ICRM 2026-2027 Board of Directors Nominations Now Open!

Active CRMs in good standing are invited to apply for candidacy to a Board of Regents position. CRAs are not eligible to serve on the Board of Regents. For more information on terms and time commitment, please click here.

President-Elect/Treasurer (2027-2029)

• The President-Elect/Treasurer is a member of the Executive Committee (EC). Serves as custodian of funds, securities, and other financial assets. They are responsible for presenting and updating the Strategic Plan to the Board and ensuring and tracking the tasks' completion based on dates assigned to Regents. Acts for the President in their absence, and assumes the office of President, if the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office. The President-Elect/Treasurer will serve a three-year term: one year as President-Elect/Treasurer, one year as President, and one year as Chair of the Board. 
• The Executive Committee (EC) oversees RIM Partnerships, Academic Partnerships, and Specialty Designations. Each EC Member will oversee one partnership throughout all three years of their service. EC Members may choose to select Partnership Representatives to assist in partner management.

Regent, Exam Development (2027-2028) 

• Reports to the President. The Regent, Exam Development (RED) is responsible for the development and content of all examinations. The RED leads the Exam Development Committee (EDC) to review, update, and revise the exam databank and outlines. The RED organizes the annual EDC meeting, administrates the exam question bank, and confirms exam updates. The RED prepares exams for delivery in coordination with the Regent for Exam Administration and Member Relations.  The RED and EDC provide practice questions for the Regent for Application and Exam Preparation. It is required that the Regent for Exam Development be filled by a candidate with recent Exam Development Committee experience unless no candidate with that experience is available.  
   

Regent, Application and Exam Preparation (2027-2028)

• Reports to the President. The Regent, Application and Exam Preparation (RAEP) is responsible for processing eligible applicants as candidates to take the exam.  The RAEP oversees the Mentoring Committee, and the Exam Preparation process, including in coordination with the ICRM Admin setting schedule, content, and availability of exam preparation sessions (virtual, in-person, and sales to organizations offering these sessions). 

Regent, Marketing and Communications (2027-2028)

• Reports to the President.  Regent, Marketing and Communications (RMC), has oversight of the Marketing Committee, Webmaster, and subcommittees that may be formed to support marketing and communications. The Regent is responsible for guiding initiatives and activities through completion, reporting progress and issues to the Board, overseeing committee budgets (including, when necessary, obtaining board approval), and providing support as needed; Working closely with  Partnerships (managed by EC) to assist with communications, advertisements, and outreach projects; Serving as the primary assistant to the ICRM Administrator and President during in-person conferences, vendor exhibits, and ICRM Board Meetings. Ensures there is a Webmaster in place and additional Marketing Committee leads as needed.
   

To Self-nominate:

1. Log in to your ICRM account and complete the online Member Application for Election to the Board of Regents here: https://www.icrm.org/board-application (log-in required).
2. Questions may be directed to Tim O'Toole, CRM, IGP Chair of the ICRM Board of Regents at admin@icrm.org. 
3. The ICRM Elections Committee will confirm eligibility for all nominees.

ICRM 2026 Nominations and Election Timeline

June 19 – Announcement of open Board of Regent positions emailed to members and posted to the ICRM website.

July 17 – Nomination period closes and all applicant materials must be received by the ICRM Chair by this date. A confirmation email will be sent to applicants; however, it is the member’s responsibility to confirm that their materials have been received.

July 22 – Nominees will be notified of candidacy. Photos and answers will be posted to the ICRM website for member review through the close of the voting period. 

July 27 – Election ballots are distributed electronically to the membership. 

August 14 – Election closes.

Election results will be announced by August 20, 2026

ICRM Announces Affiliate Partnership with NAGARA

The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) is pleased to announce a new Affiliate Partnership with the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA), a leading organization dedicated to supporting government archives and records professionals across the United States.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the professional development of records and information management professionals, expanding access to continuing education opportunities, and promoting collaboration across the archives and records and information management (RIM) community.

"We are excited to partner with NAGARA and support our shared goals of professional development and engagement within the RIM Community," said Wendy McLain, ICRM President. "Together, we can foster stronger connections across the archives and records management profession while encouraging continued learning and certification."

NAGARA's extensive network of archives and records professionals in the local, state, and U.S. federal sector complements ICRM's global community of certified Records and Information Management professionals. Through this affiliation, both organizations look forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and member engagement.

