Dear Members:
NIBA held its annual elections in November. Ralph Preston (Heritage West Financial, Inc.), was elected to a second three-year term on the Board of Directors (BoD). The BoD appointed Jerry Nolan (County Cork, LLC) to a one-year term, and the following Association officers were elected for the coming year:
- Steve Petillo (Coquest, Inc.) - President
- Mike Burke (HighGround Trading, LLC) - Vice-President
- Shane Stiles (Gate 39 Media) - Vice-President, Media and Communications
- Buck Haworth (Born Capital Financial Services, LLC) - Treasurer
- Ryan Griffeth (PostRock Brokerage, LLC) - Secretary
- John Jensen (Heritage West Financial, Inc.) - Past President
All members of the Board can be contacted by email at the addresses listed on the NIBA website.
NFA Elections are in progress now. This year there are contests for both the CTA/CPO and IIB positions. You will find the position papers of each candidate, in his own words, in today’s newsletter.
For the first time in NIBA history, the Board of Directors has decided to make recommendations for candidates in the NFA election. The people who represent us on the NFA Board make decisions which affect our businesses, our customers and our income. They speak up for us at the NFA. Within a few days, you will receive an email with the NIBA recommendations for the CTA/CPO and IIB positions.
Mark your calendars for our annual southern California meeting - February 19, 2015. Registration forms and program details will be posted on the NIBA website shortly.
We have also confirmed April 30, 2015 for our member meeting in New York, and September 24, 2015 is the day of our annual meeting in Chicago.
Attendance at all three of these meetings is free for members of the NIBA. Membership and renewal information is being mailed the last week of December. You can also join online by going to theniba.com. Membership fees are due by January 15, 2015.
Best regards for a happy, safe Holiday and a healthy, prosperous New Year.