2022-2024 WTS International Board Nomination Form

Thank you for your interest to serve as a member on the WTS International Board of Directors. The general responsibilities include strategic planning, fiduciary, policy setting, legal, management, and yearly review of Chief Executive Officer. Our goal is to provide the WTS community with a diverse board that reflects those we serve. The following criteria must be met by each candidate applying for the Board: - Be a member of WTS in good standing. - Possess evidence of leadership, knowledge, and experience relevant to Board service. - Be able to travel to quarterly in-person Board meetings and participate in monthly virtual meetings. - Have time and interest to serve on a committee in addition to routine Board responsibilities. - Vice Chair must have served in another role on the WTSI Board in the past term or hold an equivalent position of leadership within the industry. - Senior level and board experience with established relationships in the industry, leadership in associations or other Boards of Directors with strong fiduciary responsibilities. - Ability, knowledge, and personal commitment to fulfill the requirements of service of a board member (commensurate with position on board), including demonstrated ability to develop resources and opportunities. - The WTSF Budget is established with the understanding that individual WTSI Board members are encouraged to contribute a minimum of $1,000 per year to WTSF. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Nominee Information

The WTSI Nominations Committee will determine a slate of nominees that best meet the needs of WTS. The committee will evaluate and interview potential candidates for their abilities, skills, qualities of leadership, and other attributes determined to be important to board service and effectiveness.

First + Last Name*

Employer*

Title*

Email*

Phone*

Mailing Address*

Position(s) of Interest

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Education and Other Credentials

Degree(s)

Certification(s)

School(s)

Year Graduated

WTS Information

Are you currently a WTS Member?*

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Year joined

WTS Platform & Goals

Recommended 200 words maximum per question

Interest in position on WTSI Board*

Why are you seeking a position on the WTS Board of Directors? (will be included on the ballot should you be selected for the slate)

WTS Leadership Involvement + Awards*

Describe your WTS leadership involvement by listing positions you may have held including board/officer, region council, or committee positions you have held. List any WTS awards you have received.

Professional Accomplishments & Special Skills*

Describe your major professional accomplishments and special skills you have demonstrated which will be useful to WTS. Examples include: Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Legal, and Information Technology

Mission Contributions*

What contributions would you make as a board member in supporting the WTS mission of “WTS attracts, sustains, connects, and advances women’s careers to strengthen the transportation industry?”

Leadership Qualities*

What specific leadership qualities and areas of knowledge do you have that relate directly to service on the WTSI board? (will be included on the ballot should you be selected for the slate)

Board Service*

List other boards including association and trade industry boards, that you are currently serving on or have served on in the past 10 years. Describe the role(s) you held. Let us know if you have fundraising experience and if you have interest in supporting this at WTS.

Commitment to E D + I*

WTS is committed to creating an inviting, safe, and supportive environment for people from diverse backgrounds. What activities, roles, or initiatives have you been involved in that showcase your commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion?

WTS Foundation

Foundation Service

The bylaws for the Foundation indicate that two elected members of the WTS International Board of Directors shall sit on the WTS Foundation Board. Select below, if you are interested in a seat on both boards.

Foundation Service Interest

Please provide a response about why you would like to serve on the Foundation Board.

Demographic Information

WTS is committed to building on the diversity of our Board Leadership. To track our progress in this area, we ask that you complete this confidential, demographic information. This is not required for the nomination and will not be used in the selection process.

Sector

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Race/Ethnicity

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Gender

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Age

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