About ETA

2025 ETA Board of Directors
Call for Nominations

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 26.
Applications received after August 26 will not be considered.

ETA is seeking nominations of industry executives to serve on its Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to be a volunteer leader in the only national non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the payments industry. Directors are passionate about fostering industry growth and serve as ambassadors to advance ETA's mission.

The Electronic Transactions Association does not discriminate on any basis including race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

QUESTIONS

ALI FURLONG
Executive Office
847.254.2222
[email protected]

Understanding the Role of the Board

The Board sets the strategic direction and leadership tone for the organization. The ETA Board of Directors is comprised of 16 voting members, 10 elected as Board members, five who are Board members elected as Officers of the Association, and the Chief Executive Officer. The Board shall be comprised of representatives from the General Membership. Directors serve a two-year term beginning January 1 of each election year and may be elected for one additional term. Individuals elected in the 2024 process will serve from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026. The first board meeting will take place in February 2025.

Applicant Criteria

Candidates must meet all the Required Criteria to be eligible for service. Additionally, Preference Criteria defines the attributes that are desired of individuals who serve on the board. Although no person need satisfy all these criteria, qualified candidates will meet as many of the preference criteria as possible.

REQUIRED CRITERIA

Good Standing: Represents an ETA General Member company in good standing.
Senior Position: Holds a senior-level management position within that company (e.g., vice president, president, chief operating officer, chief executive officer, chair-person.
Industry Experience: Has a minimum of five to seven years of experience in the industry.
Compliant: Submits a candidate application that fully meets the requirements and expectations articulated in the form and allows the committee to adequately assess the individual’s eligibility for service.
Investment in the ETA: Commits to full participation in the ETA Board and their company’s investment in the ETA.

PREFERENCE CRITERIA

Involved: Has a demonstrated track record of involvement in ETA volunteer activities (e.g., service on committees, speaking, writing).
Roles and Responsibilities: Shows an understanding and appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors, as evidenced by membership in other boards, clubs, and associations.
Vested Interest: Demonstrates a vested interest in and support for the association’s activities, programs, and causes.
Industry Relations: Possesses connections in and to the greater industry (e.g., with payments and technology companies, a diverse cross-section of industry constituents).

EXPECTATIONS

Provide financial and other support to the ETA according to their organization’s ability through attendance at and sponsorship of ETA events, advertising in ETA publications, serving on and encouraging staff to serve on ETA committees, and actively identifying and helping secure potential sponsors and advertisers.
Provide in-kind contributions (research, education/training personnel and facilities, telemarketing services, etc.) to support ETA initiatives.
Reach out to corporate partners and other non-member colleagues, educating them about the benefits of ETA membership, referring, and actively recruiting them to membership.
Recruit at least three members per year during the individual’s term of service.
Take an active role in ETA initiatives and encourage similar behavior in others; respond promptly to requests for feedback; participate fully in association-sponsored activities (e.g., online discussion forums, letter-writing campaigns, annual meeting education sessions); and make active use of new services to promote and advance their long-term success.
Review materials prior to each board meeting, and come prepared to participate in discussions, ask questions, and make decisions.
Execute required visits to exhibitors at the ETA Annual Meeting, making them feel welcome and expressing the ETA’s appreciation for their participation.
Volunteer willingly for assignments, completing them thoroughly and on time.
When applicable, provide updates to the Board on the activities of the committees on which the individual serves.
Use personal skills and corporate capabilities available to help advance the ETA’s mission.

The Nomination Process

Annually, the incoming president appoints members to the ETA Nominating Committee in compliance with the requirements set forth in the organizational bylaws. The Committee is responsible for reviewing, vetting, and recommending to the Board, and to the membership, a slate of candidates to fill open positions on the Board of Directors. Board officers are nominated and elected by the current Board of Directors through a separate nominations process.

Applications for director positions are solicited through an open call to ETA General Members in good standing. The nominating committee assesses candidates through a review of written applications and interviews conducted by phone. Following the assessment process, the Committee selects the final candidates to be recommended as the proposed slate of directors for the coming year. The director slate is forwarded to the current Board of Directors for ratification; following approval, the slate is recommended to the membership for election.

