Board of Directors

SILA Board of Directors

We are excited to announce open positions on the SILA Board of Directors beginning January 1, 2026. The SILA Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in guiding strategic decisions, ensuring financial stability, and fulfilling our mission. We are looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm for the organization and want to help shape the future of SILA. We encourage anyone who is interested and meets the requirements to apply for one of the open positions.

Board positions up for election include:

Officers

  • President Elect
  • Secretary
  • Governance Chair *

Directors

  • Communications
  • Education
  • Securities
  • Vendor Relations
  • State Insurance Regulatory Advisor
  • State Securities Regulatory Advisor

* This is a position appointed by the SILA President, not elected.  The Governance Chair's responsibilities include bylaw compliance and maintenance to include oversight of member eligibility issues. An understanding of the Robert's Rules of Order is helpful for this position.

...

  • Board members need to have been active or honorary SILA members for at least 3 years; this requirement can be waived for the State Insurance Regulatory Advisor position
  • Board members typically serve a 2-year term beginning the next calendar year and can re-apply for 2 additional terms
  • Participation in quarterly board meetings (2 in-person meetings and 2 teleconferences)
  • Participation in monthly meetings (Officers only)
  • Additional time for accomplishing goals related to the board position
  • Financial support from your employer; SILA does not reimburse for travel expenses
  • To learn more, visit the Board Position page to see the job descriptions 
...

  • Complete the Officer and Board of Directors Application by Friday, August 29 at 5:00 Eastern time
  • The current SILA Board of Directors will review the applications and vote on the open positions
  • All applicants will be notified by Friday, October 3 of the voting outcome
  • The 2026 SILA Board of Directors will be announced on Wednesday, October 29 at the SILA National Education Conference

Apply Here
...

Board Position Job Descriptions

...