MoHIMA Succession Plan — Make a Nomination Today
The Missouri Health Information Management Association (MOHIMA) implemented a Succession Plan in 2025 to ensure the continuance of strong leadership in MoHIMA. This plan helps MoHIMA identify potential members with the skills needed to become the future leaders of our association. By introducing Succession Plan Members to the MoHIMA Board processes, serving on a committee, and reviewing the bylaws, strategic plan, and policies and procedures, we hope to nurture potential leaders into strong future leaders to ensure a smooth transition of MoHIMA leadership.
We are calling for nominations/volunteers to be the next Succession Plan Leaders.
Attributes of Succession Plan Members are:
Good communicators
Strategic and critical thinkers
Team players
Ethical
Proactive and responsive
Presents a professional image
Ability to attend several sessions for leadership throughout the year
Benefits of becoming a Succession Plan Member are:
Gaining a state and/or national perspective on issues facing the profession
Sharing your view and experience with peers
Enhancing your leadership skills and abilities
Strengthening your professional network
Becoming more valuable to your current employer and more marketable to potential employers
Establishing new personal friendships that last a lifetime
Qualifications:
Must be a current AHIMA and MoHIMA Professional member
Cannot currently serve as a Board member of a MoHIMA regional association (regional association presidents are invited to Board meetings)
Preference given to those who have not previously served on the MoHIMA Board, so new members can explore and contribute
Responsibilities:
Attend monthly virtual MoHIMA Board meetings in a non-voting observer capacity (with the opportunity to participate in discussions)
Contribute to Board initiatives and projects as assigned
Demonstrate a genuine interest in learning more about MoHIMA governance, leadership structure, and Board operations
If you or someone you know has the attributes we are looking for, please click below to nominate them/yourself as a Succession Plan Member. The term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (1st Year Succession Plan Member) and July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028 (2nd Year Succession Plan Member).
The submission deadline is April 17, 2026.
