2027 ECA Board Nomination Form

Board Election Process & Structure

The ECA’s Board of Directors is comprised of up to 16 directors, 1 director ex-officio (the chair of the board), and up to 4 appointed board members.  Directors represent the association's 4 classifications of membership: General Contractors (3), Trade Contractors (3), Manufacturers & Suppliers (3) and Architects & Engineers (2).  Directors are elected for 3-year terms.

 

ECA Board Members are volunteers that require 75-100 hours of personal commitment per year. This includes four quarterly board meetings, an annual 3-day board retreat, as well as board committee responsibilities.  

Nomination Eligibility Criteria

It is an expectation that firms nominate candidates with significant or senior leadership, authority, and oversight in their firm to be eligible to run for the board.



The 2027 Election

Board nominations will take place October 5-19, 2026, with results announced on November 20, 2026. 

 

We are required to elect 3 Directors for the 2027-2029 term:

  • 2 candidates to represent the Manufacturers & Suppliers classification

  • 1 candidate to represent the General Contractor classification

 

Election Timeline:

Board Nominations Open: Monday , October 5, 2026

Board Nominations Close:     Monday, October 19, 2026, 11:59 PM ABT


Board Elections Open:          Thursday, October 29 2026, 10:00 AM ABT

Board Elections Close:         Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:00 PM ABT


Results Announced:         Friday, November 20, 2026


The Election Process

The election will be administered by Simply Voting Inc., a third party that specializes in online voting.

 

The primary contact listed for each full-member firm will receive one ballot. The ballot will indicate the total number of open seats in each category – GCs, Trades, Manufacturers and Suppliers, Architects or Engineers. The ballot will include all voting opportunities for each category; each voting firm will be able to place one vote for each open seat.  Election results will be compiled upon closing.

 

It is important for associate members to understand that while they may participate in many aspects of the organization, they do not possess voting rights. In the event that an associate member is elected to a position, they will need to must transition prior to assuming board responsibilities in December must transition prior to assuming board responsibilities in December in order to gain those rights and allow them to vote on matters concerning the ECA Board. This ensures that all voting members have a commitment to the organization as full members.




Nomination Details

Each member firm is eligible to nominate a representative from their firm to stand for election by completing the nomination form.  

 

Each nominee must submit:

  1. A professional biography in WORD format; “.doc file”, no PDF’s (max. 250 words), outlining the nominee’s current position, industry experience, and any industry or community volunteer activities. This information will appear on the online ballot.

  1. A high-quality headshot photo for use on the ballot (JPEG or PNG format only)

  1. Nomination Form.  The email and phone contact details will not be included on the ballot.

 

Please submit the above items along with the nomination form by October 19, 2026, 11:59 PM ABT.



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NOMINATION FORM
We would like to nominate this employee as our candidate for the 2027 Board Election.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIER

As part of the nomination process, we require all nominees to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest may arise when a nominee has personal, professional, or financial interests that could improperly influence their decisions or actions related to the nomination. Please answer the following question:

Do you have any personal relationships, financial interests, affiliations, or any other circumstances that could be perceived as a conflict of interest in the context of this nomination?

Yes
No

Please review and check all boxes to confirm:

I understand that, if my firm is currently an associate member, we must transition to a full membership before I can assume Board responsibilities in December 2026.
I have no known conflicts of interest at this time.
I acknowledge that, if elected, I will act in accordance with the ECA Board of Directors Code of Conduct and Ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, acting honestly, and avoiding misuse of my position or information.
I agree to uphold the values of the ECA and represent the Association in a manner that is ethical, professional, and respectful of diverse perspectives.
I understand that my role as a Board Director requires a time commitment of approximately 75-100 hours annually, including board meetings, a 3-day retreat, and committee responsibilities.
I affirm that I hold a senior leadership position within my firm, with sufficient authority to represent it on the Board.

By clicking this box, I acknowledge that the information provided above is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have disclosed any potential conflicts of interest.

Upload a professional biography (WORD Format, DOCX & DOC ). A maximum of 250 words; outlining the nominee’s current position, industry experience, and any industry or community volunteer activities. This information will appear on the online ballot.

20MB max

Upload a high-quality headshot photo for use on the online ballot (JPG or PNG format only).  

20MB max