Executive Council Elections

Interested in joining the NCHO Executive Council?

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming open NCHO Executive Council Positions. The application will close on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Voting will occur until Friday, October 2, 2026. Senior Housing Officers (SHOs) will receive an email to vote on the elected positions and there is one vote allowed per institution.

Election results will be announced at the NCHO Annual Conference during the closing luncheon on Friday, October 16th, 2026. The winner of these elections will start their term at the Executive Council meeting hosted at the end of the NCHO Annual Conference on Friday, October 16th, 2026.

Elected Positions Available:

  • President-Elect
  • SEAHO Rep

Appointed Positions Available:

  • HBCU Rep
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Conference Chair – Select
  • NPGS Rep

Note: The Conference Chair-Select positions has a separate application.

Specific duties for these positions are listed in the NCHO Guiding Documents.

2026 NCHO Executive Council Application

  • This form will ask for the following information:
    • Basic Information about you
    • Answer the following questions:
      • In a few sentences, tell us about YOU! Not your work on campus, but who you are and what makes you, you.
      • Why are you interested in serving in this role?
      • Please share what skills and experiences would translate well into this position.
      • Tell us what you believe the role NCHO plays in serving the needs of those in North Carolina.
      • How will you manage your time with the addition of this role to your current responsibilities?
    • A copy of your most recent resume
    • A letter of support from your current supervisor or Senior Housing Office

Conference Chair/Conference Chair-Select Application

  • This form will ask for the following information:
    • Basic Information about you
    • Answer the following questions:
      • In a few sentences, tell us about YOU! Not your work on campus, but who you are and what makes you, you.
      • Please share why you are interested in serving in the Conference Chair and/or the Conference Chair-Select position and what skills you believe would make you successful in the role.
      • What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the annual conference? How will you work to address these areas?
      • Describe your leadership style and how you plan to lead a committee of volunteers throughout North Carolina.
      • How have you worked with large budgets either in your professional role or within NCHO? How do you plan to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability?
    • A copy of your most recent resume
    • A letter of support from your current supervisor or Senior Housing Office that outlines an understanding of the time and travel commitments inherent in this position.

Timeline:

Application Available: July 1, 2026

Application Materials Due: August 31, 2026

Voting by SHOs on Elected Positions: Due by Friday, October 2, 2026

Voting by NCHO Executive Council on Appointed Positions: Due by Friday, October 2, 2026.

Election results announced: Friday, October 16th, 2026.

If positions are not filled with at least one candidate at the deadline, candidates will be able to be nominated at the business meeting during the NCHO Annual Conference on Thursday, October 15th, 2026.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IS 5PM ON August 31, 2026

If you are interested in this position and need more information, please email Therésa McKire, President-Elect at president-elect@ncho.org