Do you know someone who would make a great leader for ISA? Nominations for the 2021 election are open through 1 March 2021. Submit a nomination today.
Position descriptions, desired experience and knowledge, and time commitments for each role are provided below.
- All nominations other than District Vice President are reviewed by the Nominating Committee
- Any ISA member may submit a nomination
- All eligible nominees are asked to submit a candidate packet
- The Nominating Committee reviews and evaluates candidate packets and may conduct interviews
- Nominations are also accepted by petition in accordance with ISA Bylaws
- The election is open in June to eligible voters
- District Vice Presidents nominations and elections are coordinated by the District Nominating Committee
- Any member of the District may recommend a candidate for District Vice President
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of each group are outlined in the Society's Manual of Organization and Procedures. Below is a list of attributes desired in all elected leaders. Also included are detailed descriptions of the responsibilities of each role. Before applying for a leadership role, please review the obligations and ensure that you are willing to and have the support from your employer and family to meet these commitments.
ISA Leadership Attributes
- A contagious passion for promoting the ISA brand and the automation profession
- Strong knowledge of ISA’s core competencies, products and services
- An interest in visioning the role ISA plays in the future of the automation community
- The desire to understand the diversity of ISA’s constituencies and a commitment to act in the overall interests of the Society
- An understanding of basic financial principles with the ability to exercise sound business judgments
- An innovative mindset and ability to engage and empower members in driving change to meet strategic objectives
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to develop and lead teams with a willingness to hold volunteers accountable
Position Descriptions
- President
- Treasurer
- Executive Board Member
- A&T Vice President
- Standards and Practices Vice President
- Image and Membership Department Vice President
- I&S Vice President
- Publications Department Vice President
- Professional Development Department Vice President
- Strategic Planning Vice President
2020 Society Election Results
Thank you to all nominees for their willingness to serve and all those who voted in the election.
- President-Elect Secretary (2022 President)
- Carlos Mandolesi
- Treasurer
- Scott Reynolds
- Executive Board Members: Geographic
- Rajesh Rathi
- Ashley Weckwerth
- Executive Board Member: Operational
- Jim Garrison
- Executive Board Members: Technical
- Ken Belteau
- Prabhu Soundarrajan
- A&T Vice President
- Edward Naranjo
- Image & Membership Vice President-Elect
- Jon DiPietro
- Standards & Practices Vice President-Elect
- David Lee
Voter turnout reached 9.43%. All leaders will begin their term on 1 January 2021.