Board Director Nominations

The IA Board Director nomination and election process is designed to ensure a fair, transparent and thoughtful selection of leaders who will advance the irrigation industry. The nomination period will close Friday, May 29. Please note: nominations must be submitted online via the link provided below for consideration.



Why serve on the IA Board of Directors

The irrigation industry is at a pivotal moment ... where water, agriculture, technology and policy are converging in new ways. 
Serving on the IA Board of Directors is an opportunity to help shape how our industry evolves … not just for today, but for the long term. 

Board members play a direct role in: 

  • Advancing a more professional, skilled and credentialed workforce 
  • Strengthening the industry’s voice in policy and public affairs 
  • Guiding innovation, standards and best practices 
  • Ensuring the IA delivers meaningful value to members and the broader industry 
This is an opportunity to contribute, influence and lead alongside peers who are committed to moving the industry forward. 

What a strong Board leader brings

What strong candidates bring

  • Strategic and enterprise thinking
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented engagement
  • Sound judgment, integrity and accountability
  • A commitment to advancing the industry as a whole

Who can be nominated

  • Individuals from a member company or organization in good standing can be nominated; the individual must be a voting member—regular, technical or organization.
  • Nominees must be willing and able to serve a three-year term beginning December 2026 upon the conclusion of the Irrigation Show and Education Week.
  • Self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome. For peer nominations, please review the process below, as there are questions that must be answered and confirmed by the nominee.

Selection process and timeline

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1. Call for nominations

The IA Board Director nomination period opened on Tuesday, March 31, and will close Friday, May 29.

2. Application submission (March–May)

All nominees must complete a standardized application, including write-in responses to 10–12 questions related to:

  • professional background and experience
  • leadership experience
  • alignment with industry priorities
  • interest in IA Board service
3. Eligibility review (June)

Submissions are reviewed by the IA to confirm eligibility and completeness.

4. Committee evaluation (July–August)

The Directors’ Nominating Committee evaluates all nominees using a structured rubric focused on:

  • leadership experience
  • leadership traits and collaboration
  • industry stewardship mindset
5. Finalist selection (July–August)

A group of finalists is selected based on qualifications, evaluation results and IA Board composition needs.

6. Interviews (July–August)

Finalists participate in structured interviews to further assess:

  • strategic thinking and judgment
  • ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • alignment with IA Board culture
7. Slate recommendation and approval (August)

The Directors’ Nominating Committee recommends a slate of candidates to the Board of Directors for final approval.

8. Member voting (September)

The approved slate of candidates is presented to the IA voting members via a formal ballot to confirm new Directors.

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