Governance Structure of the EIFS Industry Members Association
The governance structure of the EIFS Industry Members Association is such that the priorities of the board and the efforts of the working groups are more interconnected than ever before. Implemented in 2022 as part of the adoption of a new strategic plan for the organization, the governance structure consists of four working groups (formerly known as committees). Each working group includes participants from several EIMA member companies, and representatives from EIMA manufacturers are an integral part of every group. Additionally, groups are co-chaired by an EIMA Board member, giving the working group Board oversight as well as a direct line of communication to the Board of Directors.
Promotion Working Group
The function of the Promotion Working Group is Strategic Initiative 1: Promote the EIFS Industry. Members participating in this group work on industry programs and events, market and industry research, internal communications and marketing communications.
Advocacy Working Groups
There are two Advocacy Working Groups, the combined function of both is Strategic Initiative 2: Engage and partner with value chain’s relevant organizations to collaborate, share knowledge and build a unified voice to advocate and deliver a more favorable business environment in all markets.
Education and Workforce Development Working Group
The function of the Education and Workforce Development Working Group is Strategic Initiative 3: Deliver resources that assist all companies to attract and maintain “best in class” workforce. Members participating in this group address the issue of training and education of EIFS applicators.
Participation is open to all EIMA members in good standing. Companies may have more than one representative participate but will need to designate a voting member.
The function of the Promotion Working Group is Strategic Initiative 1: Promote the EIFS Industry. Members participating in this group work on industry programs and events, market and industry research, internal communications and marketing communications.
- Board Co-Chair - Chip Blome, L&W Supply Corp.
- Board Co-Chair - Katie Cvelbar, Sika Facades
- Board Co-Chair - Meagan Siwiec, Saint-Gobain ADFORS
Advocacy Working Groups
There are two Advocacy Working Groups, the combined function of both is Strategic Initiative 2: Engage and partner with value chain’s relevant organizations to collaborate, share knowledge and build a unified voice to advocate and deliver a more favorable business environment in all markets.
- Advocacy – Federal, State, Local – Members participating in this group include advocacy pros that are politically active/connected and work on promoting EIFS in the regulatory environment.
- Board Co-Chair - Rafaël Bao, ADEX Systems, Inc.
- Board Co-Chair - Jay Winters, Dow
- Advocacy – Technical & Research – Members participating in this group are technical experts and have a strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
- Board Co-Chair - Vanessa Henley (Feldkamp), Dryvit /Tremco CPG, Inc.
- Board Co-Chair - Terry Viness, Sto Corp.
Education and Workforce Development Working Group
The function of the Education and Workforce Development Working Group is Strategic Initiative 3: Deliver resources that assist all companies to attract and maintain “best in class” workforce. Members participating in this group address the issue of training and education of EIFS applicators.
- Board Co-Chair - Nathan Katz, Saint-Gobain ADFORS
- Board Co-Chair - Mike Chaney, James River Exteriors
Participation is open to all EIMA members in good standing. Companies may have more than one representative participate but will need to designate a voting member.
