Following this year’s Annual Meeting in Portland, President Glenn R. Palmberg announced that he will retire in September next year – before completion of his third term – after having served ten years in the position.
When a vacancy occurs in the office of president, the Constitution and Bylaws requires formation of a Presidential Nominating Committee, which is charged with conducting a search and nominating one individual to stand for election at the following Annual Meeting.
The Executive Board directed formation of a search process after Palmberg advised the board of his decision in June. A nominating committee was assembled in accordance with provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws, to include twelve members of the Executive Board, ten conference chairpersons, and representatives of five administrative and affiliated boards.
The 27-member committee will conduct an organizational meeting October 19, select a chairperson and draft details of the search process, including the manner in which interested individuals can submit their names for consideration or others can recommend names of those they believe would be qualified candidates.
In preparation for that meeting, a means has been created to accommodate those who would like to share their observations with the nominating committee, including qualities they would like to see in a candidate. Messages can be mailed in a sealed envelope to the Presidential Nominating Committee, 5101 N. Francisco Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625, or may be emailed to Presidential Nominating Committee.
All messages will be collected by Chrissy Palmerlee, who is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all submissions and forwarding them to the nominating committee chairperson.
To obtain periodic updates of the committee’s progress, regularly visit the Covenant website and this online Covenant News Service report.
Following are the members of the Presidential Nomination Committee, grouped by the entities they represent:
Executive Board
Kari Bargas, Edmond, OK; Penny Barham, Reidsville, NC; Noel Becchetti, El Cajon, CA; Marc Eix, Manistee, MI; Rebekah Eklund, Durham, NC; John Gambs, Red Oak, IA; Darrell Griffin, Chicago, IL; Alynne Maclean, Sharon, MA; James Nelson, Norquay, SK, Canada; Carla Thelander, Castle Rock, CO; Brian Woodson Sr., Oakland, CA; and Marva Watts, Chicago, IL.
Regional Conference Chairpersons
Kendell Arndt (Canada), Melfort, SK; Peggy Peryam (Central), East Peoria, IL; Carolyn Larson (East Coast), Londonderry, NH; Dan Wolter (Great Lakes), Farmington Hills, MI; Dean Anderson (Midsouth), McKinney, TX; Cliff Jensen (Midwest), Aurora, NE; Miguel Guerrero (North Pacific), Shoreline, WA; Dan Lillestrand (Northwest), Burnsville, MN; Will Davidson (Pacific Southwest), San Ramon, CA; and Alan Cox (Southeast), Greensboro, NC.
Administrative and Affiliated Boards
Kathie Norman (Women Ministries), Modesto, CA; Donnie Griffin (Benevolence), Visalia, CA; Brian Madvig (Board of Ordered Ministry), Wilmette, IL; Stan Henderson (Pensions/Benefits), Grand Rapids, MI; and Mark Johnson (North Park University), Hoffman Estates, IL.
