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IREM Officers

IREM® Officers

IREM Officers direct the organization’s mission and activities as part of the IREM Board of Directors and with support from the IREM Headquarters team to ensure the organization’s continued growth, development, and progress towards our strategic goals. The IREM President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, Secretary/Treasurer Nominee, and the Immediate Past President serve as the IREM Leadership Team. 

Applications are now open for the 2027 IREM Secretary/Treasurer Nominee.

Things to know about the IREM Officer position

The first step on the path to becoming the IREM President is the Secretary/Treasurer Nominee position. IREM Officers must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a current CPM® in good standing
  • Served on IREM Executive Committee or IREM Board of Directors
  • Have been an active practitioner in real estate within the last five (5) years
  • Served in at least three (3) of the following capacities:
    • IREM Senior Vice President within the last five (5) years
    • IREM Regional Vice President or Country Vice President
    • Chair or Vice Chair of an IREM Committee, Advisory Board, Advisory Council, or other ad hoc group
    • IREM Chapter President or international equivalent
    • IREM Foundation Board of Directors
    • Officer or Chair or Vice Chair of a committee or board of  NAR or an NAR affiliate organization
    • Officer of other professional or trade association or non-profit organization

Desired qualifications for IREM Officers 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

To learn more about each IREM Officer position, click on the specific job description below:

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IREM Officer FAQs

  • What would be my commitment as an IREM Officer?

    Serving the Institute in this prestigious role requires a significant time commitment. We encourage you to review all Officer job descriptions to better understand the multi-year roles and responsibilities prior to applying.

    See the various IREM Officer job descriptions for each position in the section above.

  • Is a financial/legal/criminal background check required to serve as an IREM Officer?

    Yes. The application includes an IREM Authorization for Release of and Disclosure of Credit, Legal, and Criminal Background Reports. All applicants will be subject to a third-party review of their financial, legal, and criminal background and you will be required to provide the auditor a tri-merge credit report with a FICO score (Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax) or an international equivalent based on your country of residence.

    All of which will be reviewed only by the third-party auditor in totality, and verbally reported from the third-party auditor to the Nominating Committee any issues deemed as material for concern.

  • Who is eligible to apply for the IREM Officer position?

    You must be a CPM 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 applicants, including conducting virtual and in-person interviews. In-person interviews will be conducted in August, in Chicago, with expenses paid by IREM. You will receive more details about this process after submitting your application.

  • If selected by the Nominating Committee as the next Officer candidate, when would I be officially elected?

    The slate of IREM Officers, including the Secretary/Treasurer Nominee, is published in the January/February issue of JPM. The election of IREM Officers takes place during the annual Governing Council meeting. All Officers’ terms are one-year; terms begin January 1 through December 31. If nominated as the 2027 Secretary/Treasurer Nominee, you would be elected in the fall of 2026 as the 2027 Secretary/Treasurer.

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

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