National Governance Committee

Recommendations to the National Governance Committee

Please Respond by July 31, 2008

The National Governance Committee will meet in August and October of this year to select a slate of officers for fiscal year 2009-10 and directors for fiscal years 2009-12.  The committee’s recommendations will be presented to the National Board of Directors at the November, 2008 board meeting.  The committee consists of: 

• Mary Beth Briscoe, FHFMA, FACHE, CPA, Chairman, Governance Committee
• Robert L. Broadway, FHFMA, Chairman, HFMA
• Catherine A. Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA, Chairman-Elect, HFMA
• David P. Canfield, FHFMA
• Richard L. Clarke, DHA, FHFMA, President & CEO, HFMA
• Richard Rodriguez, FHFMA
• Joyce A. Zimowski, FHFMA, CPA 

The HFMA Board of Directors and the Governance Committee have identified the following desired competencies and characteristics for board members and officers for 2009-10.  First and foremost, the board and committee seek those individuals who have contributed positively to the healthcare field and/or HFMA and who have demonstrated leadership capabilities, including strategic/systems thinking and change management skills. 

 View Board Competencies

Consider persons who demonstrate Board Competencies. Nominees can be from provider or payer organizations. They can be involved in administrative or clinical positions.

If you wish to recommend an individual or yourself for either the National Officer or National Director positions, please click on the appropriate form below and return to HFMA:

 HFMA National Officer Recommendation Form

 HFMA National Director Recommendation Form 

Be assured that your recommendations will be kept in the strictest confidence and be given full consideration.  The Governance Committee and the Board of Directors are charged with developing the best, balanced slate possible. It is vital that the committee hear your recommendations and opinions.  Please take this opportunity to participate in HFMA’s governance process.