Industry Committee Member-at-Large Nominations

Nominations due Wednesday, July 15

NAGDCA is currently seeking nominations for the Industry Committee Member-at-Large position. The Industry Committee represents the perspectives of NAGDCA’s industry members, strengthens collaboration between industry and government stakeholders, and provides knowledge and expertise to create NAGDCA publications and educational resources. Participating on the committee offers a unique opportunity to use your skills to make an impact in the public sector defined contribution market.

Learn more about the committee’s purpose, composition, responsibilities, and expected time commitment below. The election will be held virtually, and the elected member will be announced prior to the Annual Conference.

Benefits:

  • The opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping NAGDCA’s resources, publications, and educational offerings for the public sector DC community
  • An advisory role in identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities affecting public sector defined contribution plans
  • Early insight into the challenges and developments impacting public sector DC plans
  • The opportunity to provide input on NAGDCA surveys, publications, and educational programs to ensure technical accuracy and real-world relevance
  • Collaboration with fellow volunteer leaders to exchange ideas, share expertise, and strengthen industry best practices

Eligibility:

  • Current industry member in good standing.
  • No company can have more than one representative serving on the committee.

Time Commitment:

  • Six year commitment – three years as member-at-large and then rotating through the officer positions of Secretary, Vice President, and President
  • Quarterly virtual meetings
  • Regular email correspondence
  • Time commitment increases as members cycle upward:
    • Vice President – serves as non-voting member on Executive Board
    • President – serves as voting member on the Executive Board

If you are interested in serving, please complete the nomination form below or reach out to Josh Spradling, NAGDCA Deputy Director, at jspradling@amrms.com with any questions. 

NAGDCA is committed to fostering an inclusive community. We value and encourage diverse perspectives and participation throughout all our activities and in the business of the Association.

NAGDCA Committee Charter

Title: Industry Committee

Strategic Goal: Streamline and modernize information for all members

Purpose: The Industry Committee represents the perspectives of NAGDCA’s industry members, strengthens collaboration between industry and government stakeholders, and provides knowledge and expertise to create NAGDCA publications and educational resources.

Composition:

  • Appointment of Members: Members of the committee will be elected by the industry membership via an electronic vote concluding no more than 30 days prior to the Annual Conference.
  • Terms: Members of the committee will serve a total of six years, beginning with a three-year term as member-at-large and then rotating through the officer positions of Secretary, Vice President, and President.
  • Appointment of Chair/Vice-Chair: The Chair will be the President of the Industry Committee. The Industry President will serve on the NAGDCA Board as a voting member. The Industry Vice President will serve on the NAGDCA Board as a non-voting member.
  • Mid-Term Vacancies: In the event the Industry President should resign or be unable to complete the term of office, the Industry Vice President shall succeed the Industry President. A vacancy in the offices of the Industry Vice President or Industry Secretary, created for any reason whatsoever (including succession to another office) may be filled by the Industry President, upon approval of the Industry Committee, first from among the other officers or the Member-at-Large positions, and then from among representative Industry Members. A vacancy in a Member-at-Large position may be filled by appointment by the Industry Committee from among representatives of Industry Members.
  • Company Representation: No company can have more than one representative on the Industry Committee. In the event a company gains two representatives on the Industry Committee due to a member’s change in jobs or through merger/acquisition of companies and neither member voluntarily resigns, the Executive Board will vote on which member will remain on the Industry Committee. The vacancy will be filled following the policy.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Industry Insight and Advisory Support: Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities affecting public sector defined contribution plans and provide periodic high-level insights and recommendations to the NAGDCA staff or Executive Board to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Resource & Education Input: Serve as a sounding board for NAGDCA resources, publications, surveys and/or certificate course, as requested. Provide feedback focused on technical accuracy, practical application, and alignment with current industry practices.
  • Content Creation: Author NAGDCA guides, publications, and/or certificate courses, either individually or in conjunction with other committee members or a topic-based task force.

Meetings: The committee will hold quarterly conference calls. NAGDCA staff will assist the President in developing meeting agenda and coordinating committee meetings/calls.

Minutes: NAGDCA staff will prepare and distribute meeting minutes to the committee.

Industry Committee Member-at-Large Nomination Form

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