2026 COCHMM Board Nominations

COCHMM Needs Your Help!

Lead Our Chapter and Advance the Profession

The COCHMM Board of Directors invites you to submit a nomination for yourself or another qualified Professional Member to serve a two-year term on the COCHMM Board of Directors or a three-year term as an At-Large Director, beginning January 2026.

Serving on the Board is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional network, and influence the future of COCHMM and the broader EHS&S community in Central Ohio.

Nominations are due by November 30, 2025.
Submit your nomination to info@cochmm.org.

Nomination Process

To nominate yourself or someone else, please provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Confirmation that the nominee has been contacted and is willing and able to serve

Nominees will be sent a Candidate Information Form and additional materials to complete and return to the Board.

The Board will review all submissions and prepare a slate of candidates to be voted on by COCHMM members in November 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@cochmm.org.

Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must:

  • Be a Professional Member in good standing with COCHMM.

Desired Competencies

The Leadership Committee is seeking candidates who bring one or more of the following competencies to the Board:

  • Leadership Development
    Experience in coaching, mentoring, or leading professional development efforts for teams or organizations.

  • Strategic Planning and Change Management
    Ability to help shape and implement strategic goals, facilitate organizational change, and engage stakeholders effectively.

  • Effective Networking
    Strong ability to build and leverage relationships to expand membership, identify sponsors, and raise visibility for COCHMM and its mission.

  • Industry Knowledge
    A well-rounded understanding of hazardous materials management and the EHS&S field.

Board Selection Process

COCHMM follows a four-step, bylaws-driven process:

  1. Call for Nominations Issued – Members are invited to nominate qualified candidates.

  2. Candidate Forms Reviewed – The Board evaluates all submitted materials and selects a proposed slate of up to nine nominees.

  3. Membership Notification & Floor Nominations – The proposed slate is shared with members, who are given 30 days to submit additional nominations from the floor.

  4. Election & Announcement – If additional qualified nominees are received, an election will be held. The final 2026 Board will be announced afterward.

Participation in all COCHMM board meetings and functions is expected. Meetings are typically held quarterly via videoconference, with at least one in-person meeting held each year.

Let’s shape the future of COCHMM together—nominate yourself or a colleague today!