Resident/Fellow Trustee Sought for MMA Board

May 22, 2025

The MMA Nominating & Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates for a vacancy on the MMA Board of Trustees for a Minnesota resident/fellow.  

The two-year term, with a maximum of two terms, begins effective October 1, 2025.  

The resident/fellow trustee serves as a voting member of the MMA Board of Trustees, which is the MMA's governing body.  

A copy of the trustee position description can be found here. Interested candidates are asked to complete the candidate's interest form by June 6, 2025.  

Please contact Janet Silversmith, CEO, with any questions. 

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