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CLDA 2027 Call for Board of Directors Nominations

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Nominations are now being accepted for candidates wanting to be elected and serve on the Board. Serving on the Board of Directors of the association that represents your profession is an honor, responsibility and commitment that gives back to the industry while also allowing you to grow personally and professionally.

There are 14 elected members on your board, plus the Immediate Past President. A term on the CLDA Board of Directors runs for two years.

There are 5 seats open for election, 1 of which can be held by a Shipper or Affiliate Member all others must be held by Carrier Members.

CRITERIA
Each Nominee must meet the following criteria to serve on the Board:
  1. A nominee's company must be a current Carrier Member, Affiliate Partner Member, or Shipper Member of CLDA in good standing. (must renew for 2027 prior to election).
  2. Nominees must be dedicated to the best interests of the membership and contribute time to the association (several hours per month).
  3. Elected officers and Board members must help provide strategic foresight to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Association.
  4. The elected officers and Board members shall serve without compensation, and none shall accept remunerative employment by the Association.
Please click here for more information regarding expectations of CLDA Board members.

If nominating a colleague, please obtain prior approval from that individual before nominating them. Please note that self-nominations are allowed. Voting for candidates will take place electronically January 5 - January 21, 2027.

Please complete and submit a nomination form by December 2, 2026. The form must be completed in its entirety, including:

  1. A completed nomination form
  2. A short biographical paragraph of the nominee that is no more than 100 words in length
  3. A headshot and video recording of a candidate statement of no more than three minutes must be shared. (Videos can be sent as a file attachment to mwright@clda.org and will be posted on our public Youtube Page and shared on our LinkedIn and/or Instagram.

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The submitted items will be used as foundation for a nominee's candidacy. Contact CLDA with any questions about running for the Board.
Please be Advised - If elected you will be expected to attend the board meeting in person on Feb. 9, 2027 in Orlando ahead of FMF27.
1.I wish to nominate the following member for the CLDA Board of Directors:(Required.)
2.What category of membership is the nominee?(Required.)
3.Is this member currently in good standing? (please be advised candidates will need to renew their membership for 2027 by 12-31-26 to be included on the ballot)(Required.)
4.Please provide a biographical statement of no more than 100 words.(Required.)
5.Please upload your headshot. It will be used in your candidate profile.(Required.)
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6.Please include a link to you candidate video. Alternatively this can be emailed to mwright@clda.org
7.I place the above named individual into nomination and certify that I have read and understand the rules governing the process of nominations for the CLDA Board of Directors and have abided by these rules.(Required.)