Board of Directors

If you are interested in serving on the OABC board, our next election will be held in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Requirements for Board Members:

• Must be an authorized representative of a Premium, Corporate, or SME member company, or an individual member of the OABC.
• Must complete the nomination
• Must be present at OABC Election Night
• Attend quarterly OABC Board meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Respond promptly to emails regarding OABC initiatives.
• Work with the Executive Director to recruit new members to the OABC.
• Provide financial oversight and input, approve the annual budget.
• Actively participate in OABC events when possible, and other priorities of the organization.
• Be willing to chair a committee or sector-specific task force of the OABC.
• Show fiduciary responsibility, keeping in mind the interest of all OABC members and their greatest needs.
• Be an Ambassador of OABC, representing the organization to external stakeholders and even within the membership.

Benefits for Board Members

• May suggest special initiatives and events of the OABC
• Involvement in high-level planning of specific programs or events of the OABC
• Vote on high-level decisions to impact all OABC members
• Receive promotions and invitations to premium member events as well as complimentary tickets for other organizations’ events
• Build relationships with other Members of the Board and OABC leadership