Member Benefits
Through this partnership, ICRM members are eligible for a 50% discount on first-year individual NAGARA Membership Dues. NAGARA members are eligible for a 50% discount on the CRA-CRM Testing Application. Interested members should contact their respective membership organization for discount codes.

The partnership will offer expanded cross-promotion of events and programs, making it easier for members to find continuing education opportunities to support their growth as RIM professionals.

ICRM welcomes NAGARA as an affiliate partner and looks forward to working together to support the future of the archives and records and information management profession.

For more information or instructions on how to obtain a discount code, please reach out to the ICRM Office at admin@icrm.org.

Calling all RIM Professionals,

Registration is now open for the RIM Careers Virtual Mixer: Thursday, July 16, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (CDT) / 3:00 - 4:00 pm (EDT)

The subject of our July Virtual Mixer will be RIM Careers for those just getting started in RIM and for those looking for a career "refresh" in RIM. Our speaker will be Beth Hynes, CRM, IGP, who has provided career advice for our CRA/CRM members, and currently serves as an Enterprise Records Management Consultant.

Members who attend may submit the event for one CMP.

Register Now

Thank you,
Virtual Mixer Team
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Calling all RIM Professionals,

Please join ICRM members, candidates, and others for the first Virtual Mixer of 2026.  We will be meeting Thursday, April 2nd from 3 - 4 pm EDT / 2 – 3 pm CDT, to talk about RIM Month ideas. We will have break out session(s) to discuss successful RIM Month activities you have utilized, some creative ways you have promoted RIM Month, and some general brainstorming about RIM Month promotion and activities.

Members who attend may submit the event for one CMP.

Registration is now open!

Thank you,
Virtual Mixer Team
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CRAs, Candidates, and Applicants,

Let's make 2026 the year you obtain your ICRM Certification! Exam Prep is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Exam Prep Resources
Visit our website for our Exam Prep Resources and get started on your way!

2. Exam Prep Workshops
Our ICRM Winter Exam Prep Workshop Series Registration is now open! Programming kicks off on Tuesday, February 17 at 1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT with our free Introductory Presentation on ICRM Certification.
Find more information and register here!

3. ICRM Office Hours
We will be continuing our ICRM Office Hours this year to give you an opportunity to ask questions about the exam process. Our next Office Hours is March 10 at 1:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm CT. 
Visit our website to register and for full schedule.

Invest in yourself and make 2026 your best year yet!

Thank you,
ICRM Office
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CRMs,

Are you ready to give back to the profession and gain some CMPs while you are at it? If you said yes, then it’s time to learn about the ICRM Mentoring program.

Join us for a 1-hour informational session to learn all about the ICRM Mentoring Program so you can determine if it’s the right opportunity for you. We will hear from some of our most experienced mentors about their own insights on what it means to be a mentor as well as the nuts and bolts of how it all works.

Come with an open mind and questions to ask. We can’t wait for you to learn about the mentoring program and imagine yourself as our newest mentor for the next generation of RIM leaders.

Attendees may submit the event for one CMP.

ICRM Mentoring Informational Session: Bringing Mentorship to Life
Tuesday March 24
1:00 pm ET – 2:00 pm ET
Register Now!

Thank you,
ICRM Mentoring Committee
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To all our CRMs and CRAs, 
 
The ICRM is once again conducting a Salary Survey, and we would like to hear from you!  In addition to salary data, this survey allows us to report on industry, region, education, position/role, and more.  This is an important survey for the RIM/IG profession, and we hope the results support improved salaries and resources at your place of employment.
 
This brief survey should take no more than five minutes to complete.  Please complete the survey by Monday, March 2nd. Active Members may find the survey link in their email, or may reach out to the office at admin@icrm.org.
 
We plan to conduct the salary survey on a bi-annual basis to provide members with consistent CRM/CRA salary trends and analysis.  Results will be published in the upcoming ICRM Salary Survey Report.  
 
Thank you in advance for your invaluable help with this survey and we look forward to hearing from you! 

Best,
ICRM Marketing Committee
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ICRM Members, Candidates, and Friends,

Did you miss the ICRM's Annual Business Meeting this past December? No Problem!  A recording of the meeting is now publicly available for viewing.

Find out what the ICRM was up to in 2025!  Click here to view the meeting recording.

You may also view a full recap of the Q&A from our meeting here.

Thank you,
ICRM 
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