attend the following each year of your two-year term:

• Chapter Leadership Retreat
• Global Summit (October)
• Regularly scheduled virtual meetings of the RVP Committee (year-round)
• 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

• 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 Global Summit are the responsibility of the RVP; however, many regions provide some funding from among the chapters for these expenses.

• Leverage knowledge and experience to represent and grow the IREM brand and membership; encourage chapters to activate brand value and consistency through messaging, member benefits and experiences; foster networking and connections to underscore value of membership; emphasize importance of HQ and chapters operating as one unified organization through all member touchpoints
• Assist chapters with advancing IREM’s strategic initiatives at the local level; reinforce chapter best practices and fundamentals of running a strong chapter; identify key chapter management areas requiring further assistance; communicate to HQ staff necessary consultative, administrative and resource support needed for direct follow-up to chapters  
• Direct chapters to identify an optimal selection of professional learning opportunities through a focused strategy that provides value to members and maximizes chapter ROI
• Encourage chapters to serve as a resource to seasoned industry professionals through every stage of their careers; emphasize importance of succession planning as a core chapter management component that ensures strong operations and long-term sustainability; inspire chapters to engage with every NextGen of real estate management professionals in innovative, relevant ways
• Serve as the conduit for fostering relationships and strengthening corporate and academic outreach efforts in the region to raise IREM’s presence within local real estate management communities; promote value of IREM® membership and credentials to corporations and academic institutions in collaboration with chapters

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.

The Chair of the Nominating Committee is IREM’s Immediate Past President. Serving on the committee is: IREM President, IREM President-Elect, and five other IREM Past Presidents. IREM’s Secretary/Treasurer sits on the committee as an observer.

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