CONNECTING TO PROTECT OUR NATION
Call for Nominations!
Already a Member of the NDIA Michigan Chapter? Are you now looking to become more involved?
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our NDIA Michigan Chapter Board of Directors to make a positive impact on our defense community. As a Director, you will have opportunities to gain beneficial experience, meet new people and influence the value our chapter brings to the Michigan Defense community.
Looking for individuals who are engaged, committed to the NDIA’s mission and what it does to support our community.
About the NDIA Michigan Chapter
NDIA is the premier association representing all facets of the defense industrial base and serving all military services. NDIA has been at the forefront of defense technology and policy since 1919.
The Michigan Chapter of NDIA was founded in 1944. We currently have a strong membership base including individual and corporate members that support the Michigan Defense Community. NDIA is involved in a myriad of different activities that support all branches of the armed forces, local, state and federal government and the corporate entities that support the warfighters and first responders.
The Michigan Chapter is a subordinate organization under the umbrella of the NDIA National corporate structure, which is a 501 (c) 3 organization.
Call for Nominations closes on April 30, 2026
Vision
Supporting the warfighter by being the premier connector in Michigan’s defense community. The NDIA Michigan Chapter is a membership-based organization with a passion for bridging the gap between those who provide and those who use the best and latest in equipment and technology to keep our nation and its defenders safe.
Mission
What
Bring together the needs of the Department of Defense with the best in industry and academia.
How
As a trusted and unbiased party, offering opportunities for connection.
Why
To ensure we have a ready and well-equipped force which assures the safety and security of our nation.
Board of Director Expectations
ALL CONSIDERED NOMINEES MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE NDIA MICHIGAN CHAPTER!
- Two-year term
- Attend Monthly Board meetings
- Voting rights on board decisions
- Professionally contribute to the board’s deliberations
- Provide unique perspectives based on professional experience and expertise in a non-parochial way to represent the best interests of NDIA
- Interaction with local defense leaders
- Opportunity to attend all NDIA Michigan Chapter events
An opportunity to contribute by shaping and building the NDIA Michigan Chapter; help make a difference in our defense community.
- Possibility to influence local defense efforts
- Bring together the needs of the DOD with Michigan’s best industries and academics
- Lead or participate on committee(s), with a willingness to commit at least 5 hours a week to support effort(s).
- Commitment to the NDIA and NDIA Michigan Chapter’s Missions
Nomination Process
If you or someone you know is interested in being nominated, please complete the form on the Nomination Link by April 30, 2026.
BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE A NOMINEE BIO OR RESUME
The Election Committee will review all nominated candidate submissions within 30 days of the Call closing. Then Election Committee will present all the candidates and its recommendations to the current NDIA Michigan Chapter Board of Directors. The Board will vote on the final candidates to be listed on the ballot.
The voting ballot is distributed with the Chapter members a month prior to the Annual Dinner Meeting on July 17, 2026.
Call for Nominations closes on April 30, 2026