All applicants are subject to this process. No exceptions or preference is given to any individual regarding prior service, affiliation, or relation.

As described above, qualified candidates will be interviewed by the nominating committee by phone. If selected for an interview, Ali Furlong will contact you on September 4th to schedule your 20-minute interview. Participation in requested interviews is mandatory. Please reserve September 10th from 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern for the candidate interview.

The Election Process

In compliance with the ETA bylaws, the election will be conducted by electronic ballot. The designated voting representative from each General Member company in good standing is eligible to vote. The election of directors is determined by the majority vote of the membership. Candidates will be notified following verification of the election outcome. Election results will be announced, and the new slate of officers and directors will be introduced to the membership both electronically in January 2025 and in person during TRANSACT in April 2025.

ETA Board of Directors Application

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 26.
Applications received after August 26 will not be considered.

If you do not receive an email confirmation of receipt after submission, please call Ali Furlong at 847.254.2222.

NOMINEE PROFILE

First Name(required)

Last Name(required)

Company(required)

Professional Title(required)

Work Email Address(required)

Company URL(required)

Address 1(required)

Address 2

City(required)

State / Province

Zip / Postal Code(required)

Country

Work Phone(required)

Cell Phone(required)

Assistant Name(required)

Assistant Phone Number(required)

Assistant Email Address(required)

MEMBER COMPANY BACKGROUND

The following questions will be evaluated according to the required criteria outlined above. Required criteria focus on experience and individual / organizational demographics. Candidates must meet all required criteria in order to qualify for consideration.

Are you a full-time employee at an ETA General Member company?(required)

Yes

How many full-time staff members does your company employ?(required)

How many full-time staff members do you directly or indirectly oversee?(required)

Briefly describe your company’s business (services, client base, geographic area, etc.)(required)

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Do you hold a senior-level management position within your company?(required)

Yes

How long have you held your current position?(required)

How many years of experience in the electronic payments industry?(required)

Describe your primary job responsibilities.(required)

Upload Professional Resume or Biography(required)

Select File

PDF files only, please. 10MB max file size.

INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS

The following questions will be evaluated according to the preference criteria outlined above. Preference criteria were designed to help the nominating committee better define specific characteristics of the individual applicant. In formulating answers to these questions, illustrate how you meet as many of the preferred criteria as possible.

Why do you want to become a member of the ETA Board of Directors and what do you hope to achieve through your leadership experience?(required)

Describe your experience and current involvement with ETA, including participation on ETA committees, and your company’s investment in ETA events and activities.(required)

Explain strengths that you possess that would be of particular benefit to ETA through service on the board (e.g. leadership experience, areas of specialty, industry relations activity, etc.).(required)

Describe any current or previous board experience with for- or not-for-profit organizations and your role.(required)

In your view, what are the biggest challenges facing the electronic payments industry, and how will you help ETA to address them?(required)

Service as an ETA Director is a substantial time commitment requiring year-round attention. It involves actively participating in board meetings, committee meetings, or conference calls; taking part in board activities during ETA events; and providing timely response to requests for information or actions throughout the year. Do you feel you can fully meet these commitments?(required)

Yes

If no, please provide information on why you cannot.(required)

Are you aware of any outside interests that you currently have which could result in an actual or potential conflict of interest and affect your ability to serve on the ETA Board of Directors? This includes activities that could diminish ETA’s ability to conduct objective and unbiased decision-making, affect a business transaction in which ETA is involved, or negatively impact ETA’s competitive position in the market.(required)

Yes

If yes, please provide information on these interests.(required)

AGREEMENT

I understand that the information contained within this application and all supporting documents (i.e., resume) will be used by the ETA Nominating Committee to evaluate my eligibility and qualifications. If I am recommended to the membership for election, this written application and supporting documents will be posted on the ETA website for review by the membership for voting purposes. I certify that I have no known professional interests, relationships, or holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest were I to be elected to the ETA Board of Directors. I also certify by my signature that the information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.(required)

Yes, I Agree

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