Serve on the

ISPA Board of Directors

If you have the experience and desire to serve as a volunteer leader for the International SPA Association and the spa industry, you are encouraged to submit an Expression of Candidacy Form to signify your interest in serving on the ISPA Board.

The time and energy board members devote to their service guiding the future of ISPA is returned to them through the development of meaningful relationships with spa industry peers and the opportunity to impact the spa industry for years to come. The Expression of Candidacy is currently closed for submissions and will reopen in fall 2026.

Board Selection Process

Each year, the Nominations Committee is tasked with evaluating the needs of the current board to fill the vacancies that occur in the set rotation of board members. The ISPA Nominations process is thorough and has evolved over the years to ensure high-level leadership qualities and attributes are achieved. Annually, any eligible member* interested in applying for the ISPA Board of Directors can put their name forward through the Expression of Candidacy Form below. Based on the evaluation of the Expression of Candidacy, individuals will be selected to go through an interview process which may include up to two interviews (conducted via video conferencing). Individuals nominated for the slate of candidates can serve up to a three-year term. The board slate of candidates is presented to the ISPA membership for voting. A detailed orientation process is conducted before the new directors take office at the ISPA Conference. Elected directors can serve two consecutive terms before observing a one-year hiatus.    

Eligibility for Board Service*

  • Must be a current, primary member of ISPA in compliance with the ISPA Bylaws (article VI, section 2).
  • Must have an ISPA membership tenure of at least two years.
  • Must have attended at least one ISPA Conference.

Responsibilities & Commitments

The primary responsibility of the board is to take a leadership role in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives that will create the greatest long-term impact for the association and its members. Directors serving on the board should be involved and engaged in the association. Regular tasks include attending required meetings, reviewing board materials thoroughly, actively participating in board discussions and following through on commitments.  

Director’s Responsibilities

  • Meeting Attendance:  In a typical year, the ISPA Board attends three in-person meetings, in addition to the annual ISPA Conference.  The board reviews and approves the dates and locations for each in-person meeting, as attendance is required.  A missed meeting is considered a resignation from the board. In addition to the ISPA Conference, 2026 in-person board meetings will take place on January 21, June 24 and November 4-5.
  • Time Commitment: In addition to travel and attendance during in-person meetings detailed above, directors can expect to spend 2-4 hours per month (on average) to review ISPA business, communications, updates and attend virtual meetings via Zoom.  This includes (but is not limited to) a virtual board update meeting and volunteer group meetings. 
  • Financial: Directors are fully responsible for the financial commitment to travel and attend in-person meetings and can anticipate spending an average of $1,500 USD out of pocket to attend each in-person meeting. Conference travel expenses are in addition to the in-person meetings.
  • ISPA Foundation: Support the ISPA Foundation and its initiatives through fundraising, donations and participation in ISPA’s Auctions.
  • Overall: Being available as/when needed while working a full-time position.

The 2025-26 Nominations Committee includes Patrick Huey, Ella Kent, Jeff Kohl, Kelleye Martin, Frank Pitsikalis, Kenneth Ryan (ISPA Chair, ex-officio nonvoting), Jane Segerberg and Jennifer Wayland-Smith.

The Expression of Candidacy is currently closed, and will reopen in fall 2026.  If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact [email protected].

